Posted by | May 5 The Mets are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Nolan McLean to Triple-A Syracuse. Daniel Wexler (@WexlerRules on Twitter) was the first to report the news McLean is ranked the fifth-best prospect in the Mets’ farm system by Baseball America and MLB Pipeline 99 prospect in the sport by Baseball America and No Originally drafted as a two-way player out of Oklahoma State University McLean began to focus exclusively on pitching during the 2024 season The 23-year-old has diced up his opponents in 2025 posting a 1.37 ERA with 30 strikeouts against 12 walks in 26 1/3 innings for Double-A Binghamton He has yet to allow a home run this season McLean’s fastball sits in the mid-to-high 90s but his standout pitch is his sweeping slider which some tout as one of the best in the sport MLB Pipeline wrote earlier this year that the pitch boasts a spin rate over 3,000 rpm with over 20 inches of horizontal movement and velocity in the mid-80s McLean will join fellow top pitching prospect Brandon Sproat in the Syracuse rotation Copyright © 2005 - 2023 Metsmerized Online | Designed & Developed by WP CLINICS will continue developing the Wildcats’ frontcourt Kentucky Wildcats assistant coach Mikhail McLean is sticking around, signing a new deal through the 2026-27 season. The 33-year-old will earn $400,000 in 2025-26 and $425,000 the following year, up from his initial $150,000 contract, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. McLean joined Mark Pope’s staff last spring after stints at Lamar and Houston McLean also serves as associate head coach for the Bahamian National Team McLean primarily worked with the frontcourt playing a key role in the development of Amari Williams assistant Mark Fox is expected to remain with the program though a new contract has yet to be finalized and Jason Hart are under contract through 2025-26 Safe to say Pope has a promising staff on his hands Jamaica — South-central Jamaica freelancer Michael ‘Macky’ McLean has died who had freelanced with at least six media entities St Elizabeth on Saturday after a prolonged illness Veteran and senior journalists have described McLean as an energetic newsman who also had a sharp eye for photographs including politics and sports and also worked with the St Elizabeth Parish Council now Municipal Corporation as a public relations officer senior journalist and former editor-at-large at the Jamaica Observer described McLean as an “energetic newsman” He contributed stories while I was in charge of the south central bureau at the Observer He was always at the municipality and a lot of his work was centred on local governance,” Myers said He recalled McLean’s photography skills and love for sports “He covered football and I think in the earlier days he used to be a referee as well He had a sharp eye for photographs,” said Myers recounted his last interaction with McLean recently “He was somebody who was committed to his work I remember when he used to go out to gather stories even a few weeks ago when he called me and I visited his home and I remember we were talking about when we were active in the field,” said Dyer “I remember him particularly from the days of The Gleaner company He was a correspondent for The Gleaner and he covered parish council meetings and so on McLean would be the first to get a couple stories out He was dedicated to his work as a news correspondent,” added Dyer He described McLean as a passionate freelance journalist who went above and beyond in covering stories “He would always be willing to go even in far communities and districts to gather information for stories if you don’t go into the communities you don’t get news because not all the time there is politics or other things to write about,” he said a former president of the Press Association of Jamaica and current managing editor of the community newspaper The News said McLean worked closely alongside him for about two decades “The section he used to write for is St Bess… I regard him as an outstanding freelance journalist based on the scope of his work and the understanding of the requirements of the profession It is media workers like Macky who help to keep the nation informed and help to ensure that Jamaicans are better able to make decisions in their interest,” said Brodie “I encourage young people to look at Macky and to engage themselves and to think about journalism as a profession if not full time then like Macky as part-time journalists,” he added Senior journalist Garfield Angus described McLean as a versatile newsman “He worked as a news correspondent with the Gleaner Macky not only demonstrated his skills to locate the news of the moment but he also displayed great skills in news photography,” he said “We spent a lot of time in the field gathering news which I regard as the very high point in my career as a journalist under strong effective management and supportive colleagues he featured things and people on the south coast until the downturn in the economy of central Jamaica dealt it a fatal blow,” added Angus Posted by | May 3 Paul Blackburn gave up two runs on four hits and struck out six over three innings in his second appearance for Single-A Brooklyn The hitting star of the night was Jett Williams who went 3-for-7 with two doubles as Binghamton split a doubleheader The Florida Complex League Mets begin their Rookie League season Saturday at 10 a.m ET with a game against the FCL Cardinals in St Scranton Wilkes/Barre RailRiders (15-15) 3 Box Score De La Cruz was sensational with nine strikeouts in his first start for Syracuse gave up just one hit and threw 53 of his 70 pitches for strikes The 23-year-old from the Dominican Republic was promoted after pitching to a 1.98 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over 13 2/3 innings at Binghamton Box Score Game 1 Williams doubled off the wall in left to bring in a run the 21-year-old is now 7-for-10 swiping bases on the season after going 59-for-74 a year ago This was the third time in five starts that McLean didn’t allow a run The 2023 third-round draft pick has struck out 30 and walked 12 in 26 1/3 innings Box Score Game 2 Williams had two of the Rumble Ponies’ three hits He is hitting .303 and has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games Pintaro has struck out 28 in 20 innings and has not allowed more than two earned runs in any of his five starts though his longest start was 5 2/3 innings Box Score Brooklyn scored all three of its runs in the second inning, with Ewing driving in two with a single who hit three home runs in Wednesday’s game extended his hitting streak to seven games Blackburn was sharp for two innings but ran into trouble in the third when he gave up a couple of runs Box Score After striking out 20 and walking three in his first four appearances (16 2/3 innings) Watson struck out two and walked four in two innings on Friday The McLean Community Center’s annual McLean Day festival is returning later this month with food trucks a petting zoo and more to celebrate the event’s 110th birthday at Lewinsville Park (1659 Chain Bridge Road) The annual celebration typically draws a crowd of over 10,000 patrons the McLean Community Center (MCC) said in the event listing The event is set to feature a variety of activities The event is free to attend, but advance “unlimited ride wristbands” are available for $21.25 if purchased in advance of the event or $25 if purchased at McLean Day McLean Day includes in-person voting for adult and youth candidates to the McLean Community Center governing board This year, six adults and nine teens are seeking to join the board one for a teen to represent the Langley High School boundary area and one for a teen to represent McLean High School With no parking allowed at Lewinsville Park free shuttles from parking lots secured for the event by the McLean Community Center will be provided from 10:25 a.m According to MCC, McLean Day began in 1915 as a fundraiser for Franklin Sherman School, which was Fairfax County’s first consolidated and integrated public school Initial iterations of the event included activities like “a baby contest and jousting on horseback.” More from MCC on McLean Day’s history: McLean Day was created in 1915 as a fundraiser for Franklin Sherman School by the McLean School and Civic League and the McLean Volunteer Fire Department and for years it was held on the Saturday preceding the Democratic Primary in August the festival took on a variety of forms and acquired several sponsoring organizations MCC cosponsored McLean Day with SHARE of McLean and eventually became its sole producer Sign In (I get a kiss from the lovely Leigh Ann after Sovereignty wins the 151st Kentucky Derby…please click on the link below) Derby 151 Gene Wins There are very few things in this world that I enjoy more than the Kentucky Derby It’s more than just 2 minutes in time It’s more than just the clothes and the hats; the ample food and the sampling of drinks all the prep races and how the horses are progressing It is the hours dedicated to the handicapping and the work doing all of the analysis and homework to try and pick a horse who you think can win It is the weeks of celebration that penetrates more than just Louisville in this Commonwealth and touches more than just the sleeve of the garment It is the pride the swells in the hearts of us Kentuckians we are known around this entire world as the best in the business of breeding It is the overwhelming feeling of camaraderie that overcomes the head and floods the heart and makes all of us reach out to friend and foe to sing one more song “Weep no more my lady,” while all the time fighting back a tear that wells in our eyes and It is what makes us smile when we are in a foreign land and someone asks where we are from It is what makes us angry when fools like the Courier-Journal’s Joe Gerth and other minions like him try to destroy our heritage and our sport in the name of stupidity It is what makes us defend the sanctity of our event; our race; our Derby with all our fiber against those that have cheated before and may think they can ever try to cheat us again and remain standing until every last one of those 20 cross the finish line It is the bind that ties us all Kentuckians into a human ball of love — for the moments leading up; for the friendships that it bonds; for the hugs that it forges; for the memories that it carves and saves Kentucky Derby 151 was one of the best ever for Gene McLean Partly because of the fact that we picked the winner; we touted the winner; we never wavered from the winner; and we bet and WON on the winner It was standing side by side with friends and family throughout the week leading up and through the big race It was watching with anxious times and butterflies It was watching and waiting for the right time for horse and human to move into contention Until it all erupted into that moment in time when you and the people at the table next door were now holding onto each other and cheering with everything you’ve got for more; for more; for more just imagine if I ever were to be so lucky to have my own horse in a race like this Go ahead Churchill Downs and build that next phase of construction The Kentucky Derby — no matter who tries to bring it and us down — will always stand tall like those Spires that reach to the heavens I just got to think that among those 100,000 people that came on Friday for the Kentucky Oaks and the 150,000 or so people that came on Saturday for the Kentucky Derby there are more of them that love these days like me Go ahead Churchill Downs and celebrate what you have already built The greatest day in the life of Kentucky and most Kentuckians one of the greatest days of the year for me — each and every year It is why we come to May with love in our hearts each and every year You must be logged in to post a comment Texas - Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced today that Hays County District Judge Sherri K Tibbe sentenced 33-year-old Kevin McLean to a total of 60 years in prison on April 29 McLean entered a plea of “guilty” to six counts of possession of child pornography and was sentenced to 10 years on each count Judge Tibbe ordered that the sentences run consecutively McLean was a teacher at a middle school in Hays County when he was arrested in 2022 The child pornography was found through a search of McLean’s phone during an investigation into alleged inappropriate behavior toward students His wife had called the police to report finding inappropriate communications with several female middle school students on his phone Law enforcement seized McLean’s phone and interviewed the students he had communicated with it was determined that McLean had been grooming the female students by sending them nude photos of himself and trying to convince them to send him pictures The investigation further revealed that McLean had sold or provided some students with alcohol and illegal narcotics including THC vape pens and prescription drugs No child pornography involving students from the middle school was located and there were no reports of sexual contact with a student The case was investigated by the Hays County Sheriff’s Department and the Austin Police Department Assistant District Attorney Courtney Hansen prosecuted the case “We hope this verdict provides healing and closure to the families whose lives were impacted by this defendant’s abuse of trust as an educator in our community.” "Students and their families should be able to trust that school is safe We will hold anyone who violates that trust accountable.” For Employees ROSEVILLE ‒ Three Roseville residents have pleaded guilty ‒ and one has already been sentenced ‒ after coordinating a couple burglaries in Blue Rock and Roseville She was sentenced to at least eight years in prison and order to pay $4,420 in restitution Her most egregious conviction was second-degree burglary but her sentencing also included counts for attempted grand theft She will have up to three years of post-release control and was given credit for 61 days served He's facing up to eight years on the burglary charge but some lesser counts could run consecutively is facing up to eight years on the burglary count Starcher and Greiner will have their sentencings at later dates All three were detained in the county jail on $500,000 bonds The Blue Rock break in goes back to February when the three decided to coordinate a night-time score noted an announcement from the Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office then Greiner and McLean came back and helped take multiple stolen items but a motion-activated security system alerted them of the activity who arrived at the scene and found a slow-moving vehicle with no license plates in front of the house The homeowner then arrived and reviewed security footage with deputies Starcher was seen entering the home and Greiner and McLean transporting items Deputies searched the vehicle and found several tools deputies received a second report for another break in at a Roseville property from the same day saying she dropped off McLean and Starcher and circled back a half hour later McLean later explained Starcher had cut open a gate and broke locks on a shipping container and shed before carrying boxes out More: Family attorneys issue response to Christian Black's cause of death Shawn Digity is a reporter for the Zanesville Times Recorder. He can be emailed at sdigity@gannett.com or found on X at @ShawnDigityZTR Mets are promoting pitching prospect Nolan McLean to Triple-A Syracuse. The 23-year-old had 1.37 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 26 1/3 innings this year for Double-A Binghamton. @WexlerRules on it first McLean, 23, is currently ranked No. 5 in the Mets’ farm system by MLB Pipeline and No. 99 in the sport by Baseball America Initially drafted as a two-way player out of Oklahoma State in 2023 McLean shifted his full focus to pitching last June after batting .159/.232/.333 with a 52.1% strikeout rate in 69 plate appearances with Binghamton The former third-round selection finished 2024 with a 3.78 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 109.2 innings between High-A and Double-A which includes a high-90s fastball and a mid-80s sweeping slider with a spin rate over 3,000 rpm and more than 20 inches of horizontal movement Nolan McLean keeps on dealing 😤6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 4 K to lower his ERA to 1.37 on the year 🔥 pic.twitter.com/r7JssPxSiQ McLean now joins a rotation that includes Mets No Tidwell made his MLB debut in the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader but was optioned back to Triple-A after the spot start MLB Pipeline projects McLean’s big league ETA as 2025. However, with considerable rotation depth ahead of him, the Mets will likely give him ample time to develop in Syracuse. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER PETOSKEY — A little more than a year after McLean & Eakin first started offering used books at their downtown Petoskey store a second storefront will become home to "The Archives." The space will be entirely devoted to used books According to general manager Zach Matelski the used bookstore will serve as a way to give books a second life They will be sold at around half their original retail price formerly home of Sunglasses Shoppe and Unique Optics The eyewear store moved down the street to the Katydid's vacated location at 305 E "Not every person in our community is wealthy," Matelski said "There are a lot of people who want books but can't necessarily afford them and this gives everybody an opportunity to get gently-used books from us." Nearly everything in the 1,000-square-foot store has been used which were donated by Schuler Books with the help of Tim Smith The first shelves will welcome shoppers to take a look at the fiction section Further into the store will feature the young adult novels the store will offer remainders — which are leftovers from factory prints — at the lower price point A few signed first editions will likely be available as well although they are expected to be sold at the retail price Some hard-to-find or more expensive books may be also available though there are no plans to offer special collections or rare books on a larger scale Matelski said used board games and puzzles may also be stocked Subscribe: Get unlimited access to our local coverage who can bring in their gently-used books and exchange them for store credit People who sell their books to the store can get 20% of the resale price in store credit Matelski said he's wanted to bring a used bookstore back to Petoskey ever since the Book Stop closed According to previous reporting from the News-Review "It's a huge miss for our town not to have a used bookstore," he said Matelski said he is expecting the store to be open before Memorial Day Matelski said getting the store ready is both exciting and stressful but the community response has been positive — Contact reporter Karly Graham at kgraham@petoskeynews.com The cost of child care in McLean County is now the fourth highest in the state, according to data compiled by the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Economic Development Council President and CEO Patrick Hoban said that's behind only suburban Chicago "70% of the cost of child care is in the wages you combine that with the requirements for education and licensing that they have to keep up and it has pushed the price above $2,000 a month in some instances," said Hoban Hoban said a minimum wage increase plus competition for workers by other business sectors is also pushing day care prices higher The survey also showed there is still a shortage of slots for children he said the waiting list for infants is 90 people long so people should make a reservation as soon as they know they're pregnant or adopting "People make the mistake of waiting until 2-3 months before they're supposed to have the child before saying I'd like to sign up for child care.' And they realize they probably have to drive 20 miles away," said Hoban Hoban said part of the shortage of infant care is state-mandated child-to-worker ratios As prospective businesses decide where to locate Hoban said they are now asking the Economic Development Council about the availability of child care right along with how many workers there are and how stable electricity is “We're all fighting over the same workforce and you have to pay more to make up for that,” said Hoban “So it is a combination of the cost of living here If the availability of affordable child care is a barrier to attracting new businesses to McLean County Hoban said the community should do something about it “We realize that without proper child care then you're not tapping some potential workers,” he said He said there are best practice examples out there including one called the tri-state model which uses subsidies and the parent split the tuition three ways That has been successful from what I have seen That gets people to go back to the workforce," said Hoban Hoban said many people must pay for child care that costs more than the price of rent or a mortgage He said people of childbearing years often make less than the median income and have trouble affording that cost That may keep some people out of the workforce “When we start looking at the solution side we will definitely see if that's something we want to participate in,” Hoban said He said the next step is to figure out how many people have opted out of the workplace because of child care costs though finding the price point where families make that decision is difficult Become a WGLT sponsor Get Pollstar News and more delivered right to your inbox with Pollstar Daily Pulse By signing up, you agree to Pollstar’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Day After Day Productions has signed Grammy award honoree Songwriter Hall of Fame member and BBC Lifetime Achievement award recipient Don McLean for exclusive worldwide touring representation “It’s an incredible honor to represent Don a true American icon whose music has shaped generations,” said Michelle Scarbrough McLean’s responsible agent at Day After Day “His timeless artistry and enduring influence continue to captivate audiences around the world and we’re thrilled to be part of the next chapter in his legendary career.”  Day After Day is currently booking Don McLean performances for 2025 and into 2026 Responsible for the timeless anthem “American Pie” and numerous other hits McLean remains an influential voice in music after five decades 1 for four weeks in 1972 and is included in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry The Recording Industry of America (RIAA) named it one of the Top 5 songs of the 20th Century and it regularly finds its way into films His profound impact on music is further underscored by the countless artists ranging from Madonna and Garth Brooks to Drake Here’s my plays for the Pick 6 and the Pick 5s leading into and through the 151st Kentucky Derby: You must be logged in to post a comment 12th: 18-8-3/9/14-10-7/17-19-21/2-1-16-19…G1 Kentucky Derby…This may be one of the deepest and best runs for these rose petals which could have been even better if G1 Florida Derby winner Tappan Street had stayed healthy and made the gate This 3YO son of the great sire Into Mischief has won twice and finished runner-up twice in 4 career starts Has a win over this track in the G3 Street Sense last October Won that one by 5 in a last-to-first move that inspires but the return of Junior Alvarado to the saddle here could be all that is needed to crown this year’s winner Journalism (8) is the huge favorite after winning 4 in a row — including the G1 Santa Anita Derby This one has raced against only 4 other competitors in 4 of those races Final Gambit (3) is coming off a huge win in the G3 Jeff Ruby Steaks Went from last to first in that AW victory in a flash Big gray by Not This Time is a legit contender Burnham Square (9) is not the biggest horse in the world but he is strong and stout and has the heart of a champ Only 9 of the previous 120 geldings to run in the KY Derby have won The last gelding to win was Mine That Bird Tiztastic (14) is a better grass horse than dirt But the son of Tiz the Law (who tried to win the Derby as a NY-bred) did win the G2 Louisiana Derby Grande (10) ran 2nd in the G2 Wood Memorial but never had a chance to ever pass the winner that day Grande is the better prospect to get 11/4-miles Luxor Cafe (7) was spectacular in is last race win in Japan Circled the field and stormed away with a thunder Sandman (17) won big in the G1 Arkansas Derby and the well-bred son of Tapit looks amazing This one has never run well over this track Was drilled by our top pick in the Street Sense Should set up perfectly for those that prefer to close I bet Final Gambit and Luxor Cafe across the board I will also key the 18 over/under the “all button,” and then I key the 18 over/under the 8-3-9-14-10-7-17-19-21 You must be logged in to post a comment The Owensboro Times News By John Kirkpatrick Andy Beshear is seeking FEMA approval for Individual Assistance for families in 16 additional Kentucky counties — including McLean — after President Donald Trump last week approved a Major Disaster Declaration covering 13 counties impacted by April’s historic flooding The Governor’s latest request comes as state officials continue to assess damage across a wide swath of the commonwealth The move could provide critical relief to McLean County residents still recovering from the widespread flood event that began in early April McLean was also included in the 64 counties already submitted for Public Assistance which helps local governments with debris removal and infrastructure repair​​ It’s just a formality of being added as an amendment,” said McLean County Judge-Executive Curtis Dame “All the different parties have been very receptive and supportive.” The county already met the metrics needed to qualify for Public Assistance but Dame emphasized that securing Individual Assistance is a more rigorous process “The bar is a lot higher for that,” he said “But with the major disaster declaration in place it makes it a lot easier to obtain.” Beshear initially announced a Major Disaster Declaration on April 25 The declaration first approved Individual Assistance for 13 counties and opened Disaster Recovery Centers in those areas The amendment sent this week seeks to expand help to more hard-hit communities​ efforts are already underway to address lingering public health concerns stemming from the flooding Dame said mosquito control operations began this week a critical step given the overabundance of standing water Mosquitoes are a vector for several pathogens that affect humans and animals so public health is a major priority.” The county will also begin debris removal operations in the coming days McLean County residents can access the Ashbyburg Convenience Center in Hopkins County for debris disposal by showing a driver’s license or vehicle registration Dame said resilience and future preparedness are major focuses moving forward If Individual Assistance funding is secured the county plans to encourage residents to use recovery dollars not only for repairs but also for mitigation efforts that reduce future flood risks “We have an update training this Friday on flood prevention and resilience,” Dame said “The goal is to repair properties in a way that avoids encountering the same damage again.” Despite widespread property damage across McLean County Dame reported that there have been no fatalities or major injuries directly linked to the flooding It just needs some dry weather now,” Dame said “We’re all excited to get back to normal and finish the school year strong.” Residents in counties approved for Individual Assistance can apply for aid online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling FEMA at 800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA app. Those affected are encouraged to upload documentation, confirm their damaged home is their primary residence, and ensure their contact information is accurate. Features Privacy Policy Site by Tanner+West A riverfront estate on McLean’s Gold Coast that’s been on the market for less than a year has set a sales record for most expensive home in the Virginia city this year The property was first listed for $18.5 million last June In addition to setting the 2025 record for McLean it is the second-most expensive sale so far this year in Northern Virginia The estate at 1260 Crest Lane is called the “Stratford House” and was built in 1973 The French provincial home includes a mahogany-paneled library hand-painted wallpaper in the dining room and multiple terraces The 9,200-square-foot house also has five full baths and two half baths It was listed by Piper Yerks and Ben Roth of Washington Fine Properties Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area Jeff Clabaugh has spent 20 years covering the Washington region's economy and financial markets for WTOP as part of a partnership with the Washington Business Journal and officially joined the WTOP newsroom staff in January 2016 The Trump administration’s dismantling of AmeriCorps has shut down a free legal assistance program at the McLean County courthouse that helped self-represented litigants navigate a wide range of court cases.  Illinois JusticeCorps placed fellows and other helpers at courthouses in 17 locations around Illinois including the Law and Justice Center in Bloomington for the past 12 years JusticeCorps members helped self-represented litigants find and fill out the right forms and get procedural guidance Divorce and family cases were about half of the work That all ended this week. Illinois JusticeCorps was shut down Monday after losing its federal funding, as part of the Trump administration’s broader unraveling of AmeriCorps. The agency canceled almost $400 million in grants on Friday. Illinois and other states have sued to stop it.  “It’s a huge situation,” said Jenna Kearns, program director of Illinois JusticeCorps News of the program’s shutdown is spreading through McLean County’s criminal justice system Foley told WGLT about it Tuesday night.  “We just recently learned [Monday night] that that particular funding was cut and those JusticeCorps students and employees would no longer be reporting to work as a result,” Foley said you don’t have a right to an attorney in a civil case If you can’t afford one and can’t find a legal aid firm to take your case JusticeCorps helpers had been stationed in the McLean County Law and Justice Center law library Each location had at least one “fellow” anchoring the work There were 33 JusticeCorps workers around the state.  JusticeCorps served over 2,000 people every year.  “We’re there to try and help them feel a little bit more prepared a little bit more welcomed into the courthouse,” said Kearns who is also a Bloomington City Council member.  circuit clerk offices will be taking on additional work that had been delegated to the JusticeCorps helpers Judges will begin to see self-represented litigants coming into court less prepared than they would have been Illinois JusticeCorps is funded in part by a federal grant of over $400,000 – which has now been cut It’s also supported by matching funds from partners like the Illinois Bar Foundation and Chicago Bar Foundation is the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice under the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts.  “We’re having discussions with them now about what things can look like because they really value this service,” Kearns said “We’re trying to find a way to see how we can continue operating or continue providing similar services a spokesperson for the Illinois Supreme Court and Administrative Office of Illinois Courts: "The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice is exploring options to sustain this essential service for court users and to ensure that JusticeCorps fellows who have dedicated a year of service to helping individuals access the court system McLean County court officials may try to revive a version of the program themselves said trial court administrator Will Scanlon A court administrative staffer who has JusticeCorps-like training might be re-assigned to the law library AmeriCorps funding flows through the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service It saw $12 million in AmeriCorps cuts overall “Cutting AmeriCorps is yet another example of the Trump Administration cruelly eliminating programs that have a tremendous impact on the people they serve," said a spokesperson from the Illinois Department of Human Services "From seniors in rural communities to youth in afterschool programs the Trump Administration has stripped Illinoisans of needed services further weakening the safety net of already vulnerable populations meals not provided to food insecure communities For now, self-represented litigants can use the Illinois Court Help online resource or call or text 833-411-1121 on Mondays thru Friday between 8:30 a.m Leaders steering McLean County's family treatment court describe it as a work in progress but it's one they hope eventually will spread throughout the state “It’s kind of an arm or an offshoot of the abuse and neglect courtroom,” connecting the recovery support process with intensive courtroom supervision said McLean County associate judge Brian Goldrick who presides over the court’s Child Protection Division All family court clients are involved in Goldrick's courtroom He was among four panelists discussing the family court during a public forum Tuesday at the Bloomington Public Library. Women to Women Giving Circle hosted the event and worked a decade earlier to create McLean County's recovery court; Kaitlynn Stigall the Family Treatment Court [FTC] coordinator; and Wendi Ashford who manages therapy and program development for Carle BroMenn Medical Center's addiction and recovery area Ashford supervises FTC clients substance abuse recovery plans The family court is a voluntary program offered to parents in McLean County child welfare cases where substance abuse is a primary factor It's only utilized when the court believes a parent could benefit from the services Regardless of participation in the voluntary program such cases require a parent complete substance abuse recovery to avoid losing custodial rights But Goldrick said for parents who do sign up “the chance at success is greater than without the program because there is more oversight on a weekly basis.” The $1 million, mostly federally-funded, project, launched about six months ago 10 clients have volunteered to go through the five-phase program that has participants work toward the long-term goal of maintained sobriety and family re-integration But the other clients continue at individual paces The program is patterned after similar problem-solving court models in McLean County such as its drug court and mental health court Those criminal court programs do have state certifications but this family court is the state's first official such program “What we’re hoping to be is a model,” she said [so they] aren’t building the plane as they are flying,” she said organizers did comparative research in Indiana and Iowa About 75 people attended Tuesday’s forum that was moderated by Diane Zosky retired Illinois State University dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and former head of its School of Social Work she fielded about a dozen audience questions One of those asked panelists to reflect on lessons learned FTC Coordinator Stigall said patience with the process has been important but also our participants — because this is something that is brand new to us A $750,000 federal grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention [OJJDP] to fund operations and a McLean County match of $250,000 worth of professional hours put the wheels in motion to begin the family court As part of the pilot project for the state the FTC has a contract with the National Center for State Courts to develop data-based evaluation “Then a specialized plan is developed." Those plans can include in-patient or outpatient recovery services much more frequently than a client would in a normal court setting The parent also begins a treatment plan at Carle BroMenn Carle's Ashford noted this component of the family court program is invaluable because it allows parents to be outside of a courtroom setting and in group therapy with fellow parents facing these unique circumstances that other people might not understand With the current 8 participants all being single mothers the curriculum Carle uses is a women-centered approach that has incorporated parenting education into the recovery model Besides the four panelists from Tuesday’s event the family court team pulls from several public and private organizations including staff from the county’s state’s attorney’s and guardian ad litem and court appointed special advocates [CASA] offices there's an appointed peer support specialist Representatives from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, The Center for Youth and Family Solutions, the Baby Fold and Family Community Resource Center also are on the team This interdisciplinary team works with the judge on the client’s case to determine goals and other actions including incentives and sometimes sanctions — and to track progress This combined expertise makes a big difference in creating a stronger potential for a client’s success Women to Women is part of the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation It's purpose is to expand philanthropy among women in McLean Women to Women has awarded nearly $600,000 in grants to Central Illinois projects For almost three decades the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation has been leading philanthropy efforts in McLean The group connects donors with causes that matter to them The foundation manages a variety of funds including endowments WGLT is among a dozen community partners that work with the group Here’s our looks on Kentucky Derby Day 151 1st: 12-2/9-11/4-8/3-10//6-7…Chillax (12) gets the nod in the ole’ lid-lifter at the big oval in Louis-Town on the 151st edition of the G1 Kentucky Derby This 3YO son of Bernardini comes in off a near-miss 2nd in a first-time route effort at KEE Gets Junior Alvarado back up here and that could be the difference Cromwell (2) has two runner-ups and a third in 4 lifetime outs which signals how the connections feel about this son of Quality Road Will be coming very late in the proceedings I bet the 12 across the board and double down on the win wager I will key the 12-2 over/under the 9-11-4-8-3-10 in two smaller units 2nd: 7-11-10/8/4-5-6/2/9…Normandy Queen (7) has hit the board in four of the five lifetime tries and is coming off a big effort at Oaklawn Park on March 7 Gets a world-class rider up here and that should help the cause Barbratina (11) is 12-1 in the ML and could pull the huge upset here Generous Lover (10) is coming in here off a 26-length victory over fellow Ohio-breds last October Ohio -breds are not known for being able to beat much in open company I bet the 7-11 across the board and then box the top 3 in the exactas I will key the 7-11 over/under the 10-8-4-5-6 in two smaller units 3rd: 9-6-5-2/7-3/8/1-11-4…Tiz Secure (9) has raced twice in the career and twice this year Jumped from the MSW win to a grass Stakes event Has talent and should improve with a return to the dirt here A son of Maximum Security (who was disqualified as a KY Derby winner) and trained by Bob Baffert (who has had similar issues Rapture (6) is a son of Uncle Mo and one who I touted in the Virginia Derby Goal Oriented (5) is another from the Baffert barn I bet the 6 — take note — across the board and double down on the win wager I will box the top 4 numbers in the exactas I will key the 6 over/under the 9-5-2-7-3 in two other units 4th: 9/11-6-10-12/7-1-4-2…Knicks Go Stakes…The first “Key Play of the Day” here with Liberal Arts (9) This 4YO son of Arrogate has raced here 4 times with 2 wins and 2 thirds Has covered the distance three times already Won one and ran third on the two other occasions I bet the 9 across the board and then double down on the win wager I will key the 9 over/under the 11-6-10-12 in the exactas 5th: 9-6-10/7/1-4-8/3-5-2…G2 Distaff Turf Mile Stakes…Simply in Front (9) is our first Upset Special of the Day.” This one is listed at 15-1 in the ML But there are too many positives for me to pass up this one has a 2-3-0 record and has won over $1.37 million in grass races One win here was over a “good” turf course Sacred Wish (6) ships in after a nice 4th in the G1 Jenny Wiley at KEE this one ran a very game 2nd in the G2 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Special Wan (10) has raced here only three times after shipping from Ireland Plenty of experience on a soft or good sod I bet the 9-10 across the board and then box the top 3 in the exactas I will key the 9-10 over/under the 6-7-1-4-8 in two smaller units 6th: 5-1/6/4-2-3-1-9…G2 Pat Day Mile…Gate to Wire (5) is a 3YO son of Munnings and a horse I included in the first few “Kentucky Derby Rankings” column But the pedigree got in the way of that path Better built of a shorter distance and gets that in the 1-mile Pat Day today Has won on turf before winning on dirt in the 7-furlong Swale Stakes Nice win there and lost the G2 Fountain of Youth after having serious traffic issues Madaket Road (1) is better suited to this distance Drops back after spitting the bit in the 11/8-mile & G1 Florida Derby Gaming (6) is another Baffert starter and could be the preferred choice but did curve out a good trip against Citizen Bull in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile I bet the 5 across the board and double/triple down on the win wager I will also key the 5 over/under the 1-6-4-2-3-1-9 in two smaller units 7th: 3-7-8/5/4-6-1/12-9…G2 Twin Spires Turf Stakes…This is a 5.5-furlong specialty event for the older horses and I go with a Churchill Downs’ specialist and aptly-named gelding in Nobals (3) This one spoiled my Pick 6 pick on KY Derby Day a couple of years ago when he scored a bomb shell but has the skill to still get the job done with a good trip Think Big (7) is coming off two straight wins and three in the last four Has never lost in three tries at this distance Will be coming off the pace and needs some racing luck Rogue Lightning (8) has raced 12 times at this distance Has gone 3-2-2 and has won over $223,000 at this short sprint Ships here after a 2nd at KEE in the G2 Shakertown on April 8 That was the first try in this country after a successful run in Europe I bet the 3-8 across the board and then box the top 3 in the exactas I will key the top 3 numbers over/under the 5 in two smaller units 8th: 7-11-10/3-2-6/4/8/5-9…G1 Churchill Downs Stakes…Mindframe (7) gets the nod in this 7-furlong endurance sprint This son of Constitution is coming off a huge win in the Gulfstream Park Mile after nearly a year layoff for HOF trainer Todd Pletcher Gets Irad back up here and should be a huge threat as the primary stalker Mullikin (11) has raced this distance 5 times as Flavien Prat moves over to ride for Baffert on Nysos (10) The #10 is a perfect 3-for-3 in the career The closest anything horse has been to him at the final wire is 71/2 lengths I will key the top 3 over/under the 3-2-6-4 in two smaller units 9th: 5-7/2-3-10/8-12-9/13-4…American Turf Stakes…This is a 11/6-mile event over the sod and I give the edge to Test Score (5) This son of Lookin At Lucky won the G3 Transylvania Stakes at KEE last time out he normally ends each of his racing affairs with a kick Zulu Kingdom (7) is an Irish-bred ridgling who is conditioned by America’s best turf trainer — Chad Brown but will make the Churchill Downs’ sod debut here I bet the 5-7 across the board and then box these two in the exactas I will key the 5-7 over/under the 2-3-10-8-12-9 in two smaller units 10th: 9-7-8/1/2-6-11-13-15/3…Derby City Distaff Stakes…Emery (9) is a nice 6-1 price going into this one and could be a huge factor for trainer Brad Cox Has raced this distance five previous times and has won twice with 3 seconds Rider Flavien Prat opts for another and now Manny Franco gets his first try here Vahva (7) is a perfect 4-for-4 over this track and will be running her best at the end Gets Irad up and may just get up at the wire Ways and Means (8) is the one that gets the services of Prat Before the last race debacle in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff Sprint — when she faded to 5th — this gal won three in a row I bet the 9-7 across the board and then box the top 3 in the exactas I will key the top 3 over/under the 1 in two smaller units 11th: 11-1-10/7/2-3-12-4/6…G1 Old Forester Bourbon Turf Stakes…Brilliant Berti (11) is my last “Upset Special of the Day” here this one comes in with 5 wins in the last 6 and a 2nd in that one Integration (1) should benefit from the 2nd over the “good” turf at KEE in th G1 Maker’s Mark Mile Has gone 5-3-1 in 12 starts over the sod and has won over $1.4 million in those races alone Spirit of St Louis (10) is a pupil of Chad Brown New York bred is a good one against open company Running Bee (7) is another from the Chad Brown barn Won the last time out and may make it two in a row Rider has teamed up with this trainer to go 2-0-2 in the last 5 outs together I bet the 11-1 across the board and then box the top 3 in the exactas I will key the top 3 over/under the 7 in two smaller units 12th: 18-8-3/9/14-10-7/17-19-21/2-1-16-19…G1 Kentucky Derby…This may be one of the deepest and best runs for these rose petals but the return of Junior Alvarado to the saddle here could be all that is needed to crown this year’s winner Journalism (8) is the huge favorite after winning 4 in a row — including the G1 Santa Anita Derby Lots of speed in this year’s version I will also key the 18 over/under the “all button,” and then I key the 18 over/under the 8-3-9-14-10-7-17-19-21 You must be logged in to post a comment Metrics details we developed the Mentor Empower Network to Optimize Representation 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McLean has been rewarded for his part of that success He received an extension through the 2026-27 season and was given a raise to $400,000 for next year McLean was a big part of the development of Kentucky's frontcourt this past season Keeping him around to continue to work with Brandon Garrison is key and he'll work with young talented bigs like Jayden Quaintance and Malachi Moreno as well and what should be a more physical and tougher frontcourt Keeping McLean around to work with them is a nice win whom he has publicly called a “star in the making.” was the final addition to Pope’s inaugural Kentucky staff last spring Initially signed to a one-year deal worth $150,000 plus incentives McLean’s new agreement marks a significant raise: he’ll earn $400,000 for the 2025-26 season and $425,000 in 2026-27 McLean spent three years as an assistant at Lamar University and previously worked in support roles under Kelvin Sampson at Houston McLean remains involved internationally as associate head coach and defensive coordinator for the Bahamian National Team In his first year at Kentucky, McLean handled development of the Wildcats’ frontcourt and quickly earned praise for his work with big men Amari Williams and Brandon Garrison. Williams has since declared for the NBA Draft but Garrison is returning for his junior season after averaging 5.9 points and 3.9 rebounds off the bench “Clearly, you’ve seen it,” Pope said late in the season. “Our fives have had to carry an enormous load this year and Coach McLean has been with them every step of the way—on the court McLean will now shift focus to Kentucky’s revamped frontcourt which includes returning center Garrison and three newcomers: five-star forward Jayden Quaintance another assistant who joined the staff last year although an official extension hasn’t been announced The other assistants—Alvin Brooks III and Jason Hart—remain under contract through the 2025-26 season while Fueger and Hart are set to earn $525,000 each Kentucky’s Sweet 16 appearance triggered an automatic extension to his original five-year deal He is now signed through the 2029-30 season and will earn an average annual salary of $5.5 million making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college basketball If Kentucky can keep the same staff intact while also bringing back key players it will strengthen their chances for a deep NCAA Tournament run — and hopefully NEWMARKET — A local man who allegedly stated he wanted to commit "suicide by cop" is facing domestic violence and robbery charges inside a mill complex apartment that was not his He was charged with four counts of domestic violence assault two counts of resisting arrest or detention Police said their investigation into McLean began after they received a call Thursday evening requesting a welfare check at a Newmarket address the subject of the welfare check refused to disclose their location but revealed they had been the victim of domestic assault Hampton police: Man charged with assaulting, injuring toddler with nitrous oxide Police identified the suspect as McLean and began to search for him when they received a call from a business in downtown Newmarket The business operator told police that the man brandished a firearm and made threats of self-harm including saying that they wanted to commit “suicide by cop.” Police said they learned the man fled into a nearby large mill complex prompting a large-scale search with assistance from neighboring police departments and the Seacoast Emergency Response Team McLean was located inside a mill complex in an apartment McLean was transported to a local hospital as a precaution It was not immediately known if McLean has an attorney Police said the incident remains under investigation State Police have seized an estimated $10 million worth of cocaine during a traffic stop in McLean County Troopers arrested Jobanpreet Singh on Thursday afternoon on Interstate 74 eastbound near LeRoy Court records showed the charges are controlled substance trafficking and possession and the manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance/analog Records also show Singh is scheduled for arraignment May 9 Singh is being held in the McLean County Jail The 234 pounds of cocaine seized from the truck he drove is among the largest hauls of drugs seized in McLean County. In 2019 authorities seized 110 pounds of cocaine during a stop north of Bloomington-Normal and at that time prosecutors said the only two bigger ones were in 2006 and in 2009 with 238 pounds of cocaine seized in the latter case Remove all graphics and images from the website so that only the text and links are visible Reverts to original layout including graphics and images The Fairfax County Park Authority – in partnership with Dranesville District Supervisor Jimmy Bierman The Fairfax County Park Foundation and The McLean Central Playground Team – is pleased to announce the official ribbon-cutting to commemorate the reopening of McLean Central Park This event will celebrate an extraordinary collaboration to enhance one of McLean’s beloved community spaces and create a more vibrant and accessible park experience Limited parking is available at the Dolley Madison Library and the McLean Community Center The event will include a brief speaking program with speakers Chairman of the Fairfax County Park Authority Board; Fairfax County Park Authority Executive Director Jai Cole; and Dranesville District Supervisor Jimmy Bierman The program will also include Laura Eakin Erlacher Chair of the Fairfax County Park Foundation and Dr Cara Schantz of the community-based McLean Central Playground Team who spearheaded a fundraising effort to generate approximately $400,000 to support the construction of the new playground facilities For more information about the event or McLean Central Park, please contact the Park Authority’s Communications Office at parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov Contributions for the McLean Central Park Project were coordinated by the Fairfax County Park Foundation. The Fairfax County Park Foundation, a 501(c)(3), supports the Fairfax County Park Authority by raising private funds, obtaining grants and creating partnerships that supplement tax dollars to meet our community’s needs for park land, facilities and services. Visit the Park Foundation website or call 703-324-8582 703-324-7329 Website Accessibility Translate Download Mobile App ADA Accessibility FOIA Requests Website Administrator Fairfax County Public Schools Economic Development Authority Visit Fairfax Council of Governments Commonwealth of Virginia USA.gov 11th: 11-10-5/6-7-9/13-14/2-8/3-1…G1 Kentucky Oaks…The 151st version of this huge race for the best 3YO fillies in all the land I go with the undefeated champ — Good Cheer (11) This is another one for Godolphin and she is a perfect 6-for-6 going into the 11/8-mile mega race Likely to run off like Monomoy Girl did for trainer Brad Cox several years ago Take Charge Milady (10) ran very well in the G1 Ashland I think her run was truly the most impressive against a speedster on a speed-favoring track This gale has the final kick to be successful against most other 3YO fillies that Good Cheer is not any other 3YO filly Quickick (5) is 30-1 in the ML and is coming off three straight showings that has rendered just one 3rd This gal is talented and the best closer in the race May be able to score a big longshot price here Ballerina d’Oro (6) is a beautiful grey and is coming in off a win La Cara (7) is one of the speedsters who is surely to ensure a fast pace Won the G1 Ashland with a gate-to-wire win job I bet the 11-5 across the board and then box the top 3 numbers in the exactas I will key the top 3 numbers over/under the 6-7-9 in two smaller units I will also key the 11 over/under the “all button,” as well You must be logged in to post a comment 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 Carolyn Janet McLean Palmer, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, GA. She was born April 2, 1937, in Eldoret, Kenya, to William and Agnes (Clark) Wilson. After her father passed away,... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Carolyn Janet McLean Palmer created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory Made with love by funeralOne the youngest member of Kentucky head coach Mark Pope’s basketball staff has signed a new contract that will keep him in Lexington through the 2026-27 season The move reflects both McLean’s rapid rise in the coaching ranks and Kentucky’s confidence in his long-term value to the program confirms a significant salary increase of $400,000 for 2025-26 and $425,000 for 2026-27 up from the $150,000 base he earned last season While performance bonuses remain a part of the agreement the new deal signals a shift: McLean is no longer being viewed as a short-term hire but as a foundational part of the program’s coaching core Kentucky Wildcats Assistant Coach Mikhail McLean during the Kentucky Blue-White preseason event on Friday Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Role in Player DevelopmentA former forward at the University of Houston McLean has drawn praise for his direct and consistent engagement with Kentucky’s big men including Amari Williams and Brandon Garrison McLean’s impact has extended beyond practices and game preparation He’s been involved in film sessions and individual development both on and off the court “Coach McLean has been with those guys every step of the way,” Pope said noting his comprehensive role in player growth “He’s been a real blessing to our entire staff and our entire team.” McLean is expected to play a central role again next season, working with a promising group of frontcourt players that includes Garrison, projected NBA lottery pick Jayden Quaintance McDonald’s All-American Malachi Moreno Broader Context and Staff StabilityOriginally from the Bahamas McLean moved to Texas as a teenager to pursue basketball and has since carved out a coaching path that includes stints at Houston He also serves as an assistant coach for the Bahamas national team adding global experience to his résumé His contract extension adds a measure of continuity to a staff still relatively new to Lexington While fellow assistant Mark Fox’s future has yet to be formally announced reports suggest he will return for another season are all under contract through at least 2026 As Kentucky looks to reassert itself as a national power under Pope the retention of McLean offers both immediate continuity and long-term potential issued permit April 21 for a $7,750,326 for Rivian Automotive NN2 Battery Modification at 100 N issued permit April 25 for an $80,000 siding and deck replacement at 117 N Pro Exterior Siding issued permit April 29 for a $59,485 window and siding replacement at 106 W BNIG Twin City LLC issued permit April 14 for a $350,000 new home at 3676 Snowdrop Lane in Normal BNIG Twin City LLC issued permit April 15 for a $100,000 new construction at 3692 Snowdrop Lane in Normal Trunk Bay 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should have notified me that they were coming I told him I knew this (thanks to PoPville!) and to leave I notified property management and my neighbors but wanted to share in case others in the area weren’t aware of this.” Hailey McLean's return to Northern Nevada has gone as well as one could expect After the Spanish Springs High alum pitched to a 5.34 ERA in two seasons with Utah State McLean's stats have drastically improved during her junior season at Nevada which is closing in on a Mountain West regular-season title The right-handed has been one of the league's top pitchers posting a 14-6 record with four saves and a 2.24 ERA in 118.2 innings She's struck out 134 batters and limited the opposition to a .191 average Nevada Sports Net's Nikki Pica recently chatted with McLean during a recent throwing session at Hixson Park Redshirt junior guard Saylor Poffenbarger and graduate forward Mir McLean grew up less than an hour from the University of Maryland.  Poffenbarger — a native of Middletown — and McLean — a native of Baltimore — are two of many home-grown student-athletes now residing in College Park Their proximity to the school as young up-and-coming prized basketball recruits sparked fandom It also fueled a desire to play for its illustrious women’s basketball team.  “I actually was a really big Terp fan,” Poffenbarger said My mom actually convinced me not to commit in seventh grade because leaving here ‘I'm coming to Maryland.’ I was like 12 years old.”  referring to attending Maryland as a dream.    “It’s been a dream [to attend Maryland] since high school that I’ve had.” Their aspirations of playing for the Terps weren’t fulfilled until their respective fourth seasons as both transferred schools twice before returning home Although it took time for their childhood dreams to materialize both believe their journeys unfolded the way they did for a reason.    A substantial part of their beliefs is influenced by how their careers contributed to their relationship with one another squared off against each other during their senior years of high school before teaming up as freshmen at UConn for the 2020-21 season They were roommates while playing for the Huskies in Mansfield where they formed a friendship they brought to College Park.  … She's someone that is going to help me raise my kids one day and she's just a great person to have in your corner.” expressing how McLean supported her during her first time transferring schools.  “Mir is definitely one of my best friends,” Poffenbarger said “Being able to stay as close as we did while we weren’t together was really cool to see She definitely was someone I leaned on very heavily during the process of transferring from UConn and making that decision.” McLean was part of UConn’s 2020 recruiting class that featured Paige Bueckers, Aaliyah Edwards, Nika Muhl and Piath Gabriel. The class featured three players on ESPNW’s HoopGurlz 100 rankings Poffenbarger was part of Uconn’s 2021 recruiting class but joined the program early, midway through the 2020-21 season. All four players in the class — including her — appeared on the ESPNW’s HoopGurlz 100 rankings McLean and Poffenbarger won the Big East Tournament together and were part of the Huskies’ NCAA Final Four team in 2021 Poffenbarger entered the transfer portal and went to Arkansas.  “We had a lot of really tough conversations,” Poffenbarger said “Leaving UConn isn't the easiest thing to do McLean remained at UConn to begin the following 2021-22 season. However, she entered the transfer portal after appearing in just three games for the Huskies. She transferred to Virginia, where the NCAA granted her a waiver to be eligible to play immediately Both had success at their new schools and remained in contact almost every day for the next two years But Poffenbarger utilized the portal once more Poffenbarger officially committed to the Terps on April 22 McLean put her name in the portal after a knee injury cut her 2022-23 with the Cavaliers short It took McLean just two weeks to decide to reunite with her best friend at Maryland Although returning close to home was a significant factor in their decision to come to Maryland their relationship was also a major component They’re once again sharing the court.  “We couldn't wait to get back and live together and do all of our girly activities and things like that So it's super fun having her in my face again on the court.” Poffenbarger and McLean’s tight-kit relationship represent the culture associated with Maryland women’s basketball The program operates under familial values which head coach Brenda Frese has shaped over her 23 years as head coach.   the family atmosphere has been great,” Poffenbarger said “It’s super welcoming and super supportive I will never take for granted a 45-minute drive [home].” 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 by Ida Domingo (7News) — One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 495 Inner Loop in Fairfax County Friday morning officials with the Virginia State Police (VSP) said VSP said the crash occurred when a fully loaded tractor-trailer was slowing down due to traffic near a work zone and was struck in the rear by a sedan around 1:50 a.m Officials said the sedan came to a stop underneath the tractor-trailer Officials said the driver of the sedan died at the scene The deadly crash shut down the area near Exit 44 for Georgetown Pike for more than four hours according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application He graduated from Blue Valley High School and NCK Tech in Farm Mechanics He always dreamed of owning a small feed lot He began trucking in 1988 with his brother Charles He always put the customer first and took care of them served on the USD 384 Blue Valley School Board for 8 years He loved doing this and always did what he thought was right He loved traveling and gave his family many adventures or the year he surprised the family with Disney World tickets and drove all the way to Florida in a 1972 Winnebago going 55 mph down and back (Ask Dana about when the alternator went out in five o’clock rush hour traffic in Atlanta.) wasn’t much on hobbies or had time for hobbies and enjoyed his morning check-in phone calls from Rick Ridder and Larry Wessel Caitlin McLean and fiancé Anna Casner of Kansas City Charles McLean and wife Tanae of Mooresville Brian VanSickle and wife Jeni of Riley and David VanSickle and wife Kaycia of St and several nieces and nephews who he absolutely loved taking every Christmas to see the lights at Lake Shawnee A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m McLean Memorial Fund to go towards an Ag Scholarship at Blue Valley High School Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home 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 "Who put the little baby swastika on the wall?" asked Skunk Anansie powerhouse Skin in 1995 American Pie is the eulogy for a dream that didn’t take place,” says the song’s producer “We were [ARE] witness to the death of the American dream.” this punk classic is more relevant than ever beginning with part of a speech from political scientist Michael Parenti before devolving into pure chaotic ska-punk madness and everything climaxes in a rage-filled whirlwind If you've recently felt like channeling your political rage with classic rock isn't doing it for you anymore I'd suggest giving this track and the rest of the album a listen Skunk Anansie photo by Alterna2, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license Music Connection magazine is a monthly music trade publication catering to musicians Music Connection exists to serve artists and music people to offer connections to the unconnected and to provide exclusive information that can help our readers take their music to the next level.