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(WCTV) - Tallahassee Police shared more details about a burglary that left one man dead on Meadowbrook Lane Saturday while family members are raising questions about the incident police said 27-year old Shawn Calloway was stabbed after forcing his way into a home and Police said there was a brief struggle before the man grabbed a knife and stabbed Calloway WCTV spoke to Calloway’s partner and mother of his children She said she brought Calloway home from work around 1:45 a.m and he had just finished celebrating his birthday Class said it was normal for Calloway to sit in his car after work He’s never done anything like that before,” Class said Class said they moved into the neighborhood a few days before the incident and didn’t know anyone She also said the details described about Calloway don’t match the kind of person he was “Anybody that knows him knows that he was loved and that he’ll give the shirt off his back for anyone,” Class said TPD confirmed Calloway and the man who stabbed him did not know each other evidence also suggests Calloway may have been under the influence at the time of the incident Police said the man in the home called 911 immediately probable cause does not currently exist to make an arrest.” To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and X (Twitter) Have a news tip or see an error that needs attention? Write to us here Please include the article’s headline in your message Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here to get started N.J.—Members of Hillsdale’s Environmental Commission and students gathered April 25 at Meadowbrook Elementary School to celebrate Arbor Day with a special planting event generously donated at the behest of Scott Raymond of Raymond Brothers Landscaping by Victoria’s Nursery — a family-owned business now based in Closter with more than 40 years in the nursery industry — were staged around the school’s corner sign Begun more than 150 years ago to recognize the value of trees and the importance of planting new ones The Hillsdale Environmental Commission notes that healthy and impressively old trees are “gems sitting in plain sight” throughout Hillsdale contributing greatly to the borough’s ambiance and character trees have a powerful ability to improve residents’ lives in many ways “An abundance of trees helps slow stormwater runoff provides important habitat and food for local wildlife and makes for a more beautiful community,” Hillsdale Environmental Commission chair Fred Rubel told Pascack Press Lombardi explained to attendees how the donation came about and Bell expressed delight at the Arbor Day contributions An inventory of Hillsdale’s environmental resources is available for free download at hillsdaleec.org — select the Reports link at the top of the page The Hillsdale Environmental Commission’s Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI) — revised in 2023 — is a comprehensive account of the borough’s natural resource characteristics and environmentally significant features Authored by Environmental Commission member Fred N and visual information designed to provide baseline documentation for measuring and evaluating resource protection issues The ERI is an objective index of Hillsdale’s environmental assets intended to guide responsible development while protecting public health you may be fascinated to learn that there is way more here in Hillsdale’s 2.98 square miles of land than any of us realize,” Rubel said The ERI identifies noteworthy facts about the borough including that some of Hillsdale’s trees date back to the Civil War era the town supports a range of wildlife including mink and bald eagles and that there are currently no public electric vehicle charging stations with municipal buildings and vehicles relying on traditional fuel sources Rubel describes the ERI as “an important tool for governing bodies and zoning boards of adjustment.” He emphasized that the document serves not only officials but also community groups such as scouts Meredith Kates of the Environmental Commission told us when the report was released “The ERI has been a priority for decades and its importance as a resource and reference tool can’t be overstated as we move forward in preserving and developing our community.” Kates said that referencing the ERI in decision-making “will ensure that development will also protect the public health safety and future ongoing development of our community and its inhabitants.” “The ERI will give guidance to future and ongoing development in our town for many years to come This living document can be amended and changed in accordance with the future of Hillsdale.” Rubel noted that the commission intends to conduct periodic reviews and updates to the ERI Residents are encouraged to contribute to future updates by submitting new sightings of plants or animals using a form available at hillsdaleec.org Printed and online copies of the ERI are also available at the Hillsdale Free Public Library has overseen significant achievements during his tenure Under his leadership the school has prioritized student-centered curriculum innovations and expanded social-emotional learning and character education efforts Meadowbrook was recognized as a “Top Elementary School” by U.S and was named one of the Top 30 Schools in New Jersey in 2023 The school’s character education program has also been honored by the New Jersey Alliance for Social For more information on the Hillsdale Environmental Commission and Art with heart: Hillsdale’s inclusive show explores belonging and voice All content on this website is the property of The Press Group and is protected by copyright. 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To report any misuse, please contact us at PascackPress@ThePressGroup.net --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Demonstration ScheduleDemonstrations take place in the demo area inside Meadowbrook Athletic Complex Inflatable Locations Last person allowed in line at 1:45pm The following vendors will be onsite selling food *Additional Parking and Shuttles will be available the day of event Shuttles will start at 10:30am and the last shuttles will depart the event venue at 2:30pm BYESVILLE — Meadowbrook head coach Sam Fondriest has seen plenty of baseball during his own playing days at Tuscarawas Central Catholic High It was followed by a 4-year college career at Walsh University three years as Walsh graduate assistant coach and now his sixth season guiding the Colts he witnessed a play he'd never seen before and it's one he hopes to never see repeated Khune was at the plate during an early-season game with rival Cambridge High resulting in the ball coming off the bat hitting him squarely in the face "In my 30 years of being around the game of baseball I've never seen that freak injury happen," Fondriest said "A player hitting the ball off his own bat that hit him and did that kind of damage the first thought that came to my mind was worrying about the kid's future," Fondriest added him coming back to play or anything baseball related It was just making sure he's healthy and was going to be OK in the future." More: Addy Sichina putting up video game numbers to lead the Colts Khune suffered extensive facial injuries that required surgery and a week-long stay at Children's Hospital in Columbus It was followed by a six-month recovery period since doctors were concerned Khune might have suffered head trauma as well as an eye injury that could have affected his vision Those concerns left the doctors unsure if Khune could resume his athletic career for his senior season who also plays football for Colts head coach Steve Norman never considered not returning to the football field and baseball diamond "The first question I asked the doctor at the hospital was when can I come back and play," Khune said "I was really worried about not being able to play sports I had to miss the rest of my junior year of baseball but still came around to practices and games I wanted to be there with my team as much as possible." Khune was cleared to return to sports by the doctors He had to wear a special protective Guardian football helmet he dons a helmet with a protective face mask was also apprehensive and very cautious at first we were in the outfield watching the game," Charlotte said "I came up after it happened to check on him And right away I knew it was not good and the trainer said you need to take him and we headed right to the hospital More: Bigfoot gets new hangout with opening of new Salt Fork Eco-Discovery Center "It was a very long and hard night emotionally," Charlotte added playing sports was a no...we are good for me I wanted the doctors to tell him no about playing sports again But they wouldn't do it and eventually cleared him to play." Charlotte Khune eventually gave her blessing to let her son return as well as with the support of the Meadowbrook coaches who were willing to help out and make sure all the necessary precautions were taken "We had lots of long conversations about it," Charlotte said there was never a doubt he was coming back to play sports It took me a little longer to come around and feel comfortable with it But once the doctors cleared him with the extra protection with the special helmets he would wear Then I felt better about him playing again." I don't think the doctors would have cleared him And it was a must for me also," Charlotte added "It's still a little uneasy to watch sometimes when he's up at bat his coaches and friends were such a huge support system for us that we really appreciate." The transition back to the football field went relatively smooth for Khune "I got the news I was cleared to play and that was a big relief "Things went pretty well and my coaches really helped me by getting me the Guardian helmet I had a special sensor in my helmet that would go off if I got hit too hard My coaches were really on top of everything and looking out for me." there were some strong emotions naturally that Khune had to overcome when stepping back into the batters box "I was a little nervous coming back to baseball but I was excited too because I love it," Khune continued "We started hitting in practice and it was kind of tough getting in there against live pitching after everything that happened we had a few scrimmages and I started to get comfortable again." Khune has settled back in for the Colts who currently stand at 5-6 He is currently sporting a .294 batting average in 34 plate appearances with 2 doubles "Landon's a multi-sport athlete who just loves to be out there with his teammates competing," Fondriest said "And obviously I would have understood if he decided to shut it down after going through something like that But that just kind of tells you the competitor and individual that he is We are all thrilled he's back out on the field with us." Khune's back on the field playing the game he loves KSutton1@gannett.com; X: @KSuttonDJSports; Instagram: kevinsutton_dailyjeffsports The hole-in-one days have faded at Meadowbrook Golf Course.   Closed since 2021, the owner received a permit to build a two-story driving range Evergreen Residential is in due diligence to purchase the property and turn it into a housing development.   The development plans haven’t been presented to the surrounding neighbors or Alachua County Growth Management as the work has just started. Golf course owner Christopher Marcum told Mainstreet in September that the land was under contract.  but pavement-pounding journalism is not free Join your neighbors who make this vital work possible Residents of the Meadowbrook at Gainesville neighborhood worry about the coming changes around 70 residents gathered at the subdivision’s clubhouse to discuss the potential development and options for negotiating or stopping the needed zoning and land use changes.   the developer gave a brief overview of what plans might look like co-chair of the Meadowbrook community commission organizing residents explained to attendees that the development could be 200-300 homes—compared to Meadowbrook’s 277 homes.  The Meadowbrook neighborhood fits like a puzzle piece with the neighboring golf course and originally both were planned as one development the ownership of the golf course and subdivision split.   Meadowbrook is now the second golf course to be eyed for development after shuttering its doors and allowing the fairways to turn wild West End Golf Course was considered for development for multiple years with various revisions presented.   A coalition of surrounding residents—organized as WECARE—opposed the change, and the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) agreed with residents and refused to change the zoning and land use from recreational in a 2022 vote.   WECARE’s success, and the subsequent purchase of West End by Alachua County for a public park were brought to the forefront at Tuesday’s meeting Residents hoped Meadowbrook Golf Course would follow a similar route to stay recreational.   and every one of them is sitting in these chairs because we pay taxes and we have a vote,” Butcher said.  nearly all the residents at the meeting opposed a land use and zoning change for the golf course.   Butcher and co-chair Debra Hodge laid out reasons for keeping the property recreational.   Butcher said recreational space is needed in the area the faint beeping of a bulldozer could be heard as construction is underway for 140 homes directly across NW 98th Street.  Butcher also highlighted the Springhills CDD that plans to build thousands of residential units a mix of multifamily and single-family homes along with commercial spaces The BOCC has already signed off phases of the project and will be very close to Meadowbrook.   She said Jonesville Park—and the future West End site—are the closest recreational sites available to the current residents around the NW 39th and I-75 exchange.  if Springhills gets fully developed along with the Meadowbrook Golf Course The only open areas will be drainage sites to deal with legacy flooding in the area.   “If they were leaning in that direction for West End maybe they’ll lean in that direction for us too,” one resident said about keeping the land recreational.  Flooding formed another reason for the residents.   One resident noted that the golf course closed because of ongoing flooding. How could anyone build houses there?   Another resident pointed to the county’s Climate Action Plan for support He read how the county wants to encourage more buffers between flood plains and residential areas while also increasing the protection of flood plains.  Because of flooding issues, Alachua County bought two homes inside the Hills of Santa Fe neighborhood that borders Meadowbrook to the south. Since Tropical Storm Elsa in 2021, which closed NW 39th Avenue where the golf course is Alachua County has installed pumps in the area and improved drainage residents are worried about the impact of more homes.   Butcher added that a 300-unit development would be out of harmony with the Meadowbrook neighborhood.   Residents discussed the option of negotiating with the developer if plans move forward The neighborhood could ask for privacy fences and pathways and to keep housing next to NW 98th Street as conditions of the county’s approval.  which is also building an apartment complex behind Oaks Mall has yet to submit formal plans to Alachua County The company will also need to hold a neighborhood workshop to officially take feedback from residents—including changes like privacy fences and other potential conditions.  Evergreen declined to comment on plans until due diligence has been completed.  But another show of hands showed less than 10 residents considered negotiation an approach to take The others supported the option to oppose any zoning change from the start.   Butcher pointed out that if the neighborhood is successful and no change in zoning happens Then the land will continue to sit vacant until another potential buyer takes a shot She said that’s why a purchase by Alachua County seems the best option.   Butcher said she knows Meadowbrook won’t reopen as a golf course but she said there are options besides housing And she and residents are getting ready for whatever proposals might come Golf courses have made headlines as the business changes Gainesville County Club foreclosed and was sold at auction in 2024. As of October, it sat vacant without any work.   Ironwood Golf Course entered a management watch in 2023 and has since returned to normal operations Mayor Harvey Ward told Mainstreet in December that the city isn’t ready to close the course.  The Turkey Creek Golf Course reopened in 2022 after being offline for a decade Turkey Creek and Ironwood are the only public courses still open after West End and Meadowbrook closed UF also operates the Mark Bostik Golf Course and Hawkstone Country Club remains open in Haile Plantation.  At a meeting for the future West End park some residents said Alachua County should keep a driving range or 9-hole course on the site Other options ranged from a swimming center to a dog park walking trails to a professional pétanque site.  It should stay recreational — or turned into conservation land — simply due to the flooding issues there More pavement and rooftops would necessitate more retention ponds anyway Will they be filled with alligators someday something needing ugly fencing due to liability I understand where the residents are coming from but the last thing alachua county need to be doing is buying more land There is already to much municipality owned land in this county and that is why taxes are as high as they are UF and the city buying up land it is getting out of hand I live at Country side and sometimes it takes me forever to get onto 39th The traffic is the result of 50 plus years of our local government and citizens opposing the infrastructure necessary to make our city work Gville is a traffic disaster with grossly inadequate east west b traffic corridors and has been for decades The County can’t bail out every resident that chose to buy a house on a Golf Course Maybe develop the frontside along 98th(high ground) Keep the backside for greenway/passive recreation Join your neighbors who make this work possible Traffic will be restricted to a single,12-foot lane on County Route 24 to start the construction of a new bridge structure going into the Division of Highways District 4 Headquarters Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow additional time for their commute Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule.​ You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Meadowbrook will host again the large inflatable pool challenge course from 12-5pm however many of our 6–12-year-olds will have much more success than adults due to their size But that does not stop you from challenging your parent to a race to the end It is more likely that your youth will win that race Swim tests are required and can be done wearing a lifejacket for some of our newer swimmers Seattle Parks and Recreation promotes healthy people Mark your calendars and pack up your golf bags as Meadowbrook Golf Club is set to reopen in March The City of Lubbock announced that the golf club would open to the public on March 1 with promotional rates in March and April rates will return to the previously set rates for the 2024 season The golf club's reopening comes two months after the city announced its temporary closure as it transitioned under the new management of Orion Golf a new fleet of John Deere maintenance equipment to enhance course conditions a new kitchen equipment package to support restaurant improvements current memberships will be honored and extended for two additional months to account for the club closure Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority: the Inland Wells Valley Water District has opened the door for Meadowbrook Dairy and Searles Valley Minerals to challenge the federal reserved water rights of the Navy’s Air Weapons Station China Lake The lawsuit poses significant risks and threatens water rights stability in the region that affects the Navy The adjudication lawsuit is a tactic for the water district to claim more water rights after a Groundwater Sustainability Plan approved by the state in 2022 found that the total sustainable yield for the Indian Wells basin is only 7,650 acre-feet per year – considerably less than the roughly 20,000 acre-feet per year that is being overdrafted today “The water district’s adjudication lawsuit was filed without verifiable evidence and has a negative rippling effect that impacts water ratepayers,” said Scott Hayman chair of the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority “Regardless of however the district tries to position it to the public there is no possible scenario in which water ratepayers will be better off if the lawsuit proceeds The only entity that stands to benefit from this costly legal exercise is Meadowbrook Dairy if they successfully secure more water rights and then sell back to the water district with costs passed on to their customers.” The adjudication process brought forth by the water district will lead to higher costs for water access and management and because the district is a member of the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority the district’s customers will ultimately pay both sides of the legal costs that will be in the millions if litigation continues One of the most concerning aspects of the water district’s lawsuit is that it allows Meadowbrook Dairy and Searles Valley Minerals to challenge the federal reserved water rights held by the Navy These rights are crucial for the operations and national security missions conducted at the Naval Air Weapons Station “By challenging the Navy’s water rights Meadowbrook is taking on the largest employer in Ridgecrest and the customers of the water district,” said Hayman “Meadowbrook had already agreed to stop pumping groundwater after its allotment of the transient pool was used up but through the adjudication the district gave Meadowbrook a path to monetize water rights at the expense of water customers who will be paying for it for years to come.” The Navy’s federal reserved water rights supersede other water rights – giving it first rights through the adjudication process The amount of water that remains after the Navy receives its rights within the sustainable yield numbers will be divided up by the other water rights holders in the basin the Navy is not the largest user of water in the basin Agriculture is the largest user of water followed by urban No one is questioning that the Indian Wells Valley basin has been overdrafted for decades Everyone agrees there must be a plan to manage water resources responsibly The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority developed that Groundwater Sustainability Plan after robust technical analysis of the basin and key input from stakeholders that included the water district The GSP model determined the sustainable yield in the basin to be 7,650 acre-feet per year and this determination is consistent with the findings of 12 other independent basin studies over the last 53 years along with large water users in the basin that included Meadowbrook Dairy created their own Technical Working Group and funded a separate study published in 2024 that claimed a safe yield of 14,300 acre-feet per year using a preliminary water model Legal proceedings underway require the water district to provide the model used to substantiate their numbers they missed a critical deadline to submit the model in court They stated that the model has not been finalized and needed more time; however the judge called them out for not having the model ready and possible bias (this can be read in the court transcripts) Regardless of whether 7,650 or 14,300 acre-feet per year is used to determine the sustainable yield extreme overdrafting of the basin is continuing as the estimated pumping reported by all key stakeholders in 2024 is 20,840 acre-fee per year The overdraft is 13,190 acre-feet per year using the GSP model or 6,540 using an unverifiable model from the largest water pumpers in the basin The table below breaks down water use by sector The Groundwater Authority remains committed to implementing sustainable solutions to manage the region’s water resources and asks the water district to end its litigation efforts and reengage in the GSP implementation process to protect the valley’s water not just for private interest but for the entire community for generations to come Children had the chance to gather more than 4,000 eggs during the Meadowbrook Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday Photos by Amber Hewitt/The Island News Community members enjoy an Easter Sunrise Service hosted by First Helena’s Anglican is celebrating the 100th annual prayer service at the Old We will resume our discussion about heaven next week From staff reports Chabad Greater Hilton Head will distribute hundreds of packages of handmade Shmurah Matzah MILTON–Meadowbrook Christian players gathered at midcourt before saluting their fans following Wednesday’s exciting District 4 Class A quarterfinal against defending champion St even though only one team could advance Wednesday Hannah Millett played her best high school game scoring a career-high 15 points and making two critical defensive plays in the final 50 seconds; Madalyn Fasnacht gutted through a sprained ankle to also score 15 and Meadowbrook edged Neumann 44-41 in the latest chapter of what has become a storied postseason rivalry This was the fourth straight season Meadowbrook and Neumann collided in districts This also was the third time the outcome was decided either in overtime and/or in the final seconds ‘This is just a really good basketball game,'” Neumann coach Jaiden Cioffi said both teams are playing really good defense and causing chaos on the court.” The lead changed hands 11 times over the final three quarters 42-41 when Kaylee Ward drained a jumper with 2 ½ minutes remaining while earning a spot against top-seeded Lourdes in Saturday’s semifinals at Danville Meadowbrook graduated a group of decorated seniors from last year’s state qualifier featuring just two seniors and starting two freshmen That makes this latest semifinal run especially rewarding and I think we did that as a team,” Millett said “It’s good to see them get to have this experience because there were a lot of people that were saying they weren’t going to be anything,” Meadowbrook coach Shane Devlin said “These girls just bought themselves two more district games and that’s a great experience for a young team I’ve coached here for eight years and been coaching for nearly 30 in football and baseball and at this point my hope is the kids get the experience they’re having right now.” What an experience Neumann produced this year And with everything Neumann achieved the past two seasons including league and district championships as well as two state quarterfinal appearances Neumann's Sophie Reid grabs a rebound in the second half of Wednesday's Class A quarterfinal The Knights had just six players all season and played multiple games with only five kept improving and kept building on the most successful four-year run in program history Although the Knights will not hang a championship banner the character they revealed all season helps them leave an important “Just to be where we are in our situation with just six players and doing this is amazing I told the girls there is no reason to feel upset,” Cioffi said ‘You have exceeded everyone’s expectations if you couldn’t tell already.’ I just want to thank my two seniors (Niyah Tutler and Sophie Reid) for staying locked in for the entire season and everyone worked to get better every day.” Neumann kept fighting and all six players scored Tutler and Reid both scored eight points in their final games also combining for 13 rebounds and seven steals Tutler added seven assists; Bre Nixon scored nine points Savana Smith eight and Kallee Johnson six with six rebounds Despite never being able run 5-on-5 at practices Neumann kept growing throughout the season Utilizing film study and showcasing a ferocious competitive drive the Knights won their final three regular season games and came within a shot and/or play of reaching a fourth straight semifinal but the journey which will long this 2025 Neumann squad we knew they were a really good team,” Millett said but they battled for 32 minutes every game,” Cioffi said “The expectations were exceeded on my end and on everyone’s end.” scoring the game’s first eight points less than three minutes in Nixon hit a go-ahead 3-pointer midway through the fourth quarter and 41-40 when she took a Reid layup coast-to-coast with 2 minutes After Smith hit a go-ahead 3-pointer late in the third and after Nixon hit hers midway through the fourth 5 rebounds) quickly erased those leads with scores in the paint That set the stage for Millett who shined throughout the first half scoring 13 points and making all but one of her six shots She came up even bigger in the last 50 seconds first scoring on a drive which made it 44-41 with 50 seconds left Millett then hustled downcourt and made a steal she blocked a 3-point attempt with 15 seconds left Senior Emma George then clinched the victory intercepting a long inbound pass as time expired “I knew that girl was shooting really well and I knew they were going to get the ball to her but it did,” Millett said of her block It helps that my teammates are always encouraging me and telling me I can do this.” Fasnacht re-injured her ankle early in the first quarter she returned for the start of the second quarter and continued her stellar season making four steals and dealing three assists Devlin talked with Millett earlier season after she was averaging just two shots per game and said how much the team needed her Millett received the message loud and clear The versatile guard was averaging 3.7 points per game making all three of her first-half 3-pointers and scoring nearly half of her team’s points to help it go up the game resembled a heavyweight fight with neither team flinching nor refusing to sacrifice their body in pursuit of victory you saw what she is capable of,” Devlin said “I was glad to see her having that kind of night.” and we’re bumped and bruised,” Cioffi said “It was just a really good game.” It’s not a coincidence that in the first year that the Lycoming College baseball team had a true home field since .. BYESVILLE − Meadowbrook junior Addy Sichina has been making high school softball look like a simple game so far this season Sichina has put up some impressive numbers behind a dominating effort inside the pitching circle "Addy has just really been locked in to start the season," Meadowbrook head coach Mike Wiggins said "She's leading us in that number 4 spot in our lineup and really hitting the ball well Then she's our number one pitcher again this year just giving us a huge lift to get off to a good start." Sichina's stats would look good on a video game as she has compiled a robust .650 batting average to go with a .630 on base percentage and a 1.125 slugging percentage Sichina's power numbers include a total of 7 home runs With the ball in her hand from the pitching circle Sichina has continued to make things look easy by putting together a 6-3 record with a strong 1.86 ERA in 56.1 innings pitched She has collected 40 K's while just issuing 27 walks in headlining the Meadowbrook pitching staff Sichina has flashed a solid glove holding down the hot corner at 3rd base racking up 40 putouts in 59 chances and 19 assists without committing an error for a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage "I think my success has a lot to do with the talented people I play with every night," Sichina said "We always keep a positive attitude and really try to support each other We have a lot of talent on our team and it sort of makes my job easier We have been together for a long time and I feel that gives us a huge edge out on the field." Sichina credits aggressive mindset for successSichina is no stranger to success as a 2-sport standout student-athlete at Meadowbrook who earned 1st Team MVL and 1st Team East District honors last season and a 2-time district champion winning pitcher Sichina is also a standout performer on the volleyball court for head coach Kelly Zehnder and the Colts' highly successful program She reached the 1,000 career assist plateau last season and was named MVL and District 12 1st Team honors for the Colts who finished 24-2 and reached the Division IV regional semifinals "I think part of the reason for my success is my positive mental mindset," Sichina added And it seems to work by boosting my confidence "It's just part of my aggressive mindset I play with in softball and volleyball," Sichina continued "I think I've sort of had that my whole life starting young playing sports I've grown up playing that way and it seemed to work for me so I figure it's working so might as well stick to the plan." talented Meadowbrook softball team entered the season looking for a third consecutive trip to the Ohio High School Athletic Association regional tournament Joining Sichina on the talented Colts roster are 9 returning lettermen including 4-year lettermen in seniors Addy Wiggins and Alexx Combs along with 3-year letter winners in senior Bethany Dickey More: Area field athletes headline winners at Hank Smith Invite More: Batter up! Team-by-team previews for the 2025 softball season Sichina feels good about the way the Colts have started the season She sees that success continuing with another extended OHSAA postseason run this season "I'm very proud of how our team has got off to a good start this season," Sichina said "We had a huge loss at the beginning of the season with McKenna Boyer going out with an injury down at spring training in Myrtle Beach She had her surgery a few days ago and will be starting her rehab soon "But Natalee Norman has stepped in and done a great job for us," Sichina added With both of us able to get the job done and we really complement each other We are on the right track and just focused on continuing to build momentum And we plan on making another tournament run back to the regionals for the third straight year...that's the goal." 2025 at 5:08 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Village officials and developers hope the TIF District and redevelopment will revitalize the shopping center at 2133 63rd St IL —Village commissioners unanimously voted in favor of designating the Meadowbrook Shopping Center as a TIF District and approving an extensive redevelopment helmed by Stellco Properties The decision comes with the aim of revitalizing the 189,000 square foot shopping plaza at 2133 63rd St. which has been in decline and disrepair in recent years Village documents have cited the shopping center's deteriorating buildings and parking lots inadequate utilities and excessive vacancies Meadowbrook Shopping Center had a 40 percent vacancy rate Commissioner Chris Gilmartin thanked Stellco Properties for their "investment in our community." "We are working with you on this redevelopment agreement Other village commissioners expressed agreement with Gilmartin's statement The total costs for the proposed TIF area are estimated at $9.5 million per a presentaion from SB Friedman Developing Advisors plans to build a 15,000 square foot retail or grocery store along with three new outlots of 8,400 square feet or more for additional retail tenants Developers also plan to add a two drive-thru restaurants and a car wash "The Village of Downers Grove is very pleased to have a partner like Stellco Properties for the revitalization of the Meadowbrook Shopping Center," Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Bryan Gay told Patch "The creation of the TIF district and the redevelopment plan has been two years in the making and we are excited to see this project approved and moving forward." "We look forward to Meadowbrook becoming a destination with new restaurants and retail options for residents and visitors on 63rd Street." Stellco Properties is collaborating with village staff to get the necessary permits to begin work on the development It's anticipated the first phase of the redevelopment will begin in summer 2025 there are 10 sites available for potential tenants at Meadowbrook Shopping Center according to village documents from December 2024 These include the former sites of Cinema Treasures and Taste Indian Chinese Cuisine Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Alachua County has issued a secondary lien and daily $500 fine on Meadowbrook Golf Course after a special magistrate hearing for code violations.    creates a public nuisance declaration for the unkept golf course County staff said the business now has 30 days to comply with maintenance codes or Alachua County may hire a vender to clean up the land charging the cost to the land’s property taxes The business has been closed for several years, even after receiving the green light to build a two-story driving range on the property. Christopher Marcum told Mainstreet that the golf course is permanently closed.  Marcum also said he hadn’t heard about the special magistrate meeting and would reach out to the county He said the property is also under contract for purchase said a special magistrate issued a $100 per day fine in October 2023 for junk Alachua County placed a lien on the property in February before the most recent violation.   the special magistrate issued a $500 per day fine because it is a repeat violation. Marcum didn’t show up for the Sept 5 hearing and told Mainstreet that he hadn’t heard from the county on the issue Krajewski said the county sends out certified mail to the property owner and posts a notice at the property for the magistrate hearing including another mailing with the finding of facts.   He added that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will need to sign off at a meeting before the county enters the property to clear the code issues—assuming the property owner hasn’t resolved it already has over $30,000 in fines from the October 2023 violation Krajewski said a secondary lien has been placed on the property because of the violation.   In 2022, the former owner of West End Golf Course also dealt with over $30,000 in fines and a lien placed against the property The owner had to settle the issue with a special magistrate before he could move toward selling the property.   Marcum closed the golf course after Hurricane Elsa in 2021 because of flooding. He told the county that the property isn’t viable without another stream of revenue to support it when flooding occurs in the low-lying areas I feel for the home owners and am very grateful we chose to *not* buy there in the early 2000s County should “buy”/take over this abandoned eyesore property Great compassion for what those homeowners have experienced Do you really think he intends to pay any of the fines that have been levied on Meadowbrook Golf Club If the owner doesn’t live in the U.S it’s likely there’s no plan to pay the levied penalties The flood abatement issue hasn’t been resolved If we get another tropical storm/hurricane the North side of the property WILL flood again Having the county purchase the property will only incur more exorbitant costs to the taxpayers to finally correct the drainage issues there the county purchases the property under Imminent Domain then they need to find a way to wall off the North end and develop the rest of the course the county should take responsibility and fix those things anyway And I’m shocked to see that the roads aren’t kept up and they allow many houses to sit in a state of disarray with the law kept and the houses Decaying I’m 72 and he’s 87 and we’ve actually reached out to get help with our road here who apparently nobody owns but it’s private and not kept up yet but when I drive out in Gainsville, Someone in the county needs to start riding around and issuing fines to people that are not keeping up with their property Your neighbor should Not have to call and report you the county should be doing their job Maybe Ron DeSantis needs to drive around Gainsville I don’t think Ron DiSantis cares about what the Gainesville subdivisions look like Have you seen the results of any of the Solar Farms he approves everyday A series of retention ponds along the backside of golf course would resolve flooding issue Why does the city of Gainesville pick and choose the properties with code violations to go after What about residential properties that are abandoned These properties are a threat to the health of their neighbors as well as lowering the surrounding property values Years and years and years these neglected and abandoned properties are allowed to exist You are right to ask about residential properties but what I’m advocating is using the Meadowbrook property to create a green space with responsible urban planning Residential properties turn into remodeling tasks which end up getting flipped Meadowbrook already had issues with flooding I advocate for better planning and balance Gainesville is turning into subdivisions and strip malls and student housing I remember when the land on the west side was just that BOCC needs to use common sense and stop issuing permits left and right to developers who only care about the bottom line Please Support Continuous Local Covid-19 Coverage on Glenside Local The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) announced the opening of Meadowbrook Farm located at 1633 Washington Lane in Jenkintown The 21-acre estate harbors a number of gardens featuring plants from around the world and more than a dozen other “garden rooms” filled with seasonal annuals Visitors can also check out the artistry of cloud and espalier-pruned trees The farm is open seasonally from mid-April to mid-October and offers free admission For more information about Meadowbrook Farm, you can click here You can also take a virtual tour via the video below: For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here BYESVILLE −Sean Frizzell has been part of a successful Meadowbrook softball program for the last 13 years But this spring in preparation to begin his sixth year serving as head coach of the Colts Frizzell made a decision it was time to leave the day-to-day duties to someone else The main reason behind that decision was to focus more on his family "After 13 great years with the Meadowbrook softball program," Frizzell said "I have decided that it is time to focus on my grandchildren in their endeavors My time with the program has been so fulfilling and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the program." who last season guided the Colts to a 21-11 record along with their second straight sectional and district championships Frizzell was an assistant coach under Bridget George on Meadowbrook teams that reached the state semifinals and regional final appearances He was a part of the coaching staff on four of the five district championships the Colts softball program has collected "My goal has always been to keep the game of softball fun for the girls," Frizzell said "After all this is a 'game' and a learning lesson for life incorporating teamwork I just hope I helped to aide these student-athletes to become kind and caring adults And to become successful and reach their goals." While he's not going to be involved in practice sessions and the numerous daily responsibilities of leading a varsity softball program More: Check out the area's top softball players as a new season gets underway "I plan to stay with the program as a volunteer and to help all I can," Frizzell said "I will be at the games to support and cheer the girls on This year's team is a veteran squad that will hopefully make a run deep into the tournament again." and I have no doubt the program is in good hands with Mike Wiggins taking the reins." Frizzell continued "And I will be around and willing to help any way I can contribute." Meadowbrook athletic director Johnny Jones announced that assistant coach Mike Wiggins would serve as interim head coach the rest of the season Wiggins will receive a helping hand from the Meadowbrook football program with Colts head football coach Steve Norman and assistant coach Dalton Wiggins joining the softball coaching staff for the remainder of the season "Coach Frizzell has done a tremendous job getting the softball program to where it is now," Jones said "He is extremely passionate about the game ad has dedicated countless hours Coach Frizzell wants the best for our athletes and has truly developed lasting relationships with our student-athletes." Meadowbrook is off to a strong start with a perfect 5-0 record including a 1-0 start in Muskingum Valley League play thus far 2025 at 7:32 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A Tax Increment Financing District has been proposed for the Meadowbrook Shopping Center the Downers Grove village board will consider creating a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District to facilitate the redevelopment of Meadowbrook Shopping Center A public hearing was held March 3 regarding the proposal for the plaza No comment were made by residents or neighboring establishments during the public hearing The property was bought by Stellco Properties in 2022 They plan to add a 15,000 square foot retail or grocery store Property Meets Requirements of Tax Increment Redevelopment Allocation Act (TIF Act) According to information presented by SB Friedman Developing Advisors during the meeting the property meets the eligibility of the Tax Increment Redevelopment Allocation Act (TIF Act) The site qualifies as a "blighted" or "conservation area," due to factors that include excessive vacancies inadequate utilities and other considerations According to data shared by SB Friedman Developing Advisors the plaza's vacancy rate was around 40 percent in the spring of 2023 they estimated similar nearby shopping had an average vacancy rate of six percent "deterioration was observed on all parcels" of the proposed TIF area Cited deterioration included cracked sidewalks crumbling parking lots and damaged buildings The property's inadequate utilities were cited as a lack of stormwater management systems and "underground and overhead utilities" that don't exist in the proposed TIF area are old or obsolete or are not sufficient for the proposed TIF area's needs The redevelopment plan aims to demolish parts of the plaza and improve its appearance and public infrastructure to encourage private investment This may include repairing buildings and upgrading their facades and making other upgrades to the site the project should support the village's 2017 Comprehensive Plan along with other comprehensive plans that may be outlined in the future Meadowbrook Shopping Center is described as "the largest development opportunity on 63rd Street." The project also aims to get support from local the plaza could be used for commercial or residential developments Meadowbrook Shopping Center comprises 189,000 square feet and is currently home to the following businesses: There are 10 sites available for potential tenants The Windsor Police Service is seeking information from the public following a report of a suspicious person at a public park in East Windsor police responded to a report of a suspicious person at Meadowbrook Park located in the 2800 block of Meadowbrook Lane The person was observed taking a selfie with a two-year-old child and kissing the child on the head Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience The suspicious person left the area prior to police arrival but was last seen sitting on a nearby park bench The person is described as an East Indian or Middle Eastern male Investigators are asking residents and business owners in the area to check their video surveillance or dashcam footage for evidence that may assist with this investigation transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Ball also unveils artist and final design selected for commemorative sculpture selected to finish out the site The COVID-19 pandemic affected all of us in ways that we may never be able to adequately express and all the sacrifices made during the pandemic This project is part of the healing process as our community regroups from the tragedies surrounding the pandemic and it empowers us to come together to celebrate all that we have accomplished Native birch trees were selected to encompass the memorial space due to their symbolism of new beginnings and growth curling bark and spreading limbs that offer excellent shade these native trees can easily adapt to Maryland’s changing environment and various soils The first tree was planted at the memorial grove’s groundbreaking ceremony in November 2023 The memorial’s fountain is made of polished black granite and reflects the adjacent trees and surroundings even when the water is not flowing in the winter along with landscape beds of colorful and fragrant flowers to brighten the area and add to the serene setting “The memorial has truly come together beautifully with the fountain a new sculpture will further enhance this memorial,” said Nick Mooneyhan “The Department of Recreation and Parks is honored to be able to provide this space for our community And we look forward to this grove becoming a space for quiet reflection.” Ball also unveiled the design for a commissioned sculpture selected to be featured at the memorial Howard County selected Florida artists Jim Benedict and Lily Kuonen to design and complete a 16-foot sculpture that features intricately fabricated bronze and native Bay Forget-Me-Not flowers These Bay Forget-Me-Nots symbolize remembrance compassion and the strength of the human spirit celebrating the connections that bring the community together The sculpture is expected to be completed and installed by September 2025 “COVID-19 has proven to be the most significant public health crisis of the last century “The COVID Memorial Grove will serve as a place of reflection for the dedicated health workers across the county as well as a place for all of us to remember and honor those we lost to the pandemic.” “Despite all of the new challenges that the pandemic presented and the impact on our personnel our firefighters never stopped working to educate “This memorial will serve as a permanent place for all of us to reflect on what we’ve endured these last few years as we work to heal.” protecting and serving took on a new meaning for our police officers,” said Major Terrence Benn “We saw firsthand the toll this virus took on so many people and families It was our mission to keep people as safe as possible during a time that was challenging for everyone.” “Our DCRS staff never sat down and bravely served stood and held hands as residents anxiously waited for vaccines and answered the calls of so many who were sitting isolated during those tough days,” said Jacqueline R Department of Community Resources and Services comfort and community in this sacred space.” “This memorial serves as a place for reflection but also for all those who stepped up to serve our community throughout the pandemic Let this remind us that even in our most challenging times our collective strength and resilience will carry us through,” said Tina Laboy Meadowbrook Park is located alongside the Meadowbrook Athletic Complex at 5001 Meadowbrook Lane in Ellicott City basketball courts and about 2.5 miles of sidewalks and pathways that circle the park BYESVILLE − Meadowbrook High's girls basketball team was dealt a devastating blow with the unexpected and tragic death of head coach Ty Sichina He was preparing to guide the Colts girls' program for a second time after recently being tabbed by the Rolling Hills School District who taught in the Rolling Hills district for 30 years before retiring in 2015 2024 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus surrounded by his family The Colts have decided to battle through their grief and put forth an effort that would make their late coach proud of them said Meadowbrook senior standout Emma Webster "I think what is really motivating us is Coach Ty We are taking our hurt and grief and turning it into motivation," Webster said "Being able to put all those emotions into hard work for him Knowing that every day we can leave practice or a game and say Coach Ty is proud of us." More: Meadowbrook mourns sudden death of Ty Sichina, a veteran educator and coach His hiring: Sichina brings experience in his second stint with Meadowbrook girls basketball Webster smiled as she recalled her first meeting with Sichina 'You're not going to like me sometimes,'" Webster said And he told me that day he was so happy to be back coaching at Meadowbrook because he didn't think he would ever get another opportunity and I could hear it in his voice and that got me excited a little "You could really tell just one practice in that he was dedicated to our team and to us," Webster continued "Coach Ty really pushed me in a way that I've never been pushed before He made me do things I didn't know I could do But then he would always call me over and tell me really proud of you.' And I could tell he meant it Webster feels it's her responsibility to help the younger players deal with their emotions especially the freshmen who played for Sichina last season on the eighth-grade team "I definitely feel being one of the older players that it's my responsibility to help lead my teammates through this tough time," Webster said who played for Coach Ty last season on the eighth-grade team and all my teammates in dealing with all our emotions "I think we all built such a strong connection with him We are just doing our best to support each other." That return to the sidelines last season to coach the Meadowbrook eighth-grade team proved to be the spark that led him to begin his second stint leading the Colts varsity program Sichina said during an interview with the Daily Jeffersonian after accepting the position back in late August Wolverton steps in to continue with Sichina's plan for ColtsMeadowbrook graduate Tori Wolverton who Sichina selected to be his JV coach this season now takes over to serve as interim varsity head coach "Although it's been my dream since I was a little girl it's not the way I wanted to get it," Wolverton said "It's hard to be excited for something that was handed to me in all the wrong ways and that's my biggest driving force right now but I wanted to do it together with him for a few years "I remember Coach Ty called me right before he accepted the job," Wolverton said I need you with me,' and he was so excited about getting to coach here at Meadowbrook again was a four-year standout letterman in the Colts' girls basketball program "Coach Ty was kind of grooming me to take over some day," Wolverton said "But he still had that coaching itch and wanted another crack at it I love the game of basketball just like he did And I can see myself someday in the same boat as he was And I don't think I will ever lose that coaching itch either "We had lots of talks and made plans on what we wanted to do with the program this season but now I plan to do my best to carry on with those plans he wanted to accomplish And we just want to make him proud with the way we play the game." Plans in place to honor Coach Ty Sichina's memoryWolverton said the Colts have plans to honor Sichina in several ways the "Ty Jersey" in recognition of her tremendous leadership work in helping to help guide her team through the difficult situation "We have been trying to be there for each other losing Coach Ty is like losing a member of the family," Meadowbrook senior Marabelle Thornberry said "But everyone has different ways of dealing with loss We are just trying to pull together and lean on each other." Players will wear memorial ribbons on their shoes and Main Street Printing in Byesville is creating special team shooting shirts that will feature a special orange heart with with 'TS' inscribed in it that the players will proudly wear to honor Sichina "He was just such a positive person and went out of his way to make sure the girls were having fun on the court while getting their work done," Wolverton said "We always teased him about his bad 'dad jokes' he would always crack to keep the girls loose and we all miss him dearly and plan to do our best on and off the basketball court to make him proud." PICKERINGTON − Meadowbrook High had rode a huge wave of momentum in recent weeks to a 22-game winning streak leading the Colts to a fifth consecutive berth into the Ohio High School Athletic Association's regional tournament It seemed that momentum was still with Meadowbrook in the early stages of Thursday's Division IV regional semifinal matchup with Vincent Warren inside Pickerington North High School The Colts quickly took victories in the first two sets by scores of 25-22 and 25-18 and seemed poised to claim a 23rd straight win and a spot in Saturday's regional championship game But then the 'Mo' jumped across the net and joined forces with the Warriors and they rode it to stunning five-set comeback victory over the Colts Warren rallied to sweep the next three sets by scores of 25-22 moved to 22-2 and advanced to the regional title game they have a great team," Meadowbrook head coach Kelly Zehnder said following the disappointing loss "Madison Long really started hitting the ball well And we could not recover once they got it going." Colts' fast start faded as Long heated up in third setIn the opening two sets Meadowbrook controlled Warren's potent 1-2 punch of Long and Sydney Starcher but that changed with the start of the third set "We handled her and the Starcher girl pretty well to start off," Zehnder added "But then we lost track of them a few times starting that third set And once you do that against a good team like that Making her mark: Colts' Addy Sichina embraces challenge to reach career milestone OHSAA state football championships: View a fan's guide for December Zehnder then turned her attention to recognizing her lone senior in Katie Stoney who played her final game in her stellar Meadowbrook volleyball career with the tough loss "I want to talk about my senior Katie Stoney the heart and soul of our team," Zehnder said She did a nice job blocking Long and hit the ball well all night and we will miss Katie next year for sure." Stoney finished with 24 points and 20 kills in the game along with three digs and three blocks to lead the Colts' effort the Colts finished 24-2 and gave the Meadowbrook community many great memories this season Zehnder will return plenty of firepower in hopes of another deep postseason run for the Colts Headlined by the return of seniors-to-be Addy Sichina along with juniors-to-be Natalee Norman and Kara Launder and sophomores-to-be in Drew Daugherty and Presleigh Valentine with a lot of good things we accomplished," Zehnder added "We will miss Katie of course but we have lots of talent coming back And we will be back at it again next year working to get back here again." Smithberger added 15 points and 15 kills with three digs and Nicola was busy with 26 digs which gave her 1,000 career digs Thompson finished with six points and four kills Ginn chipped in 12 digs and Sichina added to her 1,000-assist mark with 46 to go with 14 digs acting as the operator for the Meadowbrook CO2 Storage Hub (the Meadowbrook Project) has announced that it received D065 scheme approval from the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) on February 19 Pending fulfillment of the approval’s conditions the Meadowbrook Project is set to begin its commercial operations at its location in Sturgeon County The Meadowbrook Project is believed to be the first initiative under Alberta’s open-access carbon sequestration hub program to reach this significant milestone Bison is supported by key investors, including Marubeni Corporation and Mizuho Bank Ltd and plans to expand the Meadowbrook Project in phases starting with small-scale operations (<100ktpa) and scaling up to more than 3Mtpa as the demand for CO2 storage grows The project will provide a reliable CO2 sequestration solution to industrial emitters in the Edmonton region offering a strategic and permanent storage option especially due to its early operational timeline and the favorable characteristics of the Woodbend Group storage reservoir With its innovative approach to carbon sequestration and strong backing Bison is poised to play a key role in Alberta’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and support the region’s transition to a more sustainable energy future Read more: Bison Announces Mizuho Bank Investment In Alberta CCS Projects OLD WASHINGTON −Meadowbrook junior Sommer Ginn has a storybook moment in Saturday's season opening 7-3 victory over Elmwood in a game played on the artificial turf at Buckeye Trail High School stepped to the plate to start the game and promptly belted a long home run over the left field fence to give the Colts the quick momentum with the 1-0 lead I was just trying to hit the ball hard somewhere," Ginn said with a big smile "I just saw the ball really well and just tried to attack it I got enough to get it out and get us started fast today." Ginn gave credit for the fast start to a recently completed spring trip to the Cal Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach The Colts just got back earlier in the week from an undefeated showing during their trip south "We got to play some really good teams down there," Ginn added "I think it got us really able to get some good work it down there And I think that momentum just came home with us We got some good team bonding fun down there along with getting to play some good ball." Meadowbrook finished with eight hits in the game Addy Wiggins smacked a single that plated a pair of RBIs while Natalee Norman added an RBI double for the winners Junior Addy Sichina tossed the complete game to earn the pitching win for Meadowbrook 3 walks and contributed a pair of base hits offensively Fairfield Union 11: Kyleigh McGraw doubled as the Electrics scored 14 runs over the first three innings in a season-opening win Lexie Charles added two hits and three RBIs Karlee Southall had a double and a single and Cassidy Himes and Dilyn Brown scored three runs in the win Charles also had four strikeouts in a complete game win Garaway 6: Gabbi Hammer doubled among her three hits as the Tornadoes opened the season with a road win Daylee Foster also had two hits and Addy Antonetz stole two bases for the West M offense while Kadie Bare went the distance in the circle for the win allowing seven hits with four strikeouts and two walks 3: Mylin Driggs and Elyse Baker went 4-for-4 and each swatted a home run in Game 1 while Baker had a home run among her three hits and drove in three runs in Game 2 for the Ceramics Driggs drove in five runs and Baker and Paige Frame struck out eight and walked two in the shutout win in the circle walked four and allowed five hits in a complete game victory in Game 2 while Rylee Chamberlin added two hits and two RBIs and Maelee Collins had two hits to lead the offense 1: The Raiders scored 15 in the first inning of Game 1 and seven in the first of Game 2 as the offense was rolling in a season-opening sweep of the Warriors Laney Kangas had seven strikeouts to earn the victory in the circle in Game 1 Paige Lanning had three hits and three RBIs and Blair Clawson Myka Augenstein led Morgan in Game 2 with a triple Remi Keirns chipped in two hits and Allia Rush picked up the victory allowing no hits and fanning six during her four innings of work Buckeye Trail 1 (5 inn.): The young Warriors managed just 4 hits in the opening day setback to the visiting Royals in non-league action Buckeye Trail fell behind 7-0 after just two innings and could not recover Sophomore Emilyn Watson provided a spark with a second inning home run for the Warriors Gwen McElwain each had a single with Ela Patterson stroking a double River View 4: Ava Kulbacki went 3-for-4 with a triple double and two RBIs and winning pitcher Addison Lahmers struck out 14 and allowed five hits to lead the Generals past their county rivals Pru Fechuch and Keira Schrock had two hits for Ridgewood while Joann Thompson had a single and a RBI and Shieann Waldren doubled to lead the River View offense East Canton 6: Kayla McPeak hit a two-run single to cap a five-run seventh Haylee Hall earned the win in relief and had a single with two RBIs and Rylee Lechner hit a double and knocked in a run for the winners 4: The Quakers scored a pair of walk-off wins against the Scotties Paiton Murphy had seven strikeouts and allowed 10 hits in six innings for the no-decision in Game 1 for the Scotties Alivia Reffitt went 3-for-3 with five RBIs and Ashlyn Davis and Delaney Bell had two hits each at the plate Ally Peterson and Bell had two hits and Lauren Leas knocked in two runs in Game 2 Davis fanned five and allowed eight hits in the complete game loss John Glenn 1: Kendall Snider tripled for the Muskies in a season-opening loss to the Big Red More: Guernsey Eagles vs Badges game puts spotlight on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Ava Miller and Kinley Porter also had hits for John Glenn and Snider allowed five runs in three innings for the loss 1: The Mustangs swept Coshocton in the season-opening twinbill Mallorie Stamper had two of Coshocton's six hits and Jaelyn Allen stole two bases in Game 1 Jazlene Brown and Breanah Wickliff had the three hits in Game 2 for Coshocton 8: The Marauders had too much offense for the Panthers in the twinbill Faith Greene had two hits and Mia Metzger drove in two runs in Game 1 for New Lex while Dupler also had three hits in Game 2 with Metzger adding two hits and two RBIs and Makenzy McCoy and Jorja Burkhart chipping in two hits apiece Newark 6: Max Morrow tallied a game high 6 goals to lead the Muskies to the season opening victory over the Wildcats 3 assists while Morrow added a nearly 24/26 effort in faceoffs checks out the ‘group spinner’ on the first day of PrairiePlay’s reopening at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana on Thursday up the ladder on the play equipment on at the first day of PrairiePlay’s reopening at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana on Thursday Diane Stannard of Urbana helps granddaughter Evie Stannard the first day of the reopening of PrairiePlay at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana A-7; see more of our photographers’ work on Instagram (@news_gazette) LeeAnn Cosper gets a hand from granddaughter Lorelei Cosper as she rides on the new zipline ABOVE: People of all ages explore the new PrairiePlay playground Thursday the first day of its reopening at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana play together in the playhouses on at the first day of PrairiePlay’s reopening at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana on Thursday tries out the net climber on the first day of PrairiePlay’s reopening at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana on Thursday up the equipment on the first day of PrairiePlay’s reopening at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana on Thursday takes her “grand-dog” Olive for a ride on the zipline at the first day of PrairiePlay’s reopening at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana on Thursday She is in town dog-sitting for her daughter The new playground at Meadowbrook Park is open year-round from dawn to dusk Urbana Park District officials announced Thursday afternoon A celebratory open house is planned for May 3 URBANA — The new PrairiePlay playground is now open “This is a culmination of a true community effort to replace a beloved playground with a new one accessible to more people,” said Executive Director Tim Bartlett The original PrairiePlay playground was built in 1995 Bartlett said in a previous interview that structural stability was the park district’s primary concern as the playground’s vertical support members were “buried into the ground.” The community said goodbye to the old playground at a final playdate in late February and the structure was later demolished following two work days in March where community members could retrieve the “Helping Hands” pavers they bought when the playground was originally built The new playground includes climbing structures Grants and private donations were among the funding sources for the $1.1 million project and the district sought community input on the design “It is a beautiful and exciting place to play and we hope the public enjoys it,” Bartlett said Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Las Vegas Sands looks to widen portions of the Meadowbrook Parkway as part of a $150 million plan to blunt the impact of a new casino resort on the site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum according to a draft environmental impact report released Thursday Among the top mitigation measures proposed by the multibillion-dollar Nevada-based company include adding one lane on each side of a stretch of the 90-year-old Meadowbrook from the Northern State Parkway to Hempstead Turnpike and spending an estimated $20 million to build a new well to supply water to the Coliseum site according to the report and Sands officials includes engineering studies of the project's impact on traffic electricity and addresses noise and air pollution as well as public health and socioeconomic concerns based in Hauppauge and its completion represents a significant step in the environmental evaluation of the 72-acre headquartered in Las Vegas and once a mainstay on the famed casino strip has pitched a $6 billion "integrated resort" on the Coliseum property that would include a casino The company announced its intentions in 2023 to re-enter the North America market with a project in Nassau after closing its Vegas resort to build and operate six sites in Asia retail and all things business across Long Island By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy The Nassau casino resort is contingent on rezoning the area and winning a highly competitive state gaming license expected to be awarded at the end of 2025 "The Meadowbrook has been a traffic problem for central Nassau County for decades with numerous choke points and lack of investment," Michael Levoff Sands senior vice president of strategy and public affairs Levoff also noted Hempstead "currently operates in a water deficit a condition that hasn't been addressed despite significant development area."  "We will invest millions of dollars into a new well with excess capacity that will become available to Town of Hempstead residents," he said Nassau County lawmakers voted unanimously Wednesday to make the DEIS publicly available for review and written comment through Jan in the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building on Franklin Avenue in Mineola Community opposition to the project includes concerns over traffic congestion water usage and negative social impact on students at nearby Hofstra University Nassau Community College and Kellenberg Memorial High School A lawsuit filed by Hofstra University against the administration of County Executive Bruce Blakeman the 19-member County Legislature and the county Planning Commission cited violations of the Open Meetings law and prompted Sands officials to restart the environmental review The project has faced opposition from the "Say No To The Casino" civic group which in a statement on Thursday reaffirmed its stance that the project will "produce economic harm The project's supporters include construction and trades labor unions local chambers of commerce and minority business groups who say the project would be a boon to the local economy Sands holds a 42-year lease that allows the company to operate the 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Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the Queer, Trans, and Allies community to the All Gender Recreation Swim at Meadowbrook Pool (10515 35th Ave access stairs and ADA lift available for pool This event is designed to provide a safe swim experience for queer and trans individuals but is open to all BYESVILLE − Times have been tough for the Meadowbrook girls basketball program coming off an extremely difficult and emotional year with the unexpected and tragic passing of head coach Ty Sichina just prior to the start of the season In searching for a new coach to provide some stability and reenergize the girls program the Rolling Hills School District opted to put their trust in a true "Meadowbrook Man" to lead the way as head coach That man is veteran coach and 28-year educator as a teacher within the Rolling Hills district in Dave Francis who will be officially hired at the next school board meeting on Thursday I know all the kids having taught most of my potential players," Francis said "I have developed relationships with them already I also have four grandchildren in the school system and who will be playing for the Colts in the future "With everything this team has been through last year with the passing of Coach Sichina," Francis added "one of my top priorities will be to get the ladies refocused with some strong stability within our program I'm very excited for this opportunity and want to develop a winning attitude with sportsmanship and a great work ethic." Francis returns for his second stint guiding the Meadowbrook girls basketball program having served as head coach from 2000-04 with a record of 45-41 during that span Meadowbrook athletic director Johnny Jones feels strongly that with Francis's strong roots with the community "Last season was a difficult one for the Meadowbrook girls’ basketball program with the tragic passing of Coach Sichina whose impact on so many will never be forgotten," Jones said "The hiring of tenured educator and veteran coach Dave Francis provides stability and leadership as the team looks to regroup and build for the future "We would also like to express our sincere appreciation for Tori Wolverton and her staff They stepped up to lead the team through unprecedented adversity Their dedication to the team and commitment to Meadowbrook basketball have been invaluable." Francis's coaching resume includes 26 years at various levels including Meadowbrook girls varsity and junior varsity the last six years as boys junior varsity coach on head coach Clint Crane's varsity coaching staff at Caldwell High Last season's rough season for the Colts concluded with a 4-19 record along with a 39-67 record over the previous five seasons But Francis likes what he sees and is confident things can get turned around and is excited for the opportunity More: Meadowbrook mourns sudden death of Ty Sichina, a veteran educator and coach More: 'Like losing a member of the family': Meadowbrook wants to make Coach Ty proud this season "I was attracted to this opportunity because I see potential in the program and the athletes we have in the program," Francis said "It's more than wins and losses; it's about building character commitment and teamwork we can create something special here at Meadowbrook." Francis also points to the relationships he already has developed with his former students in the classroom and hopes it carrying over to the basketball court will be a huge advanatage "I have taught most all of my new players in school so we already have a strong relationship," Francis added "Those relationships will help make a smooth transition easier for everyone involved They already know what to expect from me and know the right buttons to push with me." BYESVILLE — Justice Huey set a new standard on Friday night The Meadowbrook senior became the program's all-time leader in career passing yards His poise on a key possession early in the third quarter also added to a memorable night for the Colts' faithful hitting Landon Khune for the go-ahead 4-yard touchdown It sparked a big second half in a 40-20 Muskingum Valley League Small School Division win who finished with 313 yards and five total TDs and Dalton was the varsity quarterback when I was in elementary Everyone knows his achievements," Huey said They had faith in me and let me throw the ball I'll forever be grateful to the school and the coaching staff Ohio high school football scores: Muskingum Valley game reports from Week 4 1-0) led 13-6 at the half on a pair of scoring strikes between Huey and Nick Norman Crooksville recovered a free ball on the kickoff quarterback Brayson Hill sprinted 43 yards to the end zone His 2-point run gave the Ceramics a 14-13 edge Huey encouraged his teammates before the ensuing possession "There are things that happen in football that won't go your way Coach (Steve) Norman talks about having that next-play mentality," Huey said I walked over to my offensive lineman and my receivers and said They converted three third downs and a fourth-and-2 when Huey hit Bentley Sedor on a quick out for 7 yards during the drive It also ended when Huey's pass was bobbled by Khune before he hauled it in for the score Kolten Snyder added the 2-point run for a 21-14 lead Crooksville lost a fumble on a fourth down at the Colts 21-yard line on the ensuing drive Huey helped the Colts put the game away with a 24-yard touchdown run late in the third and we expected the same this year," Huey said Our offensive line definitely led us tonight." Brayden Black finished with 172 yards on 36 carries and Nick Norman had seven receptions for 116 yards for the Meadowbrook offense Coach Norman is seeing his team's confidence grow after losing to undefeated Tri-Valley and Indian Valley in the first two weeks but this win can propel his Meadowbrook squad Hill is a tough kid to slow down," Norman said but the biggest came when the Ceramics were down 34-20 after Huey hit Khune down the middle for a 40-yard touchdown and Hailey Arnold added the extra point Hill had runs of 23 and 18 and connected with Hunter Hurst for 14 yards on fourth-and-3 on that drive Crooksville was called for aiding the runner Hill then tried to thread a pass to his receiver but Braylon Lowery picked it off in the end zone with eight minutes left but coach Nate Van Meter praised his team's effort against a physical Colts' squad Hill finished with 240 yards on 20 carries including a 63-yard TD run to go with his 43-yarder while Kam Potter also had a 1-yard TD run that made it 27-20 late in the third "There's accountability to be had for all of us and I wouldn't go to battle with anyone else but these guys." announced its selection as the architect for Meadowbrook Waldorf School Studio G Architects emerged as the ideal candidate to lead this transformative project serves children from nursery age through Grade 8 The children learn and play outdoors every day on the 28-acre campus of woodlands The school engaged Studio G for the design of a Community Center building The Community Center will be integrated into the surrounding natural environment while enhancing the school’s focus on providing a social education and supporting each child’s relationship with The new Community Center will be energy-efficient Studio G’s design will emphasize a developmentally appropriate and experiential approach ensuring that every aspect of the environment supports the holistic growth of students and eurythmy will be integrated into the spaces promoting creative expression and rhythmical movement biophilic design principles will strengthen the students’ connection to nature fostering a sense of tranquility and well-being Hands-on experiential learning will be at the core of our design creating spaces that encourage exploration and meaningful engagement with the world around them “Studio G is extremely excited to partner with Meadowbrook Waldorf School to create a beautiful and inviting space for all children to enjoy for years to come,” said Gail Sullivan “Meadowbrook Waldorf’s emphasis on creating meaningful learning experiences engaging children in nature while inspiring wonder and confidence aligns with Studio G’s mission to support holistic growth of students through Universal Design for Learning principles.” Studio G Architects prioritizes sustainability and healthy building practices in every project and healthy material selection will contribute to creating a learning environment that supports the well-being of students and staff while minimizing environmental impact 1.210.564.6900 askme@virtualbx.com Feature Illustration: Aerial view of the Meadowbrook Golf Course Fort Worth (Tarrant County) — The city has announced that the $13 million renovation of Meadowbrook Golf Course will be part of the fiscal year 2025 budget The scope of work includes rerouting the entire course a new putting green and a short-game practice area Work on the site began in February with mass excavation and ground shaping along with gravel installation already taking place VBX reported on the project in September of 2023 and revealed Larry Rodgers Design Group was on board the project as the engineer and Colligan Golf Design was the civil engineer The city acquired the former Meadowbrook Country Club in 1938 and its located at 1815 Jenson Road The city hopes to have the course reopen in summer 2025 City Council will vote on approving the fiscal year 2025 budget at its Sept 17 meeting with new fiscal year beginning Oct and that generally is something that’s going to come from the private sector,” Rick Hostler secretary of the Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association told the Fort Worth Report about the project being an asset for the area “And if we don’t have something here that interests the private sector in terms of risking their investment dollars then the hope of revitalization is questionable.”  Your next project is already in our database. We have 2,112 projects currently in the design stage for you to review. Click here to find your project now or call us at 1.877.221.6418 softball and gymnastics have always been the sports of choice for Meadowbrook High junior Hailey Arnold Her number one spectator sport has always been football. From rooting on her beloved Colts on Friday nights to Saturday cheering on her favorite college team ... The Ohio State Buckeyes "I have always been a huge football fan," Arnold said "I just love the atmosphere and excitement in the air on Friday nights at a Meadowbrook football game or in the Horseshoe in Columbus at Ohio State games." has added varsity football to her athletic resume by serving this season as the Colts’ extra-point kicker she has made Meadowbrook sports history by becoming the first female student-athlete to score a point in football "It feels really good to be the first female at Meadowbrook to really contribute to the football team by scoring a point," Arnold said "I've gotten so much support from my teammates coaches and the whole Meadowbrook community That has really helped my confidence to go out there and get the job done." Arnold also gave huge kudos to her long snapper Casey Clendenning and holder Braylon Lowery "Casey and Braylon have been so great to work with," Arnold said "We worked pretty hard those first three practices and now I feel we're getting it down pretty good." Arnold never imagined getting a shot at being on the gridiron for the Colts but during a “goof off” session at Meadowbrook's annual Powder Puff football game "Last year at Powder Puff football I was just messing around," Arnold added So it's something I have lots of practice doing .. A pair of Meadowbrook assistant football coaches were in attendance at the Powder Puff game and noticed Arnold as she was getting in some kicks "Coach Zane Zehnder and Tyler Baker were encouraging me and they ended up shooting a video of me kicking and sent it to Coach Norman," Arnold explained "And that really piqued my interest and got everything started." Meadowbrook head football coach Steve Norman admitted the video he received of Arnold kicking at the Powder Puff game caught his attention "A few coaches showed me the video of her kicking last year at the Powder Puff game and I was impressed," Norman said "We have had some struggles in that area the past few seasons She told me of her background in soccer and said she wanted to give it a try I didn't hear much about it until I talked to Hailey and her dad towards the end of spring whether it be in the weight room or the practice field," Norman added "She still competes in gymnastics and takes college-level classes She is the definition of student-athlete in my opinion She is the first female that I have had play football." Once Arnold got the approval from Norman to attend preseason practices to try and earn a roster spot as the Colts placekicker she went to work to prepare for her opportunity it was with Kicking World in Dublin," Arnold said they taught me right from wrong and showed me some new techniques for kicking a football They were a big help to get me started in the right direction "So I just took what I learned at camp and got to work," Arnold continued "Some stuff I kind of figured out on my own as well I just tried to get really consistent with my technique which is a key thing I learned at the camp I feel like I'm continuing to get better and better Norman gave approval for Arnold to attend preseason workouts but made it clear she needed to earn her spot on the team "Hailey definitely earned her spot on the roster We have weekly competitions for spots and each one is earned weekly just like the others," Norman said "She earned her spot by her ability to kick Her first kicks were strong and had a nice thumping sound when she struck the ball and had a nice trajectory to it She was very open to any type of help and coaching She's very coachable and has a strong work ethic." Arnold explained she went into preseason workouts just trying to work hard and just be like 'One of the Boys'.. and do everything all the other players were required to do "I wasn't looking for any special treatment and just wanted to be treated like anyone else," Arnold said I don't single myself out as any different "I was just looking for a chance to show I can contribute and that's exactly what I got," Arnold continued "It's just been a great experience and I'm so glad I decided to give it a try If they would give me the option to get out and get in on the action "But Coach Norman's not too keen on that idea More: Meadowbrook football dominates in the trenches to roll past Cambridge Norman confirmed he indeed wasn't keen on putting Arnold in harm's way in a play from scrimmage "I'm sure Hailey would jump right into the middle of the action," Norman said "But I wouldn't be comfortable with that since she doesn't do the contact drills that those position players go through since she is working on kicking I feel it would be irresponsible on my part to put her in that situation even if mentally and physically she could do it She works hard on her craft right now so we're going to stick with that for now." Arnold quickly and emphatically responded when asked if she intended to return for her senior season kicking for the Colts "Absolutely...not a doubt," Arnold confirmed "I have just loved every minute of this experience I intend to continue to work and get even better next year the first few games I got a little nervous with all the support I have behind me I'm totally comfortable and look forward to my opportunities to kick and contribute." Arnold even hinted she might be willing to recruit some more female student-athletes to the gridiron "If a freshman or any other girl came up to me and asked me about playing I would tell them to go for it," Arnold added you just have to have the right mindset and it's just a lot of fun It's something I would recommend anyone to give it a try." (This story has been updated to change a photo.)