Former Republican state senator Jake Merrick has officially announced his candidacy for Oklahoma governor in the 2026 election brings experience from a district that includes parts of Oklahoma and Canadian counties His entry adds to a growing and competitive array of candidates Read more: Oklahoma's 2026 Governor's Race: Who’s running, who’s speculated to run? Merrick joins five other declared candidates including Attorney General Gentner Drummond and current House Minority Leader Cindi Munson Oklahoma House Rep. Cyndi Munson announces run for governor Oklahoma Governor race: Charles McCall files for candidacy Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond Announces He Is Running For Governor In 2026 Graham joined the News 9 team in February of 2025 He is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories that have shaped his country and his community Read more: Oklahoma's 2026 Governor's Race: Who’s running, who’s speculated to run? Oklahoma House Rep. 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The New Hanover County Board of Education is preparing for an expected vote later this week to censure Dr Tim Merrick and “express its strong disapproval of his actions,” according to a new resolution The board will have a special meeting on April 11 at 2 p.m with the vote tied to allegations that Merrick violated privacy policies -- and potentially state statute While censuring is considered a formal reprimand it wouldn’t remove Merrick from the school board He said he’s not expecting formal charges to be pursued Board Chair Melissa Mason emailed board members about the meeting saying the time frame “ensures we are abiding by policy.” Mason said the vote was tied to Merrick’s violation of Policy 2125/7315 and possibly Article 21A of Chapter 115C of NC General Statutes which is related to personnel files and confidentiality She didn’t return WECT’s request for comment on Tuesday saying Mason is out of line and in violation of board procedures He said the meeting is a result of the board He called the push a “waste of taxpayer money.” “It’s just really sad the board feels they would have to go through his partisan attack,” Merrick said The allegations stem from a conversation Merrick says he had with a New Hanover County Schools teacher months ago was concerned about violating district policy by having a pride flag on a bookshelf in their classroom but the board believes he should have remained neutral throughout the discussion Once other board members learned about the conversation Merrick said he lost his committee assignments on the board for two months The resolution said after investigating the allegations Mason concluded they were “credible” and showed Merrick had violated board policies by “intervening in an employment matter that involved an employee disciplinary action Merrick’s actions directly undermined his ability to impartially and fairly carry out certain of his judicial function.” It’s unclear if the teacher Merrick had a conversation with has been tied to any discipline action Merrick expressed concern that the censure vote will make teachers unwilling to speak out against policies that they believe hurt their ability to teach My biggest concern is it will also have a chilling effect on teachers,” he said While Mason’s email provided Merrick with less than a week to mount a defense he said he’s pushing for the board to follow policy and give him 30 days While he’s already discussions with the board’s attorney and his own attorney he said he expects the vote to go through and censor him “They’re going to do what they’re going to do – whether they’re following the law or not.” Resolution Document by WECT Staff on Scribd Resolution Document by WECT Staff on Scribd Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Broadway Off-Broadway Off-Off Broadway Cabaret Dance Opera Classical Music Nashville Minneapolis / St. Paul Connecticut Atlanta Chicago Los Angeles WEST END UK Regional Canada Australia / New Zealand Europe Asia Latin America Africa / Middle East TV/Movies Music son of original playwright Bernard Pomerance Based on the life of Joseph Merrick The Elephant Man centers on a young man who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century Merrick became the star attraction in traveling sideshows Pearson's casting in the new film makes him the first disabled character to play Merrick on screen The play follows Merrick's story as he is admitted to London’s prestigious Whitechapel Hospital Under the care of celebrated young physician Frederick Treves Merrick is introduced to London society and slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati only to be denied his ultimate dream – to be a man like any other The two projects are unrelated takes on the same true story As an actor, Pearson has appeared in such films as Under the Skin, Chained for Life, and, most recently, 2024's A Different Man opposite Sebastian Stan.  With two Broadway musicals under his belt, Josh Groban isn't done yet. While promoting his new retrospective album Gems, the multi-platinum performer told TalkShopLive that he hopes to return to the New York stage in the future.   The cast has been revealed for Ginger Twinsies, a deliriously clever send-up of the beloved 1998 film The Parent Trap, written and directed by Kevin Zak. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets ! Hulu has shared bloopers from all ten episodes of Mid-Century Modern Season 1, featuring Broadway alums Nathan Lane, Linda Lavin, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Nathan Lane, and more. Watch them now! PBS and Great Performances have shared a new teaser for Broadway's Best, a series that returns to the channel this month. 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Privacy Policy 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 The family of Sally Williams Merrick created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne Virginia Scope by Brandon Jarvis Virginia’s Commerce and Trade Secretary Caren Merrick announced on LinkedIn that she is resigning from her position in Gov The announcement comes after Youngkin attempted to move Merrick over to Secretary of Natural Resources and appoint former state Senate candidate Juan Pablo Segura as her replacement “Working alongside Governor Youngkin and his exceptional team has been a privilege and a defining chapter in my life,” Merrick wrote “As I transition back to the private sector I eagerly anticipate contributing to Virginia’s burgeoning economy The Washington Post first reported that Youngkin planned to move Merrick and replace her with Segura Virginia Scope confirmed this Thursday morning with an individual who has knowledge of the situation Youngkin made it official Thursday afternoon when he announced that Segura has been appointed to fill Merrick’s position Juan Pablo is the son of Enrique Segura, the President and CEO of Securiport LLC. Erique is also the chairman of the board of ENSE Group with revenues of $3 billion and operations in more than 45 countries worldwide Juan Pablo ran for the state Senate in 2023 and lost to Democrat Russet Perry Merrick talked about the work she did during the last three years including surpassing $100 billion in capital investments facilitating the launch of 15,000 high-wage high-growth startups at an unprecedented pace and securing the prestigious title of America’s Top State for Business by CNBC,” she wrote “We launched an All American All of the Above Energy Plan and so much more These initiatives have revitalized Virginia’s economy and paved the way for even greater prosperity.” at Wheeler Mortuary in Portales for longtime Causey resident Marcel Merrick Heath Williams and Marshall Merrick.    and the staffs of both the Retirement Ranch and Roosevelt General Hospital who provided such good care for Marcel on many occasions.  in Portales to Amon Duke “Bud” Garner and Ella (Gumm) Garner Her name was spelled Marcelle at birth but she always went by Marcel.  she and her brothers helped with all the chores … even if they had other plans Marcel said her first official job off the farm was at the age of five when she was given a feather duster to help clean the shelves and merchandise at the Causey Grocery Store which was owned and operated by her aunt then worked her way up to stocking the shelves and eventually running the store by herself.  Jennie Dee was also the postmaster so Marcel’s sweet smile was regularly seen behind the counter filling in at the Causey Post Office.  In 1957 Marcel graduated from Causey High School They had been married for more than 46 years when Hank died in 2004.  Hank and Marcel ranched in the Causey area Marcel worked side by side with Hank on everything They were active and involved with all of their children’s activities first at the Causey School and later at Dora School following the consolidation there wasn’t much that happened at Causey that Marcel wasn’t involved in whether it was working with the volunteer fire department to overseeing commodities distributions where Marcel dispensed her unfailing good cheer along with the food for her friends and neighbors they bought Merrick Hardware in Causey and ran it for 20 years never letting the weather stop her from pumping gas and helping customers with anything they needed They closed the store in 2004 after Hank’s death Marcel’s faith was an integral part of who she was She was a member of Third and Kilgore Church of Christ at the time of her death she truly lived her faith leaning on her favorite verse: Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” She touched countless lives with her love and her prayers and was always one of the first to send a card to anyone who was ill or who just needed a word of encouragement.  Marcel’s own life had its share of tragedy losing their daughter Ramona who was only 18 Hank’s sudden and unexpected passing and facing an illness herself in 2007 that doctors did not expect her to survive One of them later remarked that Marcel was what all who loved her already knew: “a tough High Plains woman.”  Marcel moved from Causey to an apartment at Golden Acres in Portales where she lived for the next 12 years until declining health prompted the move to Retirement Ranch in November.  Marcel was preceded in death by her parents Mary Beth (Heath) Williams and 12 great-grandchildren to whom she was “Grandma Cel.”  The family is especially grateful to the staff of Retirement Ranch for the friendship and wonderful care they gave Marcel for the last four months as well as Marcel’s nephew and niece Randy and Edie Merrick of Shallowater for their devoted love and help in being with the family.  Those wishing to honor Marcel with a memorial donation are encouraged to consider two options dear to her heart: The Causey Cemetery Fund NM 88130 and Causey Emergency Medical Services Arrangements are under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary of Portales There are no statistics available for this player 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 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Known for her love of family and kind heart Shirley brought warmth and joy to all who knew her Shirley graduated from Tate High School before dedicating herself to her family and home Shirley embraced the adventure of military life living in numerous locations around the world before settling in Warner Robins Shirley worked as a secretary for A1A Fence Company for 15 years balancing her professional role with her responsibilities as a homemaker embarking on 78 cruises and creating countless memories along the way She enjoyed crocheting and crafting beautiful pieces for friends and loved ones who took exceptional care of her family and cherished the connections she made with others She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Her memory will forever be treasured by her sons Richard Palfrey (Linda Neville) of Bonaire and Phillip Palfrey (Exie) of Acworth; grandchildren Jason Palfrey and Ann Marie Mays; and great grandchildren Visitation with Shirley’s family will be Friday The funeral service celebrating her life will follow at 2:00 p.m Shirley will be laid to rest in a private family burial in Parkway Memorial Gardens.  the service will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/@McCulloughFuneralHome via the McCullough Funeral Home’s YouTube page The family will accept flowers or donations may be given in memory of Shirley Merrick to The Assembly at Warner Robins at www.theassemblyga.org.  Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family McCullough Funeral Home and 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Login  Design: Serpentine An official website of the United States government Garland delivered his farewell address to the Justice Department discussing his commitment to maintaining the norms of the Department of upholding the rule of law Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy Department of Justice950 Pennsylvania Avenue Office of Public Affairs Direct Line202-514-2007 Department of Justice Main Switchboard202-514-2000 Signup for Email UpdatesSocial Media Multilingual Resources-->Have a question about Government Services Utah (Thursday September 5) – Utah Royals FC announced that the club and defender Addisyn Merrick have mutually agreed to part ways so that Merrick can pursue an opportunity with Carolina Ascent FC of the USL Super League "We want to thank Addisyn for her dedication to our club and for embracing our community She has been a great teammate and contributor to our squad in many different ways.” said Sporting Director Kelly Cousins “We want to support our players in their goals and ambitions as a player and with this we wish Addisyn success going forward as she pursues this new opportunity." departs from URFC midway through the 2024 Return of Royalty campaign The American outside back appeared in seven matches across all competitions including one start against her former club Kansas City Current on May 25 Merrick logged 173 minutes during her time in Utah Drafted 28th overall in the 2020 NWSL Draft to North Carolina Courage Merrick started immediately for the Courage making her professional debut in the 2020 Challenge cup In the next season Merrick was selected by Racing Louisville FC in the 2020 NWSL Expansion Draft but her season was cut short due to an ankle injury Merrick was traded to Kansas City Current in 2022 Merrick appeared in 15 matches and made seven starts before signing with URFC as a free agent prior to the 2024 season Utah Royals FC wishes Addisyn the best of luck in all of her future endeavors To purchase photos visit http://photos.newtownbee.com Family: Immediate family is my parents and sister garden cleanup and occasionally snow shoveling The community center is great for that last one I’m a member of The Young Catholic Professionals-Fairfield County chapter the Knights of Columbus through St Rose Church What was the most recent movie you saw in the theater He’s a great person and his taste of music is great on the hiking trails and at the water falls To quote Friedrich Nietzsche: “Without music You must be logged in to post a comment who will be the first disabled actor to play the role in a film said: ‘I can think of no greater honour than to tell the true story of Joseph Carey Merrick’ Adam Pearson, the actor who appeared in Under the Skin and the Oscar-nominated A Different Man is to play the lead role in a new adaptation of The Elephant Man According to Variety whose physical disfigurement led to him becoming a freak show exhibit and then a notable figure in late Victorian London in a film based on the celebrated play by Bernard Pomerance that became a hit in London and New York after premiering in 1977 Pomerance’s son Moby is writing the screenplay who has neurofibromatosis and will be the first disabled actor to play the role on film said in a statement: “Joseph Merrick is a man I have a long and complex relationship with From having his name used as a term of derision to learning about him in documentaries I’ve presented it’s been a cathartic journey of growing to love and respect a man who as a child I avoided even thinking about I can think of no greater honour (yet heavy responsibility) than to tell the true story of Joseph Carey Merrick.” Merrick was born in Leicester in 1862 and after becoming an exhibit in a “penny gaff” in London, came under the care of pioneering surgeon Frederick Treves, who gave Merrick accommodation at the London hospital, where he died in 1890. The exact nature of his condition is not known, with suggestions he may have had neurofibromatosis or Proteus syndrome Pomerance’s play was first performed in the UK in 1977 with David Schofield in the lead role; subsequent productions featured actors including Philip Anglim starring John Hurt and directed by David Lynch The America of 2025 will be unlike any other in American history It will be marked by further economic growth for the billionaire class unprecedented public and political corruption within Trump’s White House and further deterioration of the middle class and a continued push rightward Amidst the search for a rational answer why this happened there are numerous culprits; Democrats searching for a moderate road the American populace’s misogynist and racist thinking and the billionaire class supporting Donald Trump there is another culprit; Merrick Garland and his failure to lead the U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) through one of the most important and tense times in the nation’s history Garland’s failures as America’s top cop cannot be more profound and arguably have helped usher in the second Trump administration that is upon the American people “more than a year [passed] before prosecutors and FBI agents jointly embarked on a formal probe of actions directed from the White House to try to steal the election … [with DOJ leadership directed by Garland] charted a cautious course aimed at restoring public trust in the department while some prosecutors below them chafed feeling top officials were shying away from looking at evidence of potential crimes by Trump and those close to him” Dean Obeidallah, a former trial attorney and journalist, assessed in late 2024 that due to Garland’s inattention “it took [Special Counsel Jack] Smith until August 2023 to gather evidence and build the case against Trump for seeking to overturn the 2020 election” with the first charges only coming after “the first GOP primary debate” baseless claims of corruption or malfeasance by Republicans In towing the middle line so strongly and often being incredibly sensitive about upsetting any Conservative voice regardless of the situation it is no wonder that many individuals question if Garland was himself a conservative in disguise the sooner we can hope to begin counteracting those attractions” Brushing aside that Wittes is an admitted longtime friend of Garland’s Wittes’ argument using a hypothetical timetable brushes aside the fact that Garland was effectively avoiding the Trump issue for a substantial portion of his time in office While Garland is not the cause of the second Trump administration his actions and stances indicate he did next to nothing in countering the crimes of a former president yet the level of inactivity and a lack of competent forceful response to the most prescient dangers in American society displayed under his tenure will remain some of the most serious missteps in American jurisprudence One can easily imagine how different the United States would be had Biden selected a more politically aware and astute attorney to lead the department understanding firsthand the Trump administration’s corruptness and lack of desire to follow the rule of law Not only were they quite likely to be confirmed by the Senate but any similar moderate or timid action with them at the helm is near unthinkable he effectively helped to legitimize Trump’s actions as commonplace seemed intent on appearing as apolitical as possible (which only served to help the extreme tendencies of the GOP and his own personal reputation) and was so focused on not making the DOJ not appear supportive of Biden that he abandoned the pursuit of justice in all corners MD does not stand behind any specific agenda, narrative, or school of thought. 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Another: “Judge Garland has no weaknesses.” Opinion Columnist Jackie Calmes brings a critical eye to the national political scene She has decades of experience covering the White House and Congress Therein lies the tragedy of Merrick Garland A man who could have been a truly supreme justice — but for then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s unprecedented Republican blockade — instead became a seemingly ineffectual attorney general at least regarding the defining challenge of his tenure: holding Donald Trump accountable for trying to steal the 2020 presidential election The traits that the bar experts saw as Garland’s strengths — deliberative caution indifference to politics — turned out to be weaknesses for the head of the Justice Department in these times Garland feared the optics of the Justice Department turning its legal powers against the man President Biden had just beaten at the polls accuse the attorney general of the very thing that Trump himself was guilty of: weaponizing the Justice Department the case against Trump needed to be pursued Garland succeeded in reviving the department’s post-Watergate norms which restrict contacts between law enforcement officials and the White House as a young Justice lawyer in the Carter administration helped develop in response to Nixon-era abuses But so much for Garland’s achievement: Trump saved by his election from having to answer for Jan 6 or for a separate federal indictment for filching classified documents more emboldened than before and backed by appointees willing to do his vengeful bidding at the Justice Department and the FBI The 72-year-old attorney general soon leaves office having angered all sides -- Republicans for going after Trump at all, Democrats for not going after him fast and hard enough. California Sen. Adam B. Schiff, formerly a member of the House Jan. 6 committee, was among the first Democrats to publicly blame the Justice Department for letting Trump avoid trial before the 2024 election complaining on CNN that the department had focused too long on “the foot soldiers” who attacked the Capitol “and refrained from looking at … the inciters.” A recent CNN retrospective on the Trump prosecution called 2021 “the lost year.” At a time when the former president was still on the defensive about Jan. 6, the Justice Department followed a bottom-up strategy targeting more than 1,500 rioters in its largest criminal investigation ever Prosecutors insisted they were chasing leads involving Trump and close allies while sorting out the legal complexities of trying a former occupant of the Oval Office essentially a daytime drama about Trump’s multipronged efforts to keep power Months of legal challenges from the Trump team followed delaying everything and putting forward what seemed like a crazy claim that Trump should have presidential immunity Even if Garland had moved aggressively, there’s a good argument that all the delays available to Trump would’ve made a trial and verdict before the election unlikely And this fact remains: The ultimate jury — voters — had more than enough incriminating facts available to decide Trump was unfit to be president again Garland’s performance makes me doubly sad that he ended up at Justice instead of becoming a justice @jackiekcalmes Jackie Calmes is an opinion columnist for the Los Angeles Times in Washington Before joining The Times in 2017 as White House editor she worked at the New York Times and Wall Street Journal She served as the chief political correspondent and chief economic correspondent at each paper Ford Journalism Prize for Reporting on the Presidency Calmes began her career in Texas covering state politics and moved to Washington in 1984 to work for Congressional Quarterly She was a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s 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Mortuary 2017-2025 Built By Americom Marketing Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman speaks Tuesday about the 2025 marathon's festival of events in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow this weekend More than 4,200 people are registered to participate in this weekend's 2025 Jovia Financial Credit Union Long Island Marathon Weekend in Eisenhower Park The Long Island Food Truck Festival will be on site Saturday from 10 a.m A variety of live bands will perform each day including at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre and Sunday’s course and Saturday morning included a 10k at 8 a.m The half marathon and marathon both start on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. With the marathon will come some road closures Sunday Nassau County police said Charles Lindbergh Boulevard Earl Ovington Boulevard and Merrick Avenue between Park Boulevard and Stewart Avenue will be closed  from 7 a.m Eisenhower Park’s Park Boulevard will be closed at the Hempstead Turnpike entrance at 6:30 a.m through traffic to Merrick Avenue will not be permitted until about 1:30 Access into and within the park itself will be available Park Boulevard will be closed at the Merrick Avenue entrance at 7 a.m through traffic to Hempstead Turnpike will be allowed Various Meadowbrook State Parkway exits in the area also will be closed from 7 a.m The marathon weekend will benefit two charities: the Nassau Parks Conservancy which assists in beautifying and conserving 70 parks throughout Nassau; and Friends of Karen financial and advocacy support for children with life-threatening illness and their families Friends of Karen regional director for the Long Island-Metro NYC area said 19 years ago recipient Evelyn Anderson formed a team in the 5k race to give back after the organization supported her son when he was diagnosed with leukemia That team has grown to 200 participants who run in bright yellow to raise funds for the organization run every year with us," Bellissimo said politics and crime stories in Nassau County By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy Maureen Mullarkey is a breaking news reporter at Newsday She previously worked as a reporter for Patch where she covered a range of Long Island stories on topics such as the Diocese of Rockville Centre bankruptcy and the Babylon School District abuse scandals 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 Home » Jacqueline A at Strong Memorial Hospital with her family by her side the daughter of Vinton and Jean (Yavicoli) Nourse Jackie was a long-time resident of Belmont starting in the County Clerk’s office in 1992 In 2003 she became Assistant Director of the Veterans Services Agency where she was passionate about helping Veterans and their families In retirement she continued her community involvement as a  member of Holy Family Catholic Church and supported Skip’s involvement with the Patriot Guard Riders She enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends and was an avid Yankees and Buffalo Bills Fan (watching the Bills win over the Chiefs this past Sunday with her family) especially the numerous cats and dogs she loved over the years and took joy in watching and feeding the birds in her backyard participating in aerobics and multiple 5Ks in retirement but most of all she cherished her daily walks often around Amity Lake with her dear friends Above all she will be remembered as a devoted wife and Mark (Nicky) Nourse; as well as several nieces and nephews and close friends A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 am at Immaculate Conception of Wellsville In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the American Legion Post 702 Scholarship NY 14895; or to the SPCA Serving Allegany County To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com Wellsville Softball Boosters will retire the “Diamond of Honor” Home » Cyril E Nevada and raised in Arcade and Franklinville Skip was the Wyoming County Mile Track Champion 1964-1966 and played saxophone and clarinet in band Upon graduating from Arcade High School he joined the United States Navy where he was voted “Most Trustworthy” Skip was in the Navy Dance Band during bootcamp and he continued playing throughout his life as part of the Village of Alfred and Alfred University bands First stationed in Norfolk as a firefighter in Crash & Rescue he then transferred to LeMoore Naval Air Station in CA for training to become a plane captain He was sent to the super carrier USS Enterprise CVN 65 working on the flight deck as a plane captain for an A-7 jet fighter and was honorably discharged in 1970 Skip married Jacqueline “Jackie” Merrick (Nourse) on August 26 Together they built a home on Farr Road where they lovingly raised their children Dominick; and hosted many family and friends he built a go-kart track in the backyard for his son a tree-house for his daughter and grandson and many other “projects”; some less well thought out than others Skip attended Alfred State College of Technology Automotive Trades where he would meet his mentor and lifelong friend Upon graduating he opened a garage in Belmont before deciding to return to Alfred State to become an Automotive Instructor and later Associate Professor and Department Chair where he would have a successful career for 30 years Some of his fondest memories were the 5 summers he traveled to Yellowstone National Park with his family where he worked for Yellowstone Park Service Stations (YPSS) bringing together two of his passions: helping Veterans and his love of motorcycles He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 702 of Wellsville where he founded the Morrison-Hayes American Legion Riders member of the Honor Guard and was long-time Chairman of Allegany County’s American Legion Boys State committee along with many other selfless acts of service that are too numerous to list they made multiple trips to Bath VA Hospital and Nursing Home to visit Veterans whether it be Poker night or a fishing trip to Canada with the “Guys”; camping with his wife and dog; traveling with his brother and sister-in-law or hanging out in Florida with his son His infectious smile could light up a room NJ; grandson Dominick Merrick of Cape Coral FL; devoted brother Gene (Sheila) Boser of Cabot NY; cherished niece LouAnn Conway of Bel Air In addition to his loving wife of 53 years Skip was also predeceased by his beloved mother Sally Bissell; stepfather Herman Boser and loyal sidekick A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11am at Immaculate Conception of Wellsville In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the American Legion Post 702 To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com  Causer Responds to Cut in Services at UPMC Cole Have you heard about the “Artful Cup?” Grand Opening this Saturday Merrick “Ta Howasté Wakan” (His Holy Voice) 1954 and began his journey to the Spirit World on Thursday 2024 at the Golden Acres Manor in Carrington Carl Dean Merrick ~ Ta Howaste Wakan “His Holy Voice” was born to Rita Jackson and Raymond Merrick Sr Carl was raised on the Spirit Lake Nation and attended school in Warwick where he later graduated high school.  Carl met and fell in love with Renae Ann Jerome (Hoffner) From this union was born their daughter Kayla and uncle Ignatius Jackson took him to the drum where his love for original style singing began Carl sang with many drum groups through the years and sat among singing legends such as Jimmy Smith and Danny Seaboy Some of his favorite drum groups were High Noon His love for pow wow was engrained in who he was He liked to hear about his family dancing and singing Carl had a lighthearted and comedic nature He hustled many pool players throughout the years.   Carl was such a special presence in the community and will be dearly missed Carl’s loving family include his daughter Kayla Walking Elk (Charles); grandchildren Brooklyn Longie Zayden Merrick and Charles Walking Elk III (“Handsome Man”); sisters Merle Botone (Barnie) and Lorna Youngbird (Delmer); brothers Samuel Merrick and Doris Jackson; uncle Jim Baker Sr.; many nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents Rita and Raymond and Ray Merrick Jr.; sisters Carla Merrick grandson Richard “Ritchie” Street III and many other Jackson and Merrick relatives Carl was loved by many and he in turn loved you all Michael’s Wellness Center beginning at 5:00 p.m Michael will leave on Thursday at 4:00 p.m also at the Wellness Center with Reverend Paul Schuster officiating Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Bellmore-Merrick ice hockey teammates celebrate after their 3-2 double overtime win over St Anthony's in the Long Island hockey championship at Northwell Health Ice Center on Sunday Bellmore-Merrick's Lucas Lucchi had his eyes on the shiny Lucchi took matters into his own hands in double overtime took a breath and launched the puck into the back of the net three minutes into the second extra session in the Long Island high school championship at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow on Sunday and I saw an opening in the middle,” said Lucchi a junior who was mobbed by teammates after scoring the winner The win capped a 16-1 season for the Bulldogs who also earned their first Nassau County title since 2016 Newsday's weekly newsletter takes you on the field and inside the high school sports scene across Long Island “It’s very special,” an emotional coach Patrick Braglia said “We’ve been together pretty much three years now To get to this point and win it the way that we did and how we’ve won all year “We’ve experienced a lot of losses together,” Lucchi said “It makes winning this so much more special We really deserve it and have put in the work for it.” Lucas Lucchi #22 of Bellmore-Merrick maneuvers for a shot during the second period of the ice hockey Long Island Championship against St Anthony's at Northwell Health Ice Center on Sunday Nicholas Drogan put the Bulldogs on the board with three and a half minutes remaining in the second period Anthony Cutalo found the net 1:30 into the third period and Joseph Rocca tied it at 2 with 2:35 left in regulation “It’s always important to get on the board first,” Braglia said “We kind of got away from our game for a little bit and that’s what let them back in to tie it.” The first 15-minute overtime period finished scoreless after Joseph Braglia made several big saves Patrick Braglia wasn't surprised to see Lucchi score the winning goal Lucas Lucchi #22 of Bellmore-Merrick gets mobbed by teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in the second overtime period to give the Bulldogs a 3-2 victory over St Anthony's in the ice hockey Long Island Championship at Northwell Health Ice Center on Sunday watching this group experience success means more to him They’re more than just players on his team; they’re family “A lot of these guys are always at my house,” Braglia said and to see them finally achieve this and check off all of those boxes they wanted to check off at the beginning of the season He’s excited to continue to live up to the program's high standard “The bar is set incredibly high,” Lucci said And we’re going to keep it just as high next year.” PROFILEmiami - Your Premier South Florida Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide PROFILEmiami is a leading source of Miami and South Florida Residential and Commercial Real Estate News and Content EVENT MAY 21: Secure your spot Royal Retreat - Hospitality Real Estate in Miami at Queen Leading commercial real estate investment and development firms Constellation Group and The Boschetti Group have launched their latest venture a groundbreaking mixed-use boutique building where wellness meets home in Coral Gables’s Merrick Park This innovative project features 74 wellness-oriented refined residences complemented by thoughtfully curated retail and office spaces CORA represents the first wellness-focused residential development in The City Beautiful and will be one of the first WELL Certified residential buildings in Coral Gables Douglas Elliman Development Marketing serves as the exclusive broker for residential sales and marketing at CORA Seamlessly integrating wellness into every aspect of its design CORA creates an environment where residents can feel revitalized Through a singular partnership with renowned European wellness brand Lamarca Well which has been working with ownership and designers since the project’s inception CORA ensures that health and wellness are interwoven into every aspect of the property With the guidance of leading wellness consultants every detail has been thoughtfully curated to enhance residents' well-being our mission is to create a new exceptional living standard by naturally fusing wellness into all aspects of the project’s DNA – ultimately enhancing health and well-being without disrupting daily life,” said Eduardo Otaola we are introducing many firsts for Coral Gables lush park featuring renowned art – creating a direct walkable connection between the building and the Shops at Merrick Park This project is truly designed to elevate the residential experience offering unparalleled access to world-class shopping and green space in one of the most sophisticated neighborhoods in the world.” the project brings together renowned design teams Arquitectonica is crafting the iconic exterior and reimagining Mediterranean architecture for luxury wellness incorporating oolite natural stone and bronze accents Urban Robot is spearheading interior design creating sophisticated spaces that capture the essence of European elegance while delivering optimum comfort and wellness "CORA is a one-of-a-kind development designed to meet the growing demand from health-conscious buyers seeking a seamless blend of upscale living and wellness in a remarkable location conveniently positioned in the heart of one of South 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rooftop padel court in Coral Gables Residents can enjoy a complete spa experience with a steam room as well as a resort-style pool with private cabanas and a dedicated yoga terrace for mindful movement practices and meditation The amenity offerings continue with an expansive lobby featuring a coworking lounge A media lounge with catering kitchen provides entertainment space while outdoor kitchen and dining areas offer alfresco gathering opportunities the development will contribute a 5,000 square foot public park to the City of Coral Gables anchored by a sculpture from internationally acclaimed artist Jaume Plensa creating a cultural landmark that will enhance the neighborhood's artistic landscape Drawing inspiration from Spain's sun-kissed coastlines and the refined elegance of European architecture CORA’s design seamlessly blends classical Mediterranean elements—graceful columns and intimate paseos—with contemporary design creating an atmosphere that feels balanced A dedicated sales gallery in the Village of Merrick Park will open soon CORA joins Constellation Group and Boschetti Group's portfolio of successful Coral Gables developments which is currently under construction and set to be completed this year the co-developers recently announced the groundbreaking for Ella Miami Beach For more information about CORA Merrick Park or to inquire about purchasing a unit please fill out the form below: Sign up to stay up to date with the latest in Miami residential and commercial real estate news and content Sign up to receive PROFILEmiami’s Bi-Weekly Newsletter to stay up to date with the latest in South Florida residential and commercial real estate news and content Actively read by 15K+ of South Florida’s Top Real Estate Industry Professionals Fort Lauderdale and the Palm Beaches since 2016 Privacy Policy PROFILEmiami takes no ownership of any imagery unless otherwise noted the designated Director for the Kleptocapture Task Force He also met with Deputy Attorney General Lisa O whose office will oversee the task force’s operations Task Force KleptoCapture will be staffed with prosecutors and professional staff across the Department who are experts in sanctions and export control enforcement It will leverage all the Department’s tools and authorities against efforts to evade or undermine the economic actions taken by the U.S government in response to Russian military aggression In an earlier statement by the Attorney General he said “The Justice Department will use all of its authorities to seize the assets of individuals and entities who violate these sanctions We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to investigate and prosecute those whose criminal acts enable the Russian government to continue this unjust war Garland met with officials to discuss the launch of Task Force KleptoCapture an interagency law enforcement task force dedicated to enforcing the sweeping sanctions and economic countermeasures that the United States has imposed in response to Russia’s unprovoked military invasion of Ukraine Task Force KleptoCapture will ensure the full effect of these actions which have been designed to isolate Russia from global markets and impose serious costs for this unjustified act of war by targeting the crimes of Russian officials and those who aid or conceal their unlawful conduct Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Launch of Task Force KleptoCapture Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks on Enforcement Actions to Disrupt and Prosecute Russian Criminal Activity Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco Delivers Remarks on Enforcement Actions to Disrupt and Prosecute Russian Criminal Activity Three men were charged with participating in a scheme to defraud the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $9.1 million in education benefits a federal grand jury in Phoenix returned a five-count indictment against Ian William Moses Arizona for Maliciously Damaging Property and Vehicles in Interstate Commerce by Means.. Serbian law enforcement authorities arrested two foreign nationals at the request of the United States.  William Alfred Merrick died on December 27 He and his brother Jerry grew up in many towns as his father’s job developing markets for the Standard Oil Company necessitated frequent moves to new places He graduated from high school in North Platte Nebraska after serving in the Navy in World War II He went to Grinnell College and the University of Colorado on the GI Bill and graduated with a Batchelor of Science degree in Marketing He was managing Merrick Oil in North Platte when he met and married Mary Lou Dickerson in 1954 after dating her by flying his airplane to pick her up in farm fields in Nebraska He entered the radio business the same year in Monte Vista He had three granddaughters: Mandy (Scott and Holly Merrick) They will always remember his tenacious approach to life and all the adventures with the family like the bear in Yellowstone heading for their picnic (He packed up the car with everyone and was gone in moments) He played a significant role with Mary in raising the children being present yet giving them freedom to determine their own destiny Bill came to Bozeman from radio station KLSV in Monte Vista He owned and managed KBMN in Bozeman for 19 years and was a partner in two other Montana radio stations He continued his focus on broadcasting management by attending Harvard Business School of Management and Advanced Management seminars for broadcasters He taught in the film and TV department at Montana State University for three years He served for 28 years on the Gallatin Field Airport Authority acting as chairman for Bozeman’s first North – South Airline service (Frontier Airlines) He was chairman during the construction of the Bozeman Airport Terminal and was actively involved with conceptual design of the building to reflect the beauty of nature in the valley Bill was President of the Bozeman Kiwanis Club Vice President of the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce member of the Montana Aeronautics Commission board of directors Director of the National Association of Broadcasters President of the Montana Broadcasters Association He was a paid lobbyist for the Montana Broadcaster Association in the 1979 legislature He was an enthusiastic member of the Bozeman QK club While serving two terms on the Bridger Bowl Board of directors he conceived of and activated the Bridger Beacon He was also one of the first ambassadors at the ski hill to help skiers coming to the mountain for their first visits he worked as a ski instructor at Bridger Bowl continued to fly and earned a commercial pilots license for both powered aircraft and gliders He loved the outdoors and spent time in the woods hiking and tending to his garden with Mary at their Salad Fork property Bill came to Bozeman when it was a small town known more for its extreme weather than its beauty couched in the mountains and big sky He helped it grow through his life and made it a special place for more to enjoy and be amazed by its closeness to heaven The success of the KBMN radio station was due to Bill’s optimistic attitude and ability to make friends with almost everyone he met He not only managed the station but was its number one salesperson making every businessperson in Bozeman and surrounding communities feel like he was working for them He was also a radio personality with his morning broadcast of “Day by Day Philosophy” He was compassionate to the needs of others and offered many a helping hand sometimes a flamboyant dresser usually with a good joke to share generous and hearty man who looked for the good in everything throughout his long life although many friends joked with him that KBMN stood for “Keep Bill Merrick Nervous.” three granddaughters and four great grandchildren: Ramsey Noa and William Peabody (Brandley and Chandler Peabody) and Leighton Lange (daughter of Mandy Merrick and Tyler Lange) born on New Year’s Eve after his passing He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Mary; his father Joseph and Mother Grace He loved the Museum of the Rockies and the Bozeman Public Library and suggested memorial gifts be donated to these institutions Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service. www.dokkennelson.com Two StoriesWas Merrick Garland’s tenure as attorney general a failure and doing so requires understanding the strategic environment Garland was operating in and the possible courses of action that were open to him The former president has departed after attempting a coup If you are the attorney general and your overriding goal is defeating the next authoritarian attempt Do nothing and hope the authoritarian movement in the Republican party burns itself out Engage the authoritarian movement cautiously and hope to isolate it from the main body of the Republican party Aggressively confront the authoritarian movement and hope to break its will to fight He eventually engaged Trump somewhat reluctantly but did so with the maximum amount of caution and probity In the process he gave the Republican party—both the elected officials and their voters—every possible chance to abandon Trump From where we sit in January 2025 we know that it didn’t work But was this obviously the wrong call in January 2021 By waiting to go after Trump aggressively he gave the authoritarian movement the ability to run out the clock Garland should have come out of the chute at 200 mph and taken dead aim at Trump’s criminality from Day 1 Declining to aggressively pursue legal accountability from the earliest possible moment is why Trump is our next president But we only tell that story because Trump won imagine that Garland had gone full-bore after Trump and Trump still won Then the story we’d be telling ourselves today would be: Garland’s aggressiveness turned Trump into a martyr and reignited the MAGA movement the Republican party would have left Trump of its own accord and the authoritarian threat would have dissipated Aggressively pursuing legal accountability from the earliest possible moment is why Trump is out next president That’s the thing about analysis: You can’t let it be fully determined by outcomes. Sometimes you can make the wrong decision and everything works out. That doesn’t mean you made the right call.2 And sometimes you’re in the Kobayashi Maru where you fail even after making the right decision Looking at the world as we understood it in 2021 Had he decided to go hard at Trump from the bell There was no one to share the burden of responsibility with him but I’m glad I wasn’t sitting in Garland’s chair Leave a comment One of my favorite TV shows from the ’00s was House. The series was a retelling of Sherlock Holmes, only with Holmes as a doctor who solved medical mysteries. Hugh Laurie played the titular Dr. House and, like Sherlock Holmes, he was a bitchy, cantankerous wadbag. In one episode, Dr. House is teaching a class of third-year medical students by presenting them with a hypothetical case about a farmer who says he’s been bitten by a snake and whose leg is going necrotic. House gives the class two treatment options and asks for a show of hands. The exchange that follows has stayed with me for twenty years: Student 1: I assume that one choice kills him and one saves him. House: That’s usually the way it works at the leg-turning-black stage. Student 2: So half of us killed him and half of us saved his life. House: I’m sure this goes against everything you’ve been taught, but right and wrong do exist. Just because you don’t know what the right answer is—maybe there’s even no way you could know what the right answer is—doesn’t make your answer right, or even okay. It’s much simpler than that. It’s just plain wrong. That has to be our final verdict on Merrick Garland. Maybe we can’t blame him. Maybe there’s no way he could have known what the right answer would be. But his answer was wrong. It resulted in no convictions, a new Supreme Court writ of presidential immunity, and Trump’s return to power. Garland was just plain wrong. And the rest of us will be paying for his mistake for a long time. Two StoriesWas Merrick Garland\u2019s tenure as attorney general a failure In the process he gave the Republican party\u2014both the elected officials and their voters\u2014every possible chance to abandon Trump From where we sit in January 2025 we know that it didn\u2019t work Garland should have come out of the chute at 200 mph and taken dead aim at Trump\u2019s criminality from Day 1 Then the story we\u2019d be telling ourselves today would be: Garland\u2019s aggressiveness turned Trump into a martyr and reignited the MAGA movement That\u2019s the thing about analysis: You can\u2019t let it be fully determined by outcomes. Sometimes you can make the wrong decision and everything works out. That doesn\u2019t mean you made the right call.2 And sometimes you\u2019re in the Kobayashi Maru but I\u2019m glad I wasn\u2019t sitting in Garland\u2019s chair Leave a comment One of my favorite TV shows from the \u201900s was House The series was a retelling of Sherlock Holmes only with Holmes as a doctor who solved medical mysteries House is teaching a class of third-year medical students by presenting them with a hypothetical case about a farmer who says he\u2019s been bitten by a snake and whose leg is going necrotic House gives the class two treatment options and asks for a show of hands Student 1: I assume that one choice kills him and one saves him House: That\u2019s usually the way it works at the leg-turning-black stage Student 2: So half of us killed him and half of us saved his life Student 3: But we can\u2019t be blamed for\u2014 House: I\u2019m sure this goes against everything you\u2019ve been taught Just because you don\u2019t know what the right answer is\u2014maybe there\u2019s even no way you could know what the right answer is\u2014doesn\u2019t make your answer right That has to be our final verdict on Merrick Garland Maybe there\u2019s no way he could have known what the right answer would be a new Supreme Court writ of presidential immunity And the rest of us will be paying for his mistake for a long time 2025 at 9:13 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in North Merrick on Monday night NY — A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on Monday night in North Merrick was hit by a 2015 Dodge Charger just before 11 p.m as she attempted to cross Jerusalem Avenue near West Drive She suffered severe trauma was pronounced dead at an area hospital The 36-year-old male driver remained at the scene Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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