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Larry Green, then church pastor, told The Sun in 2019 Al-Amari lived at Westminster for about a year before being granted legal asylum status “We were very happy for him,” said the Rev Westminster Presbyterian is stepping up its activism on behalf of migrants This time on a national scale and in a courtroom on the other side of the country The church is one of a handful of plaintiffs that have filed suit in the U.S challenging the right of the Trump administration to send U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents into schools health care clinics and other “sacred spaces” in search of undocumented immigrants “What drew us to this lawsuit in particular was the scope of it,” Putman said it is about something that is happening nationally The church’s participation in the litigation came about almost by serendipity after Putman met attorney Tess Hellgren at a gathering of the Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative Hellgren is director of legal advocacy for the Innovation Law Lab a Portland-based nonprofit that uses legal advocacy and technology to advocate for immigrant justice “It is incredibly meaningful to be able to represent a local church that’s doing this incredible work” on behalf of undocumented immigrants Oregon’s largest farmworker advocacy group; Augustana Lutheran Church in San Diego; and the San Francisco Interfaith Council under both Democratic and Republican administrations there has been an understanding that immigration officials should avoid going into churches schools and the like except in extreme cases when terrorism or violent crime is involved The Trump administration’s decision to no longer respect such spaces violates the First Amendment and health clinics should be places for adults and children to assemble and heal — not zones for deportation enforcement,” the lawsuit asserts “As a result of the administration’s new policy sacred spaces have become sources of extreme anxiety rather than places of healing the Department of Homeland Security issued a statement saying that the policy change “gives our law enforcement the ability to do their jobs.” But it added: “For context: Our agents use discretion Officers would need secondary supervisor approval before any action can be taken in locations such as a church or a school The litigation repeatedly uses the term “sacred spaces” to describe churches “We use that term intentionally,” said Hellgren “because we want to convey what it means to have these types of locations protected for all We should be able to send our kids to school and feel safe doing so You should be able to worship without fear “At a time when there is a lot of rhetoric that seeks to divide us places where people can come together…that’s what this case is really fighting for.” Although Westminster is not currently offering sanctuary Putman said the church provides other programs to assist undocumented migrants it partners with local nonprofits to conduct “Know your rights” workshops She worries that the fear of being confronted by law enforcement will have the effect of discouraging undocumented immigrants from coming to the church for help “We haven’t completely dismissed the idea of taking someone into sanctuary on our campus but it would have to be something very different than it’s been in the past,” Putman said she said “what I would like to see happen is for the lawsuit to succeed for these sensitive locations I love the narrative use of ‘sacred’ because these are places that I think define what it means to be human being able to offer welcome and sanctuary is paramount Participating in this lawsuit is part of how we are trying to preserve the truth that human lives are sacred Part of our faith is speaking truth to power.” You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Westminster OM finished runner-up in the Class 3A girls outdoor track and field state championship to cap off a big weekend from the Knights and Vincent at the Class 1A-3A state meet in Cullman CULLMAN – The Westminster School at Oak Mountain Knights battled through the elements at the AHSAA Track and Field State Championship for Classes 1A-3A at Oliver Woodard Stadium in Cullman on May 2 and 3 but they came home with a red map to add to their collection The Knights finished second in the Class 3A girls team standings with 72 points behind only Whitesburg Christian The boys came in seventh place in their team standings with 31 points Westminster and the Vincent Yellow Jackets both walked away with multiple All-State performances after having athletes finish in the top eight of their respective events Westminster’s Reese Robbins won the Class 3A girls 300-meter hurdles with a time of 48.45 seconds Weaver Caldwell won the Class 3A boys 3,200-meter state championship He set a new personal record with a time of 9:37.26 His teammates Quinn McCurry finished in sixth with a time of 9:54.09 and Aiden McEachran took seventh with a time of 10:08.16 Caldwell also came in third in the Class 3A boys 1,600-meter run with a personal-record time of 4:28.84 McCurry finished in sixth with a time of 4:35.44 Caldwell then finished seventh in the Class 3A boys 800-meter run with a personal-record time of 2:05.89 Westminster won the girls 4×400-meter relay race in Class 3A finishing off the girls portion of the meet with a time of 4:19.19 to emerge victorious Westminster’s Pippa Hussar earned second in the Class 3A girls 800-meter run with a season-best time of 2:25.92 Emily Mungai took third in the race with a time of 2:29.71 and Robbins ran a personal-record 2:30.19 to secure fourth place Westminster’s girls 4×800-meter relay team broke the Class 1A-3A state championship meet record in the Class 3A race thanks to their time of 9:56.96 but they finished in second place behind Whitesburg Christian Vincent’s Jayden Roberts came in second in the Class 2A boys 300-meter hurdles securing a personal-best time of 41.19 seconds Roberts also secured third place in the Class 2A boys 110-meter hurdles with his time of 15.82 seconds Vincent’s Kinsley Perkins finished third in the Class 2A girls shot put thanks to her throw of 10.01 meters Westminster’s Olivia Montgomery took third in the Class 3A girls javelin throw with a mark of 28.52 meters Westminster’s Sarah Adams secured fourth place in the Class 3A girls 3,200-meter run She finished the race with a time of 12:34.26 to set a personal record Adams was one of three Knights who had All-State times as Maris Sellers took sixth with a time of 12:47.39 and Ava Gray earned eighth with a season-best time of 13:03.75 Vincent’s Calvin Johnson came in fourth in the Class 2A boys javelin throw thanks to his throw of 45.69 meters Westminster finished fourth in the Class 3A boys 4×800-meter relay with a time of 8:38.23 Westminster’s Robbins finished in fifth in the Class 3A girls 400-meter run leading a pack of three Knights with her personal-record time of 1:01.52 Emily Mungai posted a personal record in sixth place with a time of 1:01.91 and Helen Harbert earned a season-best time of 1:03.59 to earn seventh Westminster had two All-State performances in the Class 3A girls 1,600-meter run as Pippa Hussar turned in a season-best time of 5:46.68 to finish in sixth while Maris Sellers was right behind her in seventh with a time of 5:48.35 Vincent’s girls 4×100-meter relay team made the Class 2A finals and finished in seventh with a time of 54.58 seconds Just one AAC game is on Monday’s college basketball schedule That contest is the Wichita State Shockers squaring… The Memphis Grizzlies (38-22) face the Atlanta Hawks (27-33) as 8.5-point favorites on Monday take on the Brooklyn Nets (21-39).… The Wichita State Shockers versus the North Texas Mean Green is a game to catch on the Monday… The Monday college basketball slate has plenty of exciting matchups in store Our computer model has suggested picks… What would make you consider a digital subscription to Shelby County Reporter View Results choosing Westminster College wasn’t just about following in a family member’s footsteps — it was about discovering a place where his passions and ambitions could all come together in one supportive environment Inspired by one of his twin brothers who attended Westminster from 2012 to 2016 Marinski knew early on that he wanted to follow a similar path But it wasn’t until he stepped onto campus for a tour that everything clicked into place “I was introduced to Westminster College by my brother,” Marinski said “I had always looked up to my twin brothers and knew I’d end up going to one of their schools I knew it would be the perfect place for me.” Westminster became a foundational part of Marinski’s personal and professional journey helping him evolve into a confident communicator and well-rounded individual ready for the challenges of the working world He found his academic home in the School of Communication majoring in Strategic Communication and Social Media — a choice that opened countless doors and helped him define his career goals “I believe Westminster allowed me to get involved and take classes that would fit everything I’d ever wanted to do in my life,” he said Marinski embraced all aspects of college life His time at Westminster was marked by active engagement from club involvement and student government to leadership roles in his fraternity “There are countless memories to share,” he recalled I always kept busy and wanted to be involved in a little bit of everything.” Marinski continually pushed himself to try new things and step outside his comfort zone “Nothing can top winning back-to-back Sing N Swings with my brothers,” he said with a smile referring to one of Westminster’s most beloved campus traditions helped shape not only his college experience but also his sense of identity Marinski’s creativity also found a home in Westminster’s film and media opportunities One of his proudest accomplishments was being nominated for several Pittsburgh 48-Hour Film Project awards and winning Best Student Film — a success that came through collaboration with fellow student Joe Matese and guidance from Professor Kandice Hartner The experience of making a film under a tight deadline taught him valuable lessons in storytelling while also reinforcing his love for media production These creative ventures went hand-in-hand with real-world experience As a student worker in Westminster’s Marketing Department Marinski developed practical skills that directly informed his post-graduate success as well as all my time spent as a student worker for the Marketing Department of Westminster allowed me to experience the ins and outs of my career path,” he said Rowe-Cernevicius for all the opportunities in and outside of the classroom Each of them guided me and were a huge part of my college experience.” Marinski credits a wide network of professors and mentors who supported and inspired him throughout his time on campus Richardson — and the list really goes on and on,” he said I’ll always be thankful for my roles in CPC Marinski quickly transitioned into the professional world He returned to his hometown and joined the Washington Wild Things as an Account Executive and On-Field Emcee — a position that blended marketing I became an Account Executive and the On-Field Emcee for the Washington Wild Things,” he said he stepped into a new chapter of his career accepting a role as the Production Manager for MINC Marinski is responsible for overseeing a wide range of projects and ensuring that client visions are brought to life with creativity and clarity — all skills that he began honing at Westminster “I don’t think I would understand half the things I do now for work if it wasn’t for Westminster,” he admitted “I’m a more well-rounded individual thanks to Westminster.” While his professional trajectory is impressive Marinski is equally proud of his personal growth during his college years He credits Westminster with helping him build confidence and hands-on experience gave him the tools to thrive — both in the workplace and beyond he encourages current and future students to embrace all that Westminster has to offer “Give everything at Westminster ‘The Good Ol’ College Try,’” he urged “Because even if you don’t know what you want to do when getting to school — or even if you do know what you want to do — you may just find something that you will enjoy for the rest of your life.” Marinski emphasizes the importance of being active and present Don’t just go to class and go back to your room Experience life in the best and most engaging way that you can Do things outside of your comfort zone because you will get comfortable with them and you will grow and become a better version of yourself.” Alex Marinski continues to carry the values and experiences he gained at Westminster into every corner of his career and a commitment to excellence — is a shining example of how a Westminster education extends far beyond the classroom Westminster wasn’t just the right choice — it was the place where he discovered who he was meant to be there are no recent results for popular videos Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Ohio — Music filled the halls of the First Westminster Presbyterian Church as the Ohio Valley Chorale presented its spring concert "Together We Sing." The event featured arrangements from artists such as Dan Forrest and Keith Hampton and was open to the public free of charge expressed gratitude for the community's support "When I look out and see this many people in the audience it means the world to me as a founder of this group because it means that the community is behind us the community wants the arts in Steubenville and they're willing to come out to make sure that they continue," he said The chorus will begin rehearsals the second Monday in September with their Christmas concert scheduled for early December who proposed the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill A report published last week on McArthur’s bill sheds some light on questions that will shape the Holyrood debate — and The document from the Scottish Parliament’s health committee makes no comment on its “general principles” but suggests areas which require further consideration self-administration and conscientious objection” Three statements in the report are particularly worthy of note it concedes that the definition of terminal illness in McArthur’s bill is broad enough to cover people who “may not be approaching death for a considerable period of time” McArthur’s proposal includes no requirement for a life expectancy timescale “progressive” condition from which they are “unable to recover” and which is “expected to cause their premature death” This controversial approach has drawn criticism from various groups, who note that people with  disabilities, dementia or anorexia could be eligible under this definition — a thought that will make many MSPs uncomfortable. Parallels may be drawn with permissive assisted dying regimes abroad, such as Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) programme It remains to be seen whether proponents of assisted suicide at Holyrood would be willing to amend the legislation to reduce its scope but McArthur has been defensive of his definition to date claiming that doctors would make appropriate judgements Much rides on the debate at Holyrood in two weeks’ time. As with the debate at Westminster last year the onus will be on supporters of assisted dying to explain how serious problems associated with the practice can be overcome The muddled definitions highlighted by last week’s report should provide cause for serious concern Jamie Gillies is a commentator on politics and culture Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Please click here to view our media pack for more information on advertising and partnership opportunities with UnHerd The TimesMembers of a Russian cell convicted at the Old Bailey of spying had previously attended an event at the Palace of Westminster The trio met representatives of European political parties when they went to the event to debate Brexit in a committee room in May 2016 Biser Dzhambazov and Katrina Ivanova were involved in what police described as one of the largest foreign intelligence operations in the UK a hacker and spycraft expert with hundreds of espionage devices ran the spy ring from a shabby seaside hotel in Great Yarmouth Both men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to spy Ivanova, 33, was found guilty at the Old Bailey in March alongside two others: a second “honeytrap” female ALABASTER – The Westminster School at Oak Mountain Knights are heading back to their longtime home of the boys and girls soccer Final Four but they had to wait just a little bit longer to punch their tickets Westminster’s boys team overcame a day-long rain delay to see out a 2-1 win over the Trinity Presbyterian Wildcats while the girls defeated the Montgomery Catholic Knights 2-1 on Saturday May 2 at Westminster’s normal home field of Dunnavant Valley Fields After a couple of early chances for both teams Jacob Dover found Charlie Krulak on a combination play and Krulak found a slot to send home a shot for the opening goal just around the quarter-hour mark Sam Carter remained strong in goal to stop Trinity from scoring That helped preserve the 1-0 lead until the halftime break but that was when storms rolled in over the field and forced a postponement of the remainder of the match for the next night at Veterans Park After more weather pushed back the kickoff by 30 minutes the Wildcats resumed their assault on the Knights goal in search of the tying goal Westminster overcame the pressure and countered on their end of the pitch Dover and Krulak connected once again as Dover beat a pair of defenders on the break before picking out Krulak with a pass and Krulak took care of the rest for his second goal of the match Trinity went back to work on offense though and eventually built up a goal The Wildcats scored in the 68th minute to cut the deficit to 2-1 with 12 minutes remaining Westminster saw out the victory thanks in part to the continued efforts of defenders like JD Barnes and Walter Moore Knights goalkeeper Sam Carter finished the game with six saves as he helped push his team to the Class 4A semifinals they faced a difficult challenge in the form of the No 2 team in all of Class 4A in the Montgomery Catholic Knights Westminster took the test in stride though as its young offense went to work early on to get on the scoreboard The hosts scored twice in the opening half to put the momentum in their favor Westminster did concede once during the first half to leave its halftime lead at 2-1 and put the pressure on it to respond and not allow the tying goal Westminster stepped up to the defensive challenge as senior goalkeeper Lailie Parvin and her back line kept Catholic scoreless for the entire second half That helped her team seal the 2-1 victory and book a spot in the Class 4A Final Four after missing out a year ago Both Westminster’s boys and girls will face the St Luke’s Episcopal Wildcats in the Final Four on Wednesday Not only is the boys game a battle of the top two teams in Class 4A it is a rematch of the Class 1A-3A boys state championship from 2024 that St meaning the Knights will seek revenge in addition to a spot in the state title game And how will Labour and the Conservatives respond Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey go through the results and unpick what they mean Westminster Christian Academy's Annie Collier shown in this file photo from the 2024 state championship win Westminster earned a spot in its third straight state semifinals with a win over Guntersville on Saturday .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By AL.com ReportsThe fifth-ranked Class 5A Westminster Christian girls soccer team earned its way to its third straight Alabama High School Athletic Association state tournament final four with a 4-0 win over No 3 Guntersville at Sand Mountain Park in Albertville on Saturday The contest was moved from Guntersville due to wet field conditions Westminster (16-3-1) will be looking for its third straight state championship at John Hunt Park in Huntsville next week The Wildcats won the 2023 and 2024 titles in Class 4A WCA will face two-time defending 5A state champ Springville a 2-1 winner over Westbrook Christian on Saturday The Wildcats went 9-0 in April and outscored their opponents 48-3 over that span We are looking forward to playing whoever is next.” Westminster outshot Guntersville 14-10 in the win and got a goal from freshman Ava Martinez 2 from eighth grader Carston Heater and a corner-kick header from Elizabeth Riley The winners’ defense got its third shutouts thus far in the playoffs Keeper Piper Blazier got the shutout with all 10 saves Martinez also questioned her team’s final regular-season ranking “We should not have been ranked 5 and I’m not sure what happened there,” she said Saturday’s win sets up a rematch with Springville Here are the weekend results and the schedule for this week’s state playoff finals in Huntsville: Wednesday-Saturday at John Hunt Park in Huntsville Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and 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Freshman leftfielder Sam Levac (Oakville Garth Webb) smacked a two-run double in the inning Westminster will take on top-seeded Grove City College Friday in Game G at 2 p.m Grove City advanced with a 7-0 shutout over No The Westminster-Grove City winner advances to the championship series on Saturday VancouverNewsSuspect arrested in connection to machete incident at restaurant in New Westminster, B.C. By Mina Kerr-LazenbyPublished: May 05, 2025 at 3:54PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved His name and photo have been removed from this story — The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered missing alert for a 17-year-old last seen in Westminster He was last seen on foot at around midnight Monday in the 7200 block of Ingalls Court in Westminster He was last seen wearing blue jeans a black jacket and a white t-shirt CBI officials said in their alert law enforcement was concerned for his safety He has brown hair and eyes and stands about 5-feet call 911 or the Westminster Police Department at (303) 658-4360 Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right lending a helping hand and following through on promises LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand got out of a sleek black Mercedes on Friday and took his first steps toward a court where he faces charges of rape and sexual assault in a scene far removed from a walk down a Hollywood red carpet wearing a black collared shirt open to his midsection and sporting a gold cross He stood bolt upright and paced slowly forward through a crush of media and onlookers protected by a ring of bodyguards and uniformed police officers author and “Get Him To The Greek” actor gave a thumbs-up motion as he entered Westminster Magistrates’ Court in central London his beard was peppered with gray and he wore a pair of gold-framed sunglasses Brand stood in the dock and confirmed his name birth date and address during the brief hearing and was granted conditional bail after a prosecutor read a summary of complaints made by four women that date back a quarter century was charged last month with two counts of rape two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault and has previously denied the allegations made against him READ MORE: Comedian Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault The alleged offenses took place between 1999 and 2005 — one in the English seaside town of Bournemouth and the other three in London The Associated Press doesn’t name victims of alleged sexual violence and the British law grants them lifelong anonymity in the media Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring ordered Brand to show up at the Central Criminal Court on May 30 and granted him bail on the condition that he keeps the court informed of where he is staying but is obliged to attend all future court appearances Prosecutor Suki Dhadda said that Brand raped a woman in 1999 at a hotel room in Bournemouth when she attended a Labour Party conference in the town and met him at an event where he was performing It’s alleged that while the woman went to the bathroom Brand removed some of his clothing and later pushed her on the bed A second woman accused Brand of grabbing her by the forearm and attempting to drag her into a male toilet at a television station in London in 2001 A third accuser was a television worker who met Brand at a friend’s birthday party at a bar in Soho in 2004 He is accused of grabbing her breasts before allegedly pulling her into a toilet and forcing her to perform oral sex The final complainant worked at a radio station and met Brand while he was working on a spin-off of the “Big Brother” reality television program between 2004 and 2005 Brand is alleged to have grabbed her by the face with both hands pushed her against a wall and kissed her before grabbing her breasts and buttocks The charges follow a September 2023 joint investigation by British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times Brand denied the allegations when they first surfaced . On the day that he was charged last month he posted a video saying he welcomed the opportunity to prove his innocence “I was a fool before I lived in the light of the lord,” he said I’ve never engaged in nonconsensual activity I pray that you can see that by looking in my eyes.” Known for his unbridled and risqué stand-up routines Brand hosted shows on radio and television and wrote memoirs charting his battles with drugs and alcohol He has appeared in several Hollywood movies and was briefly married to pop star Katy Perry between 2010 and 2012 Brand has largely disappeared from mainstream media but has built up a large following online with videos mixing wellness and conspiracy theories He recently said that he had moved to the United States © 1996 - 2025 NewsHour Productions LLC PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Subscribe to Here's the Deal with Lisa Desjardins © 2025 Slippery Rock University Athletics 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 Representatives of Chiptech attended the event hosted by the Rt Hon Christopher Luxon during his recent visit to the UK Food and Rural Affairs also attended the reception at the Great Hall in Westminster alongside innovators and business leaders The event celebrated the enduring and growing partnership between New Zealand and the UK Chiptech announced a major new initiative to drive healthcare innovation across the UK and Europe including the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the North West-based Electech Innovation Cluster This establishes a groundbreaking funding and mentoring programme to support startups focused on people safety and healthcare innovation New Zealand in 2000 and based in Dalton Square in Lancaster Chiptech is a global leader in Technology Enabled Care Chiptech has become the leading provider of digital telecare products serving over 200,000 users and supporting independence and safety for elderly and vulnerable individuals The company employs 50 people across the UK Chiptech’s current UK operations contribute savings of £2bn per year to the NHS and the wider Health and Social Care sector These savings are projected to reach £5bn as service volumes continue to grow and develop “Our mission is to create technology that genuinely improves people’s lives” “This exciting new initiative will support early-stage innovation and bring to life new products and services with global reach and real world impact.” a business-led network that bridges the gap between industry said: “This partnership signifies the start of an exciting relationship between Chiptech and the Electech Cluster We're thrilled that Chiptech will be investing in the local supply chain and hope that the relationship helps us share newfound best practice with our counterparts in New Zealand too.” and global market access to startups developing solutions in medical safety companies will gain access to Chiptech’s R&D the Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds (Secretary of State for Business and Trade) the Rt Hon Christopher Luxon (New Zealand Prime Minister) and the Rt Hon Steve Reed (Secretary of State for Environment Chiptech) and Daniel Knowles (Cluster Manager) Real Local Radio Across North Lancashire & Morecambe Bay - 103.5FM DISCLAIMER: These resources are created by the Administrative Office of the U.S They may not reflect the current state of the law and are not intended to provide legal advice or commentary on any pending case or legislation He was swarmed by photographers as he arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court for his first hearing since being charged last month Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring told Brand to present himself at the Central Criminal Court in central London on May 30 and granted him bail on condition he keeps the court informed of where he is staying He currently lives in Florida but is obliged to attend all future court appearances listened intently to the details of the charges as he sat in the dock address and that he understood his bail conditions author and "Get Him To The Greek" actor faces one count of rape one of oral rape and two of sexual assault The alleged offenses took place between 1999 and 2005 — one in the English seaside town of Bournemouth and the other three in the Westminster area of central London British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times published claims by four women of being sexually assaulted or raped by Brand Brand has been interviewed by police about the allegations Brand has denied engaging in "non-consensual activity." In a video posted on X after he was charged Brand said he welcomed the opportunity to prove his innocence Known for his unbridled and risqué standup routines Brand has largely disappeared from mainstream media but has built up a large following online with videos mixing wellness and conspiracy theories He recently said he had moved to the United States the Municipality of Princeton took formal ownership of the Westminster Choir College campus a 23-acre property about a 10-minute walk due north of the Engineering Quad In a press release officials confirmed that the town had finalized its $42 million acquisition from Rider University with the sale approved by Judge Robert Lougy of the New Jersey Superior Court on March 5 and formal recording done with the Mercer County Clerk this week.  Council President Mia Sacks said in the press release that the property would be adapted for public facility needs “We look forward to engaging the community over the next 18 months in a multi-faceted planning exercise with robust public engagement and maximum stakeholder input,” she added Deputy Administrator Deanna Stockton said in the latest release that the municipality has been working closely with Rider University on “a seamless transition,” covering matters such as security The acquisition comes after more than half a decade of lawsuits, public resistance, and concern over the historic site’s future. Originally gifted to Westminster in 1935 by philanthropist Sophia Strong Taylor for the purpose of training ministers of music the property has become the subject of legal disputes over whether its religious covenant prohibits transfer to secular entities.  Westminster remained independent until 1991, when severe financial difficulties led to a merger with Rider University. According to court records the Princeton Theological Seminary declined to assume administrative control despite conflicting with Taylor’s original stipulations Rider committed to preserving Westminster’s original programs and mission In 2016, facing major financial shortfalls, Rider University announced plans to sell, relocate, or shut down Westminster Choir College. The decision triggered backlash from students, faculty, and alumni, who formed the Westminster Foundation to preserve the college in Princeton A 2018 lawsuit filed by the Foundation and faculty members successfully blocked Rider’s attempted sale of the campus to Beijing Kaiwen Education Technology Company Princeton Theological Seminary also sued Rider arguing the 1991 merger agreement required Westminster to remain on its original campus The property has remained vacant since 2020 after Rider University’s decision to move the Choir College programs to Rider’s Lawrenceville campus the acquisition is unlikely to bring an end to the legal challenges.  In September representing the Westminster Foundation and advising Princeton Theological Seminary in related lawsuits said that “the town will not avoid heavy litigation.” The announcement comes after public meetings that were held last fall when town council members approved ordinances to pursue acquisition despite opposition from Westminster faculty Critics expressed concern that the site’s musical legacy would be lost and questioned the town’s ability to responsibly manage the facility’s cultural infrastructure longtime Westminster Conservatory teacher Amy Wolf warned that the property’s musical resources should be preserved and feared it might instead be turned into “a 22-acre soccer field.” Other residents questioned the transparency of the acquisition process and called for the formation of a public task force to ensure accountability.  The three nonprofits currently operating on the site — Music Together and the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra — have had their licenses transferred to the town The municipality is working to allow the Westminster Conservatory to continue operations on the property.  Princeton Mayor Mark Freda echoed a sense of optimism “We are pleased that the legal hurdles involving the acquisition of this property have finally been resolved,” he said in the press release “We are eager to move forward together with the community to come up with the best plan for this site and our residents.” As public planning efforts are set to begin it remains to be seen whether the town’s vision will live up to the historic legacy of the Choir college and whether it can withstand the legal battles that ensue Hayk Yengibaryan is an associate News editor and education director for the ‘Prince.’ He is from Glendale Please send any corrections to corrections[at]dailyprincetonian.com 1/41Homewood at Mountain Brook Playoff Soccer.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By AL.com ReportsSecond-ranked Mountain Brook knocked off Class 6A No 1 Homewood at home on Tuesday with a 3-1 win to advance to the AHSAA quarterfinals against No we have to get ready on a short turnaround to play Gardendale on Thursday.” RELATED: AHSAA coaches soccer poll: One change for final regular season rankings The Spartans jumped to a 2-0 first-half lead and led 3-0 before a late goal from the Patriots Davis Echols put Mountain Brook (22-3-2) on top with a goal in the 15th minute Carson Hahn followed that with a goal in the 38th minute for a 2-0 margin at the half Harris Burson added the third Mountain Brook goal in the 55th minute Homewood (20-4-1) avoided the shutout with a Cooper Gillis goal in the 72nd minute Mountain Brook goalkeeper Griffin Lamkin had several saves on the night Russellville advanced to the second round of the Class 5A playoffs with a road victory over Westminster Christian on Tuesday Russellville will face Scottsboro or Guntersville in the third round of the playoffs The host Wildcats led 1-0 at halftime before the Golden Tigers used three second-half goals to seal the win John Mark Steele had the lone goal for Westminster in the loss Tyler Lucas scored on a corner kick four minutes into the game as Fairhope defeated No 9 Baker 1-0 in the first round of the 7A playoffs Lucas’ corner kick hooked past Hornets keeper Naith Allen and the Pirates held on for the shut out Mauricio Valdes scored for the Warriors in the victory 5 Westminster Christian blanked Priceville on Tuesday to advance to the third round of the Class 5A soccer playoffs The Wildcats will face Arab or Guntersville in the next round of the playoffs Eighth-grader Carson Heater led the Wildcats with three goals for a hat trick in the win scoring all of her goals in the second half while Ava Martinez had a pair of her own for Westminster Alex Menin and Gabby Dean also scored for the Wildcats in the home win Martinez and Menin had three assists each for Westminster The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show returns to Madison Square Garden for its 149th year Donald Sturz demonstrates the judging process President of the Westminster Kennel Club Donald Sturz shows Fiona during an interview with The Associated Press at The New Yorker hotel President of the Westminster Kennel Club Donald Sturz Katrina Wallace poses for a photo with her mixed breed at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show Dogs compete in the Flyball tournament at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show sit in a stroller at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show reacts after feeding a dog during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show Colleen Swierkocki takes a photo of Diane Stenberg and her golden retriever “And you do have a moment where you’re like AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on the Westminster Dog Show underway in New York Judges perform hands-on examinations and watch dogs in motion to discern which one comes closest to the ideal for its breed as set out in a “standard” that details desired features It’s meant to reflect a breed’s roots and historic function A clinical psychologist and retired suburban school district superintendent Sturz has shown dogs since he was 10 and judged them for decades versus faults” and focuses on “the dog that rang the most bells of virtue for me as I went from nose to tail.” He rested his hands on top and bottom of her head to check whether it was duly “envelope-shaped.” “The head is a hallmark of the breed,” descended from ancient Chinese palace dogs that were prized as self-assured companions with a lionlike look Then he felt the shape of Fiona’s forelegs the breadth of her ribs and how much her body tapered from her forequarters to her rear The standard calls for Pekingese to be pear-shaped As Fiona continued to stand serenely on a table it was time to check out the shape of her back The hands-on examination ended with Sturz gently lifting Fiona — her breed is supposed to “pick up heavy,” or feel quite substantial for its size Judges watch each dog walk with its handler which Sturz describes by invoking both the stride of a heavyset rugby player and the wavy grace of a swimming goldfish Judges also pay attention to a dog’s temperament — Fiona projected a comfortable tail-wagging confidence — and whether its overall condition indicates proper exercise Dog shows start with judges picking a top dog from each breed Each of those competes against the others in its “group,” such as hounds or The seven group winners then face off for best in show Westminster sequesters the best-in-show judge through all the preceding action The person is expected to know the standard for every breed but is allowed to ask which ones (though not which particular dogs) are going into the final ring Sturz said he chose not to inquire because he wanted a completely blank slate “As a judge in best in show at Westminster you really can’t go wrong because you know a case could be made for any one of the seven of them,” he said “A great dog having a great night,” Sturz said “There’s just something that that dog brings that night that just put them a notch above the other great dogs in the ranks.” BehrendBehrend track athlete wins two sprints at WestminsterBehrend runner Carter Tobin won the 200-meter and 100-meter sprints at the Westminster Invitational. He finished the 200 in 21.68 seconds and the 100 in 10.75 seconds. Credit: Penn State Behrend / Penn State. Creative Commons won the 200-meter and 100-meter races at the Westminster Invitational He finished the 200 in 21.68 seconds — a personal best — and finished the 100 in 10.75 seconds won the discus event with a 48.16-meter throw placed second in the javelin with a 37.92-meter throw volleyball and water polo teams also were in action last week hit a three-run double in the opener against Hilbert earned his 100th career strikeout and his fourth save of the season hit a home run in the opener against La Roche The Lions were named co-champions of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference regular season after a sweep of Pitt-Greensburg on April 13 Four players won their singles matches with scores of 6-0 six digs and four kills in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference championship match Sixth (of nine teams) at the Collegiate Water Polo Association Division III Championships Rickerd scored four more against Connecticut College Scores, updates and video links for Penn State Behrend athletics are posted at psblions.com PELLA  — Pitching depth was put to the test for both the Central College and Westminster College (Mo.) baseball teams as they split Tuesday afternoon's non-conference doubleheader Westminster (14-15) took the opener by a 14-5 margin before Central (14-15) returned the favor with an 11-10 win in the second game The two teams used a combined 21 pitchers to get through 18 innings of play A total of 30 walks were issued and an additional seven batters reached base after being hit by a pitch There were also 10 errors in the doubleheader The Dutch had seven pitchers walk 14 batters "It was ugly baseball, but you have to learn to win the ugly ones," coach Adam Carey said "I was happy to see us bounce back after a rough first game and find a way to win It was some names we haven't really seen a lot this year who came through for us in game two." First baseman Brock Luna (sophomore Ill.) had the big hit in Central's win with a three-run home run in the fourth inning that gave Central the lead it never relinquished He drove in four total runs in his varsity debut at first base "We've seen a lot of that pop out of Brock," Carey said practice and JV games but we've got him a few more at-bats under his belt and I think he was more comfortable in the box today He showed it with the swings he put on balls all day." Nathan Brinkmeier (sophomore, Pearl City, Ill.,) was the winning pitcher with 3.2 innings of relief, yielding two earned runs and five hits with two walks and two strikeouts. Xander Poock (sophomore Johnston) retired four of the five batters he faced for his first save "Nathan really settled in after the first two hitters and found a way to fill up the zone," Carey said I was happy with the way he competed." Center fielder Jaden Kramer (junior, Cedar Falls) was a bright spot offensively in the opener, notching a 4-for-4 day with four RBI. Kramer also had two hits in the second game. Shortstop Garrett Guenther (sophomore Central HS) added three hits and scored a pair of runs "He swing the bat really well in game one," Carey said "I don't think there was a pitch you could throw him near the zone he wasn't going to be able to hit." Max Steinlage (junior Cedar Falls) was the losing pitcher in the first game recording the first three outs in a scheduled short start He was charged with five earned runs after allowing five hits The Dutch are back to American Rivers Conference competition Friday with a 3 p.m Central finishes the season with nine straight home games against league opponents "It's a big stretch coming up," Carey said "We're going to have to take it one day at a time If we do that and we approach each game the right way we're going to feel good about where we're going to be at the end of it." Thanks for visiting — Three people suffered minor injuries after a fire severely damaged two Westminster homes Monday evening In a post on social media just before 6:30 p.m. the Westminster Fire Department said it was responding to a house fire near 80th Avenue and Stuart Street People were inside the homes at the time of the fire Units on scene of house fire 80th Ave & Stuart St. Unknown injuries or cause at this time. Remains an active scene. Will provide updates as available. pic.twitter.com/foNNzKHxrT Crews located two deceased cats — one in each of the homes The cause of the fire is under investigation The Red Cross is assisting the two displaced families This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is released — Barnes & Noble will open on Westminster's Route 140 this summer It will be the bookstore's first location in Carroll County. Barnes & Noble plans to open more than 60 new stores this year The bookstore is expected to open in July in the Westminster Crossing West shopping center along with Aldi RELATED | Customers camp out for long awaited grand opening of Raising Cane's in Westminster The Barnes & Noble will include "an expansive kids department" and a B&N Cafe The bookstore recently remodeled its locations in White Marsh and Pikesville (which also moved to a smaller space) Barnes & Noble noted in a recent press release: The Duke and Duchess of Westminster are expecting their first child after their wedding last year where the Prince of Wales served as an usher for his friend Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families A judge in the United Kingdom has recommended the extradition of a private investigator to the United States whom the Justice Department accuses of leading a hacking operation that targeted American climate activists The hacking was allegedly commissioned by a Washington lobbying and consulting firm that worked for a major oil and gas company in Texas according to an indictment the Justice Department filed in the UK as part of its extradition request A federal prosecutor said in an affidavit that the goal was to discredit groups and individuals involved in climate-change litigation in the U.S The Justice Department has charged the private investigator with conspiracy to commit computer hacking conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud Forlit has previously denied ordering or paying for hacking "The score is one-nil to the U.S.," Forlit's lawyer Climate and environmental activists who were targeted by hackers say the attacks were intended to silence critics of the fossil fuel industry But the attacks also represent a broad assault on American civil society director of the Rockefeller Family Fund and a target of the hacking the most basic aspects of freedom and citizens' ability to participate in their governmental processes," Wasserman says The Justice Department didn't immediately respond to a message seeking comment "This is an important step toward accountability and to bring into the light the evidence that the U.S climate accountability campaign director at the Union of Concerned Scientists "The continuation of legal proceedings through this extradition could help to confirm who hired [Forlit] and hold those people accountable." the names of the oil and gas company and the lobbying firm Forlit allegedly worked for are anonymized the prosecutor's affidavit fails to anonymize the "D.C lobbying firm" in one part of the document About halfway through the 30-page affidavit the prosecutor cites emails in which "DCI Group" employees allegedly shared versions of a stolen memo belonging to an environmental lawyer as well as information about people who received the memo NPR couldn't confirm that the Justice Department is referring to DCI every time the affidavit mentions the "D.C the Justice Department only cites one lobbying firm in the affidavit DCI was a longtime lobbyist for ExxonMobil and has deep ties to the U.S. fossil fuel industry. A lawyer for Forlit said in a court filing earlier this year that the hacking operation her client is accused of leading "is alleged to have been commissioned by DCI Group one of the world's largest fossil fuel companies." Forlit's lawyer claimed the U.S. is trying to prosecute Forlit "to advance the politically-motivated cause of pursuing ExxonMobil." didn't immediately respond to a message seeking comment Stevens previously told NPR that no one at the firm has been questioned by the U.S government as part of the hacking investigation "Allegations of DCI's involvement with hacking supposedly occurring nearly a decade ago are false and unsubstantiated We direct all our employees and consultants to comply with the law," Stevens said radical anti-oil activists and their donors are peddling conspiracy theories to distract from their own anti-U.S ExxonMobil referred to a previous statement in which the company told NPR it has not been "involved in we condemn it in the strongest possible terms." The company has said it has repeatedly acknowledged "climate change is real and we have an entire business dedicated to reducing emissions." ExxonMobil and other fossil-fuel companies face dozens of climate lawsuits filed by states and localities for allegedly misleading the public for decades about the dangers of burning fossil fuels The lawsuits seek money to help communities cope with the risks and damages from global warming The fossil fuel industry says the lawsuits are meritless and politicized and that climate change is an issue that should be dealt with by Congress As part of the Justice Department investigation, one of Forlit's business associates, another Israeli private investigator named Aviram Azari, was sentenced to prison in the U.S in late 2023 after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit computer hacking Azari hired hackers who targeted American climate activists members of a Mexican political party and critics of a German company called Wirecard In a sentencing memo for Azari saying the company used news stories based on information stolen from activists as part of its defense against state climate investigations Prosecutors didn't accuse ExxonMobil or DCI of wrongdoing in that case Forlit was arrested under an Interpol Red Notice at London's Heathrow airport on his way to Tel Aviv The affidavit filed in Forlit's extradition case details how the Justice Department alleges the hacking operation worked: the private documents appeared in media reports that were "designed to undermine the integrity of the civil investigations" into the oil company The affidavit claims the oil company then "relied on the published articles about the stolen and leaked documents" in court filings to fight litigation Become an NPR sponsor Postino the all-day restaurant and winecafé known for its cult-like following will open its sixth Colorado location this summer at Westminster’s Orchard Town Center The 3,834-square-foot space is located at 14588 Delaware Street and will seat 142 indoors with a cozy centralized courtyard patio offering an additional 42 seats Offering an ever-changing selection of 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wines each season in addition to select Member Perks only available to Wine Cult members that can be redeemed at any Postino WineCafe location Opus has broken ground on Catalyst Industrial a new 188,054-square-foot Class A speculative industrial development on 14.26 acres located at 15030 E Each year during National Preservation Month Historic Denver opens the doors for the public to nominate the people and projects Princeton Council President Mia Sacks provides a tentative response it is now time for “the hard work [to begin]” as the Council seeks to “reimagine this historic site to meet urgent public facility needs while honoring the cultural significance of its past and leaving a legacy for future generations.” In order to best position the campus to serve the municipality there is no better way to do so than to repurpose a portion of the space for affordable housing In light of the current need for subsidized housing in Princeton I believe that any plans to the contrary would be a disservice to the community.  and vacated the 30-acre Princeton campus in 2020 relocating Westminster’s programs to Lawrenceville the Municipality of Princeton started negotiating the sale of the campus from Rider.  legitimate propositions for the potential utility of the campus have fallen through the cracks.  it is imperative that Princeton prioritize this issue when reimagining the original campus of Westminster Choir College This silence provides a rare window of organized consensus — or at least a lack of immediate opposition — that the Municipality cannot ignore.  where an $11 million credit enabled the transformation of four dormitory buildings into affordable housing complexes.  both Topology of Newark and the Princeton Council should seize the opportunity for subsidized housing development.  Wynne Conger is a sophomore and prospective SPIA major from Bryn Mawr, Pa. She can be reached by email at wc2918[at]princeton.edu. Her column “Popping the Bubble” runs every three weeks on Monday. You can read all of her columns here Correction: A previous version of this piece stated that the Municipality of Princeton had purchased Westminster Choir College from Rider University Princeton only purchased the original campus of the college Rider University continues to operate the academic programs of Westminster Choir College