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Connor Bedard latest award before NHL Draft is a first

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

CHICAGO - Once again, one of the most talented prospects in years is getting an award before he's likely the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.This time, it's a first for Connor Bedard, who is expected to become a member of the Blackhawks on June 28.The center, who enjoyed a great season both in juniors and internationally for Canada, was named International Ice Hockey Federation's 2023 Male Player of the Year this week. It's the first time the award has been given by the IIHF and honors Bedard for his play in world competition for his country. This comes after Bedard became the first in the history of the CHL to win Player of the Year, Prospect of the Year, and Top Scorer in the same season. As a member of the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League, Bedard had 71 goals and 72 assists in 57 games.“This is such a huge honour,” said Bedard in a statement that was posted to the IIHF website. “I’m not sure how to compare it to others I’ve received, but it’s pretty incredible to...

'A tranquil space': Sober living apartment complex opens in Hays County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) -- An apartment complex in Hays County said its the first sober living facility of its kind in the area. The Vibe just opened in San Marcos as a place for people with at least a year of sobriety. Stephanie Ramirez Pelletier is the founder. She is seven years sober herself. "I wanted to give them a tranquil space worthy of healing," Pelletier said. It's a space where drugs and alcohol are not allowed. Pelletier said she wanted to create a positive environment for people in long term recovery."You have your own apartment," she said. "You have your own space, but you can also knock on the doors of anyone at any time and say, 'Hey, I need some help tonight. I'm not doing okay.' "It's a resource she said is needed in Hays County at a time when law enforcement said there's been an increase in fentanyl related overdoses. Kyle PD: 16-year-old overdoses on fentanyl first week into summer break "There's very limited meetings," Pelletier said. "There's very limited ...

Walks help doom Twins in series-opening loss to Red Sox

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

It seemed evident, by the way he raised his right arm and pointed towards the sky as he rounded first base, by the way he jumped up to high five third base coach Tommy Watkins, by the way he grabbed the Twins’ Paw Patrol fishing pole, raised both arms in the air and hopped up and down, that Christian Vázquez’s first home run as a Twin carried a little extra meaning for the catcher.The Red Sox drafted him and developed him. He became a World Series champion in Boston. And then, last season, he was traded away from the only organization he had ever known at the deadline. But the excitement from Vázquez’s big swing was fleeting. Because while it tied the game up at the time, the Red Sox would then go on to score six unanswered runs in their series-opening 9-3 win over the Twins on Monday night at Target Field.Twins pitchers issued seven free passes in the loss and most of them wound up being particularly costly with the Red Sox (38-35) taking advantage. The first walk of the night, a P...

Clifton Park Town Assessor denies over 16 first responder property tax exemptions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

In February, Clifton Park was among the first in the area to approve the 10% property tax exemption for volunteer first responders. But last week, Clifton Park’s Town Assessor recently denied tax credits for over a dozen volunteer firefighters who live in the town but serve in other communities.They responded to a state law allowing the exemption to boost the declining numbers of volunteer firefighters and ambulance corps members. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Right now, the disagreement is about whether or not the tax exemption should go to only Clifton Park residents who serve Clifton Park… or to any volunteer firefighter within the area who chooses to help another department.The state law says applicants for exemptions should reside in the city, town, or village served by the fire department or ambulance service.“Give the volunteers serving the community what the state said they wanted to give us as an incentive and a ...

Hoosic Valley announces Hawks mascot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

HOOSIC VALLEY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Hoosic Valley school district has picked a new mascot. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At the June 15 board meeting, the results of the community survey were announced. The name Hawks narrowly beat out some of the other suggestions on the survey.The district said the plan for the next steps will take place in July.

Cambridge superintendent retiring at end of August

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The superintendent of Cambridge Central School District is set to retire. Dr. Douglas Silvernell announced that he will be retiring effective August 31. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Dr. Silvernell has worked for the district for the past four years. He helped guide students and staff during the pandemic and the change in the district's mascot.It has not been announced when a new superintendent will be put in place for the district.

St. Louis party turned mass shooting: Lighthearted to pure terror

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS – It's barely summer break and a St. Louis family is planning a 17-year-old boy's funeral after he was shot and killed at a party gone terribly wrong.St. Louis police said 17-year-old Makao Moore died Sunday morning after gunfire erupted in an office building near 14th and Washington. Ten other people, ranging in age from 15 to 19, were shot or otherwise injured.Darryl Moore, Makao's father, said his son was the youngest of 15 siblings and cherished family."Outgoing, loving person. He loved his family, especially his sisters," Darryl said.Makao was a high school junior, and his dad described him as a jokester. Missourians frustrated state coming after them for overpaid funds The teen's cousin, Donesha Belton, said Makao loved computers and wanted to turn his passion into a moneymaker one day."He was definitely a gamer. That was his main goal, to build games and play games, and to get paid for it," Belton said.Darryl said he talked with his son about the party in advance....

Church camps in St. Louis focus on giving youth opportunities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Bishop Michael Robinson spent Monday afternoon driving a golf cart in the neighborhoods near Hope Mission International Church on Maffitt Avenue. He was handing out flyers alerting nearby residents that a free summer camp is available at the church for third through eighth graders.“It’s very tough to do a funeral for someone that’s 16, 17 years old,” Robinson said.Recent violence prompted Robinson to organize the camp this summer. Personal growth, leadership development, community engagement, and skill enhancement are key parts of the instruction.“We don’t want individuals to lose their lives and waste and miss out on their future because of gun violence,” he said.The camp takes place Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m., with free meals provided for the entire family at 7 p.m. Robinson believes getting to know the entire family is a key part of identifying community needs.Anyone wanting more information should visit www.hopenation.church. Missourians frustrated state co...

NAACP’s gala fundraiser caps off Juneteenth events in St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS – All across the St. Louis region, people were out and about celebrating and observing Juneteenth.“This is a lot of Black-owned businesses, like I said, and the day that people got freed. I think all races and ethnicities can come out here," said Jai Lavaughn, an organizer for Black Woodstock Festival.Businesses and vendors were at the third annual event in East St. Louis; for some, it was the first time.“I tried to make sure, cause I knew I needed to come, cause last year it was such a big event," said Toyreale Williams, owner of Fat Chick Treats. She said the event is a way to learn about the history of Juneteenth and connect with one another. Missourians frustrated state coming after them for overpaid funds “Everybody is from different places, you know. Like everybody is not from East St. Louis, and it’s people that I met, and now we’re fixing to do partnerships together. So, it’s just a beautiful way for all of us to connect," Williams said.Across the river in downto...

Rockies lose sixth straight, giving up three more homers in loss to red-hot Reds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:49 GMT

CINCINNATI — The Rockies’ June swoon is in full bloom.Lefty Austin Gomber served up three more home runs in a bitter 5-4 loss to the Reds on Monday night, the Rockies’ sixth consecutive defeat.The Rockies had a chance to rally in the ninth when Mike Moustakas and Jurickson Profar delivered back-to-back singles off Reds closer Alex Diaz. But Diaz struck out Randal Grichuk and Ryan McMahon and got Elias Diaz to ground out to shortstop Spencer Steer for his 19th save.Decimated by injuries, plagued by terrible starting pitching, and getting erratic at-bats from players getting their first taste of the big leagues, the Rockies fell to 5-13 this month.The latest defeat came on a night when Great American Ballpark threw a welcome-home party for Cincy icon Joey Votto and as the red-hot Reds won their ninth consecutive game, the longest active winning streak in the majors and their longest since a 10-game winning streak from July 19-29, 2012.The 39-year-old first baseman, m...