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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Ivy League-feeder high school quietly suspends renowned soccer coach for illegal betting scheme... after pedo teacher was arrested
A Pennsylvania high school soccer coach was quietly suspended amid scandal after being caught allegedly gambling with students. David Zimmerman, a nationally recognized soccer coach at the prestigious Conestoga High School in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, was caught back in January reportedly placing 'prop bets' with students on the school's basketball games. Zimmerman, who was named 2022 National Boys Soccer Coach of the Year for large public high schools, initially served a brief suspension over the course of a few days last winter following an internal investigation, according to The Inquirer. The school, which is located in one of the most affluent districts in Pennsylvania, reportedly opened an investigation after learning of the alleged betting through 'secondhand' sources in January, and found that the gambling began last year 'on a limited basis.' Zimmerman and Conestoga's principal Amy Meisinger were not immediately available for comment when contacted by the Daily Mail. Prop bets consist of wagers placed on specific occurrences or certain players' statistics during games. It is a form of sports gambling that the NCAA has lobbied the federal government to ban. The prestigious Conestoga High School launched an investigation into the activity in January It is unclear if any of the Conestoga basketball players were aware that Zimmerman and students were betting on them. The wagering is said to have been limited to small amounts - as little as $10. The school's investigation reportedly found no evidence of widespread gambling or Venmo payments. Zimmerman is also said to have made no profit from the activity. However, Zimmerman, who has several state soccer championships to his name and has taught at the school since the mid-1990s, wasn't dismissed from his position. Instead, the coach apologized to the parents of students involved in the betting, according to the report. He also reportedly served a brief internal suspension from the school for a few days during the winter. The school, which sends 95 percent of its graduates to college, seemingly attempted to keep the scandal under wraps, making no formal announcement. As of Sunday, Zimmerman was still listed as Conestoga's boys' soccer coach on the school's official website. The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, a governing body of high school athletics, began to receive anonymous tips about gambling at Conestoga High School. But the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association informed The Inquirer that it was 'an internal school matter.' Conestoga, located about 15 miles west of Philadelphia, is considered to be a top-rated public high school with strong academic and athletic programs. Last year, more than two dozen students from Conestoga were accepted at Harvard, Yale, and other Ivies. Meanwhile, it also boasts athletic success. Conestoga won 29 Central Athletic League titles between 2020 and 2024, nine of which were earned by Zimmerman's soccer team. However, Zimmerman's alleged gambling scandal isn't the only storm the school has had to weather over the past few months Michelle Mercogliano, a special-ed teacher at the Conestoga High School, was arrested earlier this year after allegedly bringing a student to her parents' home and having sex with him about a dozen times. The married teacher, 35, was charged in April after the 16-year-old victim's family contacted police. She faces 63 charges including Institutional Sexual Assault and the Corruption of Minors. She's also accused of providing medical marijuana to the teen, the Chester County District Attorney said. Mercogliano began a sexual relationship with the boy in February, according to a criminal complaint from the Tredyffrin Township Police Department. The boy's father provided to police some marijuana packaging he found in his son's closet with Mercogliano's name on the label, according to the affidavit. 'The [victim] disclosed that after school he would walk from Conestoga High School to the... apartment complex where Mercogliano would pick him up in the back parking lot and drive to his home, to her parents' residence, or drive him to the Sunnyside Marijuana Dispensary in Phoenixville,' court documents obtained by ABC News stated. The investigation began after the victim told his sister of his relationship with Mercogliano and the sibling then informed the boy's parents. The pair allegedly had sex about 12 times, the victim told police, and often in Mercogliano's parents' home in Wayne, according to the complaint. Mercogliano was also said to have provided the boy with pot about 15 times. She allegedly communicated with him through Snapchat 'as to go undetected,' or via text message. The school's football team made national headlines in 2016 over hazing allegations. A freshman player claimed he was assaulted with a broom handle during what the team called 'No Gay Thursday.' Three players later pleaded guilty to lesser harassment charges.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting AMETEK Stock Will Climb or Sink?
With a market cap of $43.2 billion, AMETEK, Inc. (AME) is a global leader in manufacturing advanced electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. The company operates through two segments: Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) and Electromechanical Group (EMG), serving diverse industries including aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and power. Shares of the Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based company have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. AME stock has increased 15.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned nearly 19%. Moreover, shares of AMETEK are up 3.7% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's nearly 10% gain. More News from Barchart Why This Cannabis Penny Stock Could Be Wall Street's Next Meme Trade Breakout Apple Stock Is Gaining Momentum, Is AAPL Stock a Buy? Peter Thiel-Backed Bullish Is About to IPO. Should You Buy BLSH Stock? Stop Missing Market Moves: Get the FREE Barchart Brief – your midday dose of stock movers, trending sectors, and actionable trade ideas, delivered right to your inbox. Sign Up Now! Focusing more closely, the industrial tools maker stock has also lagged behind the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLI) 20.7% return over the past 52 weeks. Shares of AMETEK jumped 4.6% on Jul. 31 after the company posted stronger-than-expected Q2 2025 results, with adjusted EPS of $1.78 and revenue of $1.8 billion. Growth was driven by a 6% year-over-year sales increase in the Electromechanical Group (EMG) to $618.5 million, supported by strong organic demand, record operating income, robust margin expansion, and contributions from the recent FARO Technologies acquisition. The company also raised its 2025 adjusted EPS forecast to $7.06 - $7.20 and now expects annual sales growth in the mid-single digits versus its prior low-single-digit outlook. For the fiscal year ending in December 2025, analysts expect AMETEK's adjusted EPS to grow 4.5% year-over-year to $7.14. The company's earnings surprise history is promising. It topped the consensus estimates in the last four quarters. Among the 17 analysts covering the stock, the consensus rating is a 'Moderate Buy.' That's based on 11 'Strong Buy' ratings, one 'Moderate Buy,' four 'Holds,' and one 'Strong Sell.' On Aug. 1, Mizuho raised Ametek's price target to $225 and maintained an 'Outperform' rating. As of writing, the stock is trading below the mean price target of $207. The Street-high price target of $225 implies a potential upside of 21.4% from the current price levels. On the date of publication, Sohini Mondal did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on
CBS News
30-06-2025
- CBS News
3 people shot through window of bar and grill in Berwyn, Illinois
Three people were injured after shots were fired into a bar and grill in Berwyn, Illinois, overnight Saturday. Berwyn police said that between 1:30 a.m. and 1:45 a.m., the suspect got into an argument with someone in the bar at 7011 Ogden Ave. The two people left the bar, and police said shots were then fired from outside on the sidewalk. Bullets went through the bar window, hitting three people inside. The victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries at local hospitals. Police said no arrests have been made. Berwyn police are investigating. This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Berwyn Group Appoints Adam Wilson as General Manager of Healthcare
Veteran Leader Brings Deep Industry Expertise to Advance Berwyn's Healthcare Strategy INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Berwyn Group (Berwyn), the leader in death audit, locate services and population management, is pleased to announce the hiring of Adam Wilson as General Manager of Healthcare. Wilson brings extensive healthcare industry experience that will further strengthen Berwyn's commitment to excellence and growth. Berwyn offers an end-to-end suite of industry-leading death audit and locate solutions that enable pension and health plan administrators to eliminate costly overpayments, maximize efficiency, meet regulatory requirements, and connect policyholders, participants and beneficiaries to the funds they deserve. More than 2,000 corporate, union and government clients use Berwyn's flagship services, CertiDeath® and CertiCensus®. Wilson joins Berwyn with a distinguished career that spans almost 17 years at UnitedHealthcare, where he held several leadership roles including Vice President of Workforce Planning, Chief of Staff to the COO, and Vice President of Medicare Part D products. "We are thrilled to welcome Adam to the team," said John Bikus, President of Berwyn. "His strategy, proven leadership, and deep industry knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to grow in the healthcare industry." In his new role, Wilson will be responsible for leading Berwyn's strategic expansion into the healthcare market. He will be focusing on aligning Berwyn's solutions to the healthcare payer and provider business cycle needs while also extending the Berwyn reach to healthcare-related supporting partners, vendors, and industry trade groups. "I'm eager to join an organization positioned for rapid growth through industry-leading capabilities," said Wilson. "I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Berwyn to deliver quick wins, strategic expansion into healthcare, and contribute to the company's continued success." About The Berwyn Group The Berwyn Group is the leader in population data management, offering the industry's most trusted and effective death audit and locate solutions, with an unmatched dedication to innovation, security, and generating outcomes. Acquired by Longevity Holdings in 2023, The Berwyn Group offers an end-to-end suite of industry-leading solutions including CertiDeath® Paragon™, CertiDeath®, CertiCensus®, CertiSearch® and BeneSearch®. Connecting leading-edge technology and data with best-in-class human ingenuity, Berwyn helps bridge the gap between pensions and their participants, insurance companies and their policyholders, third-party administrators and public entities with Medicaid recipients. For more information, visit Media Contact Karlene Gilmore Director of Marketing kgilmore@ View original content: SOURCE The Berwyn Group, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CBS News
13-06-2025
- CBS News
Metra BNSF trains not operating between Westmont, Berwyn after freight train hits semi in LaGrange
Metra BNSF trains cannot operate between Westmont and Berwyn after a freight train struck a semi. The LaGrange Police Department said a freight train struck a semi at the La Grange Road crossing. All vehicle and pedestrian traffic in that area is cut off during the investigation and residents are being asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Metra said all BNSF trains will not operate between Westmont and Berwyn due to the crash. BSNF #1260 scheduled to arrive in Chicago is stopped at La Grange Road due to the crash. BNSF trains will operate from Chicago to Berwyn, and from Aurora to Westmont until further notice. It was not clear how long this stoppage would last and when trains would begin moving through the impacted area again. Metra is telling passengers to seek alternate transportation. The stoppage has the potential to greatly impact the Friday evening commute. When the track does eventually open again, extensive delays are expected. You can find service alerts on
