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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Albert Lea High School principal accepts new job in Northfield
Jun. 3—Albert Lea High School Principal Chris Dibble has accepted a position as the high school principal of Northfield Public Schools, Board Chairman Dave Klatt announced Monday during the school board work session. Dibble started with the district in 2016 as dean of students and became principal of Southwest Middle School in 2018 before transitioning to his current role at the high school in 2021. Dibble said he is most proud of remaining focused on students as the district transitioned through multiple leaders and said he thinks he has been able to open lines of communication between administration and staff to focus on student needs. He said he also thinks he has built relationships with students, staff and community members during his time as a leader. Under his leadership, the high school has received levels 1 and 2 certification in the High Reliability Schools framework, giving the staff direction and a focus on data-driven strategies that give students the best environment for school. They have also rebuilt safety protocols and worked closely with the city and county to support students both in and out of the school building. "As a team, we are always pushing to try new ideas and plans that will enhance the students' experience each and every day," he said. "We know there is work to be done and we listen to the feedback we receive from parents about bullying, cell phones, social media and chemical use." As he leaves the district, he said he knows there are people already here who will continue the journey that has led to a team dynamic at the high school. "We have a great staff, students who do great work and a community that supports their children," he said. "There are wheels in motion that will carry ALHS forward as the leadership change happens." In an email sent out to parents, he said he plans to continue relationships with many people who helped shape the middle and high schools during his time. "I wish the Albert Lea Area Schools and the Albert Lea community nothing but the best as I begin my next professional journey," he said in the email. "My family and I thank you for your support and look forward to catching up with you whenever our paths cross again." Klatt said he spoke with interim Superintendent David Krenz and incoming Superintendent Steven Heil about a rough timeline to replace the position, and Klatt said they hope to have the job posted by Friday, with candidates screened at the end of June and first part of July. They hope to set up interviews by July 7. He also mentioned surveys they are planning to send out surrounding the position.
Fox Sports
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Texas-Ohio State, Iowa-Iowa State highlight FOX Sports 2025 college football slate
The start of the 2025 college football season is less than 100 days away, and FOX Sports is here to help you arrange your plans for the first few weeks of the season and every Friday this year. FOX Sports announced which three games will be featured on "Big Noon Saturday" for the first three weeks of the season, along with its full Week 1 slate and "College Football Friday" schedule for the 2025 season. Texas and Ohio State will help ring in another season of "Big Noon Saturday" when the two programs go head-to-head in Columbus on Saturday, Aug. 30. A rematch of one of last year's College Football Playoff semifinal games, the Longhorns and Buckeyes will almost certainly open the season ranked in the top five of the AP poll. That game will also mark the beginning of the Arch Manning era for Texas as he takes over at quarterback for Quinn Ewers, while Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will look to start his Heisman campaign on a strong note. [Related: Texas-Ohio State matchup to air on FOX in Week 1: Top storylines] In Week 2, "Big Noon Saturday" will feature the latest edition of the Cy-Hawk rivalry between Iowa and Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. Both the Hawkeyes and Cyclones were recently featured in FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt's post-spring top 25 poll (Iowa No. 23; Iowa State No. 17). Iowa will likely have South Dakota State transfer Mark Gronowski starting at quarterback in that game after winning two FCS titles and the 2023 Walter Payton Award for the most outstanding player in the FCS. As for Iowa State, Rocco Becht will return for his third season as its starting quarterback after posting impressive numbers over the last two years. Oregon will be featured on "Big Noon Saturday" when it travels to Northwestern in Week 3. Dan Lanning's squad looks poised to compete for a national title in 2025, with former UCLA quarterback Dante Moore likely taking over for Dillon Gabriel. The Ducks were also ranked fourth in Klatt's post-spring top 25 after they landed the No. 1 transfer portal class, via 247 Sports. Additionally, "The Game" will be featured on "Big Noon Saturday" again. Ohio State will travel to Ann Arbor to try and snap its four-game losing streak to Michigan in the final week of the regular season (Nov. 29). The Wolverines surprisingly upset the Buckeyes last year before Ohio State went on its run to a national title, but the game might have been more remembered for the postgame theatrics. Both teams enter the 2025 season with questions at quarterback, but each fully expects to be in the Big Ten title hunt. That game will also feature the last two national championship winners. As for the rest of the Week 1 slate, Auburn and Baylor will meet in Waco, Texas, to help start the "FOX College Football Friday" slate. The two teams were also ranked in Klatt's preseason top 25 as the Bears won their final six regular-season games in 2024. Kickoff for that game is set for 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 29 on FOX. Other games on FOX in Week 1 include South Dakota-Iowa State and Utah-UCLA. Kansas will also host Fresno State in Week 0 on FOX (Saturday, Aug. 23). "FOX College Football Friday" will mostly feature a mixture of Big Ten and Big 12 matchups. Arizona will host Kansas State in Week 3 (Sept. 12) while Iowa and Rutgers will meet in Piscataway, New Jersey, in Week 4 (Sept. 19). TCU and Arizona State will meet up in Week 5 (Sept. 26). The Nebraska-Minnesota rivalry will be featured on "FOX College Football Friday" in Week 8 (Oct. 17). A few West Coast games will also be featured in the Friday slate in November. USC will host Northwestern in Week 9 (Nov. 7). Minnesota will meet up with Oregon in Eugene in Week 10 (Nov. 14). Finally, the "Duel in the Desert" between Arizona and Arizona State will round out the regular-season slate of "FOX College Football Friday." FOX will air two games during conference championship game weekend as well. The Mountain West Championship Game will take place on Friday, Dec. 5. A day later, FOX will air the Big Ten Championship Game for the 14th time. The remainder of the "Big Noon Saturday" and college football on FOX schedule will be released as the 2025 season goes on. "Big Noon Kickoff" will air every week during the regular season starting at 10 a.m. ET, unless otherwise noted. Here are all the games that FOX announced will air on the FOX family of networks in Weeks 0 and 1. Week 0 Fresno State vs. Kansas (FOX; Saturday, Aug. 23) Week 1 Buffalo at Minnesota (FS1; Thursday, Aug. 28)Ohio at Rutgers (BTN; Thursday, Aug. 28) Miami (OH) at Wisconsin (BTN; Thursday, Aug. 28) Auburn at Baylor (FOX, Friday, Aug. 29) Western Michigan at Michigan State (FS1, Friday, Aug. 29) Central Michigan at San Jose State (FS1, Friday, Aug. 29) Texas at Ohio State (FOX, Saturday, Aug. 30)South Dakota at Iowa State (FOX, Saturday, Aug. 30)Utah at UCLA (FOX, Saturday, Aug. 30) Old Dominion at Indiana (FS1, Saturday, Aug. 30) Albany at Iowa (FS1, Saturday, Aug. 30) Georgia Southern at Fresno State (FS1, Saturday, Aug. 30) FAU at Maryland (BTN, Saturday, Aug. 30) Ball State at Purdue (BTN, Saturday, Aug. 30)Montana St. at Oregon (BTN, Saturday, Aug. 30) Missouri St. at USC (BTN, Saturday, Aug. 30) Colorado St. at Washington (BTN, Saturday, Aug. 30) Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? 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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor's official residence to seek delay in next court hearing
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man accused of trying to burn down Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro 's official residence is seeking to delay his next scheduled court appearance because he is receiving mental health treatment, his lawyer said Friday. The suspect, Cody Balmer, had been scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday for a hearing to determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence against Balmer to take the case to trial. But Mary Klatt, the chief public defender of Dauphin County, said Balmer's hearing will be postponed because he is receiving treatment. 'Everyone wants to ensure Mr. Balmer is mentally fit when this matter comes before the Court,' Klatt said in an email to The Associated Press. Balmer is currently being held at the state prison in Waymart, the only state prison with a mental health unit for men, according to the state Department of Corrections. Balmer, 38, is charged with attempted homicide, arson and other offenses for setting a fire that tore through a section of the state-owned residence's first floor and forced the governor, his wife, children and members of his extended family to flee in the middle of the night, hours after they celebrated the Jewish holiday of Passover with a Seder in the residence. Shapiro, who is Jewish, is viewed as a potential White House contender for the Democratic Party in 2028. Balmer told police that he had intended to attack the governor with a hammer if he had encountered him that night, police said in a court filing. No one was injured in the blaze, which fire officials say caused millions of dollars in damage to the heavily protected residence. Balmer has not entered a plea. Balmer has been held without bail since turning himself in to state police after the April 13 fire. Klatt has said he would be evaluated to see if he is competent to stand trial. Balmer's mother and brother say he suffers from mental illness, something that Balmer denied in one brief court appearance. Authorities say Balmer expressed hatred for Shapiro.
Winnipeg Free Press
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor's official residence to seek delay in next court hearing
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man accused of trying to burn down Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro 's official residence is seeking to delay his next scheduled court appearance because he is receiving mental health treatment, his lawyer said Friday. The suspect, Cody Balmer, had been scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday for a hearing to determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence against Balmer to take the case to trial. But Mary Klatt, the chief public defender of Dauphin County, said Balmer's hearing will be postponed because he is receiving treatment. 'Everyone wants to ensure Mr. Balmer is mentally fit when this matter comes before the Court,' Klatt said in an email to The Associated Press. Balmer is currently being held at the state prison in Waymart, the only state prison with a mental health unit for men, according to the state Department of Corrections. Balmer, 38, is charged with attempted homicide, arson and other offenses for setting a fire that tore through a section of the state-owned residence's first floor and forced the governor, his wife, children and members of his extended family to flee in the middle of the night, hours after they celebrated the Jewish holiday of Passover with a Seder in the residence. Shapiro, who is Jewish, is viewed as a potential White House contender for the Democratic Party in 2028. Balmer told police that he had intended to attack the governor with a hammer if he had encountered him that night, police said in a court filing. No one was injured in the blaze, which fire officials say caused millions of dollars in damage to the heavily protected residence. Balmer has not entered a plea. Balmer has been held without bail since turning himself in to state police after the April 13 fire. Klatt has said he would be evaluated to see if he is competent to stand trial. Balmer's mother and brother say he suffers from mental illness, something that Balmer denied in one brief court appearance. Authorities say Balmer expressed hatred for Shapiro.
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Joel Klatt calls for Bedlam to be played every year
Joel Klatt calls for Bedlam to be played every year When the Oklahoma Sooners departed the Big 12 Conference in favor of the Southeastern Conference last summer, their annual "Bedlam" rivalry game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys was lost. The Pokes remained in the Big 12, while OU went to the SEC along with the Texas Longhorns. After years of a great in-state college football rivalry being played annually, the matchup stopped after the 2023 season. With the two teams in different leagues, there was little interest (especially from OSU's side) about continuing to play the game. As it stands currently, there are no future Bedlam games on the books. FOX Sports' lead college football color commentator, Joel Klatt, called for that to change. On his show, "The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast", he discussed multiple rivalries in the sport that need to be played every single year. Oklahoma-Oklahoma State wasn't the only rivalry he wanted to see annually. Klatt also wanted to see games like Notre Dame-USC, Kansas-Missouri, Florida-Miami, and Colorado-Nebraska happen each season, calling them "part of the fabric of this sport." But there was no game he wanted to see more than Bedlam. He pointed out that the Cowboys were less than thrilled about the Sooners leaving them high and dry in their old conference. 'You talk about no love lost in particular after the conference realignment, I want Bedlam. I want Bedlam every year," Klatt said. "Nothing is scheduled right now. In December, Joe Castiglione, the athletic director at Oklahoma, said it wouldn't be until well into the 2030s that we're gonna get this matchup.' Bedlam began in 1904 and has been played 118 times since then. Oklahoma has dominated the series and holds a 91-20-7 all-time series lead. In the last 25 matchups, the Sooners are 19-6, including an eight-year win streak from 2003 to 2010, and a six-year win streak from 2015 to 2020. Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy recently proposed a spring game series between the two programs, but that wouldn't even be close to the same thing as a true game in the fall. Conference realignment took Bedlam away from us. As a result, the Sooners don't want to add another difficult game to their schedule in the most daunting league in the sport. OU will be trying to make the College Football Playoff and they always get OSU's best shot when the teams face off. That could come back to haunt Oklahoma, as a loss would be very costly. The Cowboys don't want to have to play a team each season that typically gets the better of them, and they also have a shot to make the CFP now in the expanded playoff era. A loss to OU could be the difference between being in or out. However, there is hope. SEC teams like Georgia, Florida and South Carolina play an out-of-conference rival every season. The Bulldogs have the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Gators have the Florida State Seminoles. The Gamecocks have the Clemson Tigers. All three are also in-state rivalries. The Bedlam Series is one of college football's most exciting rivalry contests. Bringing it back would be a great thing for the sport. Although it may never happen, there's still hope that the Sooner State rivals can put down their swords long enough to get games on the schedule down the road. Then, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State can pick the swords back up and start fighting again, except that these fights would happen on the football field where they belong. Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams.
