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Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Sport
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Ron Allen presents Jared Allen 2025 Hall of Fame
Ron Allen, Jared's father, presents former defensive end Jared Allen into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025.
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Sport
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Ron Allen presents Jared Allen 2025 Hall of Fame
Ron Allen, Jared's father, presents former defensive end Jared Allen into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Politics
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Pride and Protest: Pair of events unites those opposed to president's actions
Jun. 15—MORGANTOWN — On Saturday, Morgantown found itself at the crossing of protest and pride. In the morning, protesters gathered in support of the movement "No Kings Day." By afternoon, the Morgantown rail-trail was alive with music, rainbows and community as Morgantown Pride hosted its annual block party. Though different, both events were united in a message to protect rights. First, a rally lined the sidewalks of Evansdale with people holding handmade signs and peacefully chanting "No kings !" and "This is what democracy looks like !" The demonstration was part of a movement organized in opposition that participants called "the erosion of democratic norms and rising government overreach." "This country doesn't have kings, " said Ron Allen, a member of the Mountaineer Indivisible Citizens Action Group. "We're against authoritarianism, which is the direction this administration is heading." Allen called the day's march not just a protest, but a stand to "preserve our democratic rights and fend for democracy." "If he really wanted to honor the military, he could have done it on July 4, " Allen said. "This is a counterpoint to that. People across the country are mobilizing, and we're proud to be part of it." The nationwide protests were scheduled to coincide with the massive military parade taking place in Washington, D.C., to mark the U.S. Army's 250th birthday. Saturday was also President Trump's 79th birthday. By early afternoon, the day shifted to a celebration over the rail-trail for the Morgantown Pride Block Party. Jeffrey Shears, the new president of Morgantown Pride, greeted attendees as they came to celebrate. The day was full of events like drag shows, music, local vendors and family-friendly activities. "It's a great day for Morgantown, " Shears said. "It's a great day any time our town rallies around a cause. Whether it's protest or pride, our community shows up." Planning this year's events came with challenges, Shears said, as they faced reduced support following the rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion measures. "We're so used to having corporate sponsors, " he said. "With DEI going away, we've really seen who supports our community and who doesn't." Shears, a military veteran and former Mr. Rainbow Pride of West Virginia, said his mission now is to serve and defend his community. "I spent 20 years defending our country, " he said. "Now I'm spending the rest of my life defending our community." For performer Bella la Vall, who took the stage during the block party, the connection between the morning protest and the Pride celebration was more than clear. "Sometimes, the most rebellious thing you can do is be gay, be proud, be an artist, " she said. "Even this Pride event is a 'No Kings' protest, without calling itself that." Originally from New York, Bella stayed in Morgantown after college because of the strong support system she found here. "There's something powerful about being visible in a world that often wants you to shrink, " she said. "When you have your community, you can get through anything."
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Sport
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Man, 95, returns to TT to scatter wife's ashes
A 95-year-old has returned to the Isle of Man TT for the first time in 44 years to scatter his wife's ashes at their favourite vantage point. Ron Allen, from London, last visited the island for the event in 1981, having returned annually with his late wife Cherry Allen since 1956. Advertisement Following the death of his wife in February, Ron booked a flight to the island for the TT and scattered Cherry's ashes at Cronk Urleigh, just past the 13th milestone on the course. He said: "I decided I would bring back some of her ashes to her favourite place on the TT course where we use to watch the races and I thought she would be there forever then". Ron met his wife at the age of 24 at work and he says the pair would "chat" at the end of the day when she picked up her bicycle and he collected his motorbike. The couple both enjoyed motorbikes over 45 years, with Cherry once attempting to be a passenger on a sidecar in Silverstone and pulling out the moves that she saw at the Isle of Man TT, Ron said. Advertisement He said: "She really loved the Isle of Man TT and was always very enthusiastic about it". Ron said while he always wanted to return to the island for the TT, the couple started going to Greece instead and got into Greek dancing. During his trip this year, Ron also had the opportunity to ride around the course on the back of a bike ridden by a former Manx Grand Prix winner. Organised by his neighbour and friend, Sebastian Edge, Ron experienced speeds of up to 100 mph (161km/h). He said: "It wasn't very comfortable, because those bikes aren't made for passengers", adding "I had my knees up to my neck, but I am glad I did it because I can see something of how the riders feel when they go plunging down Bray Hill". Advertisement The roads had been smoothened, and were less rough than in the 50s, he said, meaning that riders could go much quicker. But the speeds riders now go were "unbelievable", Ron said, and the TT was a "unique" event as riders take on the 37.7 mile (60.7km) course. The TT is "really modern now", he said, and in the past, there was just a black score board, and the paddock was not cut off, "so you used to be able to mingle with riders and share stories". Fondly remembering his visits, Ron said "early in the morning it was so invigorating to get on the bike and ride around" adding that it is a "beautiful island with beautiful spots". Advertisement His neighbour, Sebastian Edge, said that Ron was an "avid fan and supporter of the races", and to come to the TT for the first time with someone who had visited since 1956 had "made it very special for me". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. More like this story Related internet links
BBC News
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Man, 95, returns to Isle of Man TT to scatter wife's ashes
A 95-year-old has returned to the Isle of Man TT for the first time in 44 years to scatter his wife's ashes at their favourite vantage Allen, from London, last visited the island for the event in 1981, having returned annually with his late wife Cherry Allen since 1956. Following the death of his wife in February, Ron booked a flight to the island for the TT and scattered Cherry's ashes at Cronk Urleigh, just past the 13th milestone on the said: "I decided I would bring back some of her ashes to her favourite place on the TT course where we use to watch the races and I thought she would be there forever then". Ron met his wife at the age of 24 at work and he says the pair would "chat" at the end of the day when she picked up her bicycle and he collected his motorbike. The couple both enjoyed motorbikes over 45 years, with Cherry once attempting to be a passenger on a sidecar in Silverstone and pulling out the moves that she saw at the Isle of Man TT, Ron said: "She really loved the Isle of Man TT and was always very enthusiastic about it".Ron said while he always wanted to return to the island for the TT, the couple started going to Greece instead and got into Greek dancing. During his trip this year, Ron also had the opportunity to ride around the course on the back of a bike ridden by a former Manx Grand Prix winner. Organised by his neighbour and friend, Sebastian Edge, Ron experienced speeds of up to 100 mph (161km/h). He said: "It wasn't very comfortable, because those bikes aren't made for passengers", adding "I had my knees up to my neck, but I am glad I did it because I can see something of how the riders feel when they go plunging down Bray Hill".The roads had been smoothened, and were less rough than in the 50s, he said, meaning that riders could go much the speeds riders now go were "unbelievable", Ron said, and the TT was a "unique" event as riders take on the 37.7 mile (60.7km) course. The TT is "really modern now", he said, and in the past, there was just a black score board, and the paddock was not cut off, "so you used to be able to mingle with riders and share stories".Fondly remembering his visits, Ron said "early in the morning it was so invigorating to get on the bike and ride around" adding that it is a "beautiful island with beautiful spots".His neighbour, Sebastian Edge, said that Ron was an "avid fan and supporter of the races", and to come to the TT for the first time with someone who had visited since 1956 had "made it very special for me". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
