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Johnny W. “Jack” Miller, 89, of Shelbyville

Johnny W. “Jack” Miller, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.He was born January 11, 1936, in Shelbyville, the son of John and Doretha (Roberts) Miller.  On November 8, 1957, he married Joyce Ann Amos, and she preceded him in death on November 1, 2021.Jack […]

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Johnny W. “Jack” Miller, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
He was born January 11, 1936, in Shelbyville, the son of John and Doretha (Roberts) Miller.  On November 8, 1957, he married Joyce Ann Amos, and she preceded him in death on November 1, 2021.
Jack is survived by his sons, Kim Miller and wife, Tracy, of Shelbyville, and Kyle Miller and wife, Amy, of Martinsville; daughter, Kelly Hurley and husband, Brian, of Liberty, South Carolina; brother, Max Miller and wife, Joy, of Bloomfield; grandchildren, Rachel, Jake, Sam, Kyra, Trae, Dustin, Erin and Danielle; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to Joyce, Jack was preceded in death by his parents.
Jack graduated from Waldron High School in 1954.
He served in the National Guard.
Jack retired from the Indianapolis Star, with over 30 years of service.
He was an active member of Lewis Creek Baptist Church, where he taught adult Sunday school, served as a deacon and enjoyed participating in church events.  Jack also volunteered on mission trips, helping rebuild areas struck by hurricanes.
Jack enjoyed going fishing, coaching youth sports and watching sports,  He especially liked the Indianapolis 500, New York Yankees, and the Indianapolis Colts.  He was also a member of the Optimist Club.
He was a family man and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Jack had a servant’s heart and enjoyed spending time visiting with and ministering to his friends in nursing facilities.
Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will follow at Noon, with Rev. Bill Horner officiating.
Interment will be at Lewis Creek Baptist Cemetery in Shelby County.
Memorial contributions may be made to Scuffy, 126 N. Harrison St., Shelbyville, Indiana.
Online condolences may be shared with Jack’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.



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Youngsters develop skills in L.I.MITLESS Foundation’s third annual football clinic

It can be hard to smile while running around and sweating in the high humidity, but it was harder to find someone without a smile on their face Sunday morning at Caledonia Park in Dix Hills. About 50 young athletes had a blast while sharpening their skills at the L.I.MITLESS Foundation’s third annual youth football […]

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It can be hard to smile while running around and sweating in the high humidity, but it was harder to find someone without a smile on their face Sunday morning at Caledonia Park in Dix Hills.

About 50 young athletes had a blast while sharpening their skills at the L.I.MITLESS Foundation’s third annual youth football clinic. Among the coaches were two of the organization’s founders, Newfield High products Elijah Riley and Denzel Williams.

“For how small in surface area Long Island is, it’s huge in population,” Riley said. “The goal is to get New York and Long Island on the same stage as Texas, Florida and Georgia. We’ve got the talent, we just don’t have the collective effort. So, the goal is to just keep connecting with everybody and building community.”

Riley has spent five years as a defensive back in the NFL, including last season with the Giants. The young athletes had the benefit of learning from several NFL players during the three-hour clinic, including Allen Robinson II, who has played for five teams in the last 11 years.

At the end of the clinic, the athletes were split into teams and played three pickup games. 12-year-old George Diaz had a pick-6 with Riley running down the sideline alongside him.

“It went in slow-mo. I was like, “No way I just did that,’” said Diaz, a Centereach native. “It’s really cool. It’s an honor and a lot of fun.”

The clinic was free of charge and was followed by a community barbecue and food drive benefiting Island Harvest.

“Not everybody can afford youth sports,” Riley said. “What we’re looking to do is create avenues for kids to get the necessary skills training to be quality athletes. But more importantly, we want the right people around so that they’re becoming better people.”

The youth clinic was the third and final event of the foundation’s first Legacy Week. Riley and Co. hosted a high school 7-on-7 tournament at Huntington High School on Friday. Newfield defeated Division in the championship game.

“It’s not rigged, I promise,” Riley said with a laugh.

More high schoolers returned to Huntington on Saturday for the foundation’s second annual skills combine and position specific clinic.

“We didn’t have those things growing up,” Williams said. “We always knew we wanted to do it, but it’s baby steps. We wanted to get the youth camp going first and stack up on top of that from there.”

Going forward, Riley and Williams plan to keep expanding the foundation’s reach and hope to start a flag football league for boys and girls.

“Deepen those community bonds and keep growing those roots. That’s what it’s all about,” Riley said. “These memories last a lifetime.”



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Eightteen-year old Josiah Hakala of New Ipswich captured the 122nd NH State Amateur Golf Championship on Saturday. (Courtesy photo by Kate Billings/NH Golf) SIGN UP TO CONTINUE Print Subscriber? Sign Up for Full Access! Please sign up for as low as 36 cents per day to continue viewing our website. Unlimited […]

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Tascosa graduate Shahada Wells establishing local legacy by hosting basketball clinic

Since graduating from Tascosa in 2017, Shahada Wells has been pursuing basketball in locations near and far, with some that could even be considered exotic. This summer, though, Wells is putting his name on his hometown in a way which could last even longer. Thursday and Friday at the Tascosa Activity Center, Wells hosted the […]

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Since graduating from Tascosa in 2017, Shahada Wells has been pursuing basketball in locations near and far, with some that could even be considered exotic.

This summer, though, Wells is putting his name on his hometown in a way which could last even longer.

Thursday and Friday at the Tascosa Activity Center, Wells hosted the inaugural Shahada Wells Basketball Clinic for boys and girls from third through ninth grades. Eight years after playing his final game at Tascosa, Wells is using his experience to help teach the game to potential future Rebels, among others.

It’s a long way from where Wells has been playing professionally the last two years in Europe, but he feels it’s exactly where he belongs.



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Mike Matheny to headline ‘A Night of Champions’ at Delta State

Delta State University’s second annual “A Night of Champions” has been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, with tickets now available. After bringing former NFL star Archie Manning and former DSU sports information director Langston Rogers together for the fireside chat event in 2024, the university in Cleveland is maintaining the star power with 2025 headliner […]

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Delta State University’s second annual “A Night of Champions” has been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, with tickets now available.

After bringing former NFL star Archie Manning and former DSU sports information director Langston Rogers together for the fireside chat event in 2024, the university in Cleveland is maintaining the star power with 2025 headliner Mike Matheny.

Matheny, a former MLB player and manager, won four gold gloves and was considered one of the show’s stoutest catchers from 1994 to 2006 with stops in Milwaukee, Toronto, St. Louis, and San Francisco. He played in the 2004 World Series with the Cardinals and later led the team to the 2013 World Series as skipper.

Matheny then served as manager of the Kansas City Royals from 2020 to 2022. After compiling a 756-693 record from the dugout across his time in St. Louis and Kansas City, he released his second book called “The Dad Coach” earlier this year. His first, “The Matheny Manifesto,” was a New York Times bestseller.

When Matheny takes the stage during “A Night of Champions,” he’s expected to discuss his career both on and off the field and efforts to instill character development and sportsmanship in players all the way from little league up to the professional ranks. He and his wife, Kristin, formed The Catch 22 Foundation in 2003 with the goal of providing disadvantaged youth opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable to them.

“The MLB veteran appeals to a myriad of interests in which all Delta State sports fans will appreciate, including professional baseball player and manager, philanthropist, believer, author, and youth sports advocate,” a portion of the event’s announcement reads.

In addition to the conversation with Matheny, “A Night of Champions” will feature dinner and a silent auction. The event will be held inside Sillers Coliseum at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here with all proceeds going to Delta State athletics.



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Swansea youth Little League teams wins District 6 championships

SWANSEA — The Little League baseball youth program of Swansea has had a spring to remember. Two teams — the 11U and 10U programs — each recently won District championships in their respective age groups. Here’s a look at the past results: Swansea 11U all-stars The Swansea 11U all-star team won the District 6 championship […]

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SWANSEA — The Little League baseball youth program of Swansea has had a spring to remember.

Two teams — the 11U and 10U programs — each recently won District championships in their respective age groups.

Here’s a look at the past results:

Swansea 11U all-stars

The Swansea 11U all-star team won the District 6 championship for the second straight season. Assistant coach Chris Kenyon said its an incredible feat that showcases not only the talent of the players but also the dedication and teamwork of everyone involved.

Members of the champion 11U Swansea all-star team are from, left to right, include Blake Emard, Luke Cabral, Nathan Robinson, AJ Amodie, Mason Marcel, Jaxon Kelsey, Ben Bumpus, Ethan Kenyon, Jack Wilkerson, Ethan Arruda and Aiden Patel.

Player not pictured: Lucas Camara. Coaches in the back row left to right are Josh Robinson, Tony Amodie, manager Joe Arruda and assistant Chris Kenyon.

Swansea 10U all-stars

The Swansea squad went 3-0 on their run to a District championship. Swansea had contributions from the entire team throughout the District round of the tournament.

Swansea 10U had an 8-1 win against Taunton West followed by two close games against Seekonk, where Swansea won 4-3 and 8-6 in the championship game.

Swansea will continue in the sectionals this week against Milton National and Sandwich Little League.

Members of the Swansea 10U District champions are from left to right, front row Brady Monte, Jake Sousa, Lucas Richardson, Camden Jones, Brady Cabral, Reilly Borges and Theo Rapoza.

Middle row: Pierce Emard, Herodi Germosen, Ben Marshall and Mason Sousa. Back Row Coaches Chris Jones, (Manager) Joe Cabral, Nick Monte and Joe Sousa. Player not pictured: Jack White.

Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette sports editor Steven Sanchez can be reached at ssanchez@heraldnews.com. You can follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @Chezsports



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