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The Vineyard Gazette – Martha’s Vineyard News

Two years ago, Michael Brown died while playing golf on the Vineyard due to anaphylactic shock from a wasp sting, an allergy he didn’t know he had. This year, thanks to the advocacy work of his wife Megan Shai Brown, three bills have been introduced at the State House that could increase access to lifesaving […]

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Two years ago, Michael Brown died while playing golf on the Vineyard due to anaphylactic shock from a wasp sting, an allergy he didn’t know he had. This year, thanks to the advocacy work of his wife Megan Shai Brown, three bills have been introduced at the State House that could increase access to lifesaving allergy medication.

The bills aim to make it easier for police departments, schools and other organizations to store and use epinephrine auto-injectors, such as EpiPens, in emergency situations, and in the process save lives.

Mr. Brown died suddenly in 2023 at the age of 41. He first visited the Island during summers and eventually moved here full time, working at the Wharf, where he and Ms. Shai Brown met. He later worked for Performance Mechanical Industries on the Island, and was an Little League coach for he and Megan’s two sons.

Following Mr. Brown’s death, Ms. Shai Brown began to advocate to make epinephrine more accessible. Her work started on the Vineyard. Thanks in part to her advocacy, the Edgartown police department began to carry EpiPens to administer in emergency situations this fall.

“He is, of course, my motivation for this doing in his honor, keeping his memory alive and going, and to try and ensure that no other families have to go through this senseless pain,” Ms. Shai Brown said in a recent interview with the Gazette.

Epinephrine auto-injectors are only available to individuals through prescription. People who experience a severe allergic reaction for the first time, as Mr. Brown did, do not have access to the medication.

Ms. Brown with sons Calvin and Miles.

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The new legislature, if passed, would make it possible for more locations, including restaurants and youth sports leagues, to carry the medication. The bills would also provide legal protections to police departments carrying epinephrine auto-injectors and require schools to stock the medication.

In order to increase awareness about these bills, Ms. Shai Brown and others will host an education day at the

state house on June 24. Physicians, law enforcement and people impacted by anaphylaxis will present on the topic.

State Rep. Thomas Moakley, who introduced one of the three bills in February with state Sen. Julian Cyr, said that Ms. Shai Brown has been instrumental in organizing the event.

“Megan Shai has done amazing advocacy work on the Island and beyond,” Mr. Moakley said.

The first bill, which Ms. Shai Brown calls the Michael Brown Law, would allow for any organization where allergens may be present to stock auto-injectors and train employees to use them. She also emphasized the importance of training.

“It will take the fear factor out if it happens in their place of business,” she said. “It will give staff the tools to recognize the symptoms and act fast.”

She added that she knew nothing about allergic reactions before her husband suffered an anaphylactic shock.

“Before this happened to my husband, to be honest, I thought if you touched an EpiPen, you could die,” she said. “Since this has happened, I’ve talked to so many people across different aspects of life, and there is so much misinformation out there about EpiPens.”

Ms. Shai Brown compared the idea to the availability today of automated external defibrillators (AED). She goes through CPR-AED training every other year because her family owns restaurants. In the training, she said, everyone is taught how to use the AED and to call 911.

“You want to try to get that medical device that’s life saving on the person as fast as possible,” she said. “That is the same idea with the EpiPens, having them in our communities and available in restaurants and in stores, hotels, wherever it is, available as fast as possible.”

While researching how to make epinephrine more accessible, Ms. Shai Brown met others in similar situations, including Chandler Smalling Sullivan, from Walpole, whose daughter almost died from an anaphylactic reaction in preschool. Since the incident, Ms. Smalling Sullivan had been advocating for the Walpole Police Department to carry auto-injectors.

According to Ms. Shai Brown, Ms. Smalling Sullivan’s daughter had an allergic reaction to sunflower butter. The police were the first to respond, but did not have an EpiPen. The ambulance followed close behind, and those responders did have the medication.

“You could see a way where, if the ambulance was held up, that’s a horrible, very different outcome,” Ms. Shai Brown said.

Ms. Shai Brown and Ms. Smalling Sullivan worked with state Rep. John Rogers, a Democrat from Norwood, to re-file a second bill that would help protect police who administer medical assistance for an anaphylactic reaction.

“It increases liability protection for police officers and hopefully encourages police chiefs to put [EpiPens] in their medic bags,” Ms. Shai Brown said. “They are usually the first on the scene….Let’s give them all the tools that they need to save a life.”

The third bill Ms. Shai Brown is seeking support for would require schools to maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors. She said that it is important to have non-patient specific medication in schools because many people do not know that they have allergies before a reaction happens.

For example, during the 2021-2022 school year, the Massachusetts Department of Health reported 286 anaphylactic events across schools in the state. Of those, 19.2 per cent did not have have a known history of allergies. These numbers include students, teachers and visitors to schools.

“If the school doesn’t have undesignated EpiPens in their school, then they have to call an ambulance and wait for that ambulance to come, and that’s again, valuable life saving time,” Ms. Shai Brown said.

At present, the three bills have been referred to committees. The next step will be for each bill to receive a public hearing, where people will be able to testify in person, virtually or in writing.

Ms. Shai Brown is encouraging people to reach out to their representatives and senators to help her honor her husband’s legacy, who she said was a strong community member, incredible father and wonderful husband.

“We have the medicine that can save lives,” Ms. Shai Brown said. “Let’s make sure that we can get it out there, so it can do what it’s there for.”





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In letter to Ronayne, Browns say they’re prepared to move forward without county

CLEVELAND — Last week, with state legislators considering make-or-break funding for a new suburban Cleveland Browns stadium, Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne pleaded with Columbus to help them keep the Browns Downtown. On Thursday afternoon, team owner Haslam Sports Group sent a letter to Ronayne criticizing his recent comments – while […]

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CLEVELAND — Last week, with state legislators considering make-or-break funding for a new suburban Cleveland Browns stadium, Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne pleaded with Columbus to help them keep the Browns Downtown.

On Thursday afternoon, team owner Haslam Sports Group sent a letter to Ronayne criticizing his recent comments – while standing firm on the team’s desire to build an enclosed stadium in Brook Park.

The letter, signed by Haslam Sports Group Chief Operating Officer Dave Jenkins, chides Ronayne for sharing “misleading information,” offers a bulleted list of reasons why local leaders should support the team’s Brook Park plans, and then states:

“It is truly disheartening to see you, as County Executive, actively work against a potential $600 million investment from the State that would be paired with $2 billion+ in private investment for an unprecedented $3 billion+ economic development project centrally located in Cuyahoga County. These are the types of inexplicable decisions that keep the Greater Cleveland region from thriving, while other regions like Columbus and Cincinnati continue to grow and evolve.”

You can read the entire letter here:

In the letter, shared with News 5, the Browns make clear that they’d still prefer to get the county’s buy-in – and help with stadium financing. But Jenkins says Haslam Sports Group can move forward with or without the county: “To further clear up misinformation, while we have not given up on our elusive goal of local unity, and the upside for the public is far greater with the County’s partnership, we remain undeterred and are not relying on the County’s participation to execute this project.”

Ronayne responded to the letter by calling the Browns’ plans “unrealistic,” saying the $2.4 billion Brook Park stadium proposal will create “an unacceptable amount of risk for taxpayers.”

Haslam Sports Group is asking the public to cover half the tab – $1.2 billion. They’ve been asking the state and county to each borrow $600 million by issuing bonds – debt that would largely be repaid using tax revenues from the entire 176-acre Brook Park stadium district.

Cuyahoga County has evaluated the unrealistic assumptions made in Haslam Sports Group’s stadium proposal in Brook Park and has come to the same conclusion as the nonpartisan Legislative Services Commission and the State’s Office of Budget and Management: the request for $600 million in bonds from the State of Ohio and $600 million in bonds from Cuyahoga County will create an unacceptable amount of risk for taxpayers in Cuyahoga County and in Ohio. We urge state lawmakers to consider the public and private investments throughout Northeast Ohio that stand to be negatively impacted by a stadium and entertainment district in Brook Park built with an unprecedented level of public subsidy. Instead, we ask them to invest in our existing assets on the lakefront and help us leverage them for the continued growth and success in our region.

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In a joint letter to members of the Ohio Senate last week, Ronayne and Bibb asked lawmakers to help pay for a renovation of Huntington Bank Field instead of ground-up construction of an enclosed stadium in Brook Park.

“The lakefront stadium transformation plan is a far more reasonable and responsible one for Ohio taxpayers,” Bibb and Ronayne wrote.

Local leaders and the Browns recently went back and forth on the issue:

Local officials push to keep Browns Downtown; HSG says Brook Park best solution

RELATED: Local officials push to keep Browns Downtown; Haslam Sports Group says Brook Park is best long-term solution

Bibb and Ronayne said there is a viable plan to keep the Browns in the central business district, as an anchor for a reimagined lakefront. They’re asking the state to kick in $350 million for a $1.2 billion renovations of the city-owned stadium. They said Cleveland and Cuyahoga County will chip in, too.

The Browns are on a tight timeline to line up financing and start construction in Brook Park. They need to break ground early next year in order to move by the start of the 2029 NFL season. The team’s lease on the existing stadium ends in early 2029.

The Ohio House recently included $600 million in bonds for the Brook Park stadium in its version of the state budget bill. The Senate is working on its own version of the budget now, with the goal of passing a bill by mid-June.

Then the chambers will work out any differences between their versions before sending the budget to Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature. The deadline for signing the budget is June 30.

The governor, meanwhile, is urging lawmakers to take a different – and more holistic – approach to paying for pro sports facilities. He wants to increase the tax on sports-gaming companies’ profits to create a dedicated fund for stadiums and investments in youth sports.





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Mountain Town Get Down returns May 31 | Mountaintop News

LONDONDERRY — West River Sports Association, in collaboration with Mountain Towns Rec, has announced the 2025 Mountain Town Get Down at Magic Mountain — set for Saturday, May 31. This year’s event brings back the magic of snow and music with a full day of high-energy performances, community fun, and the long-awaited return of our […]

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LONDONDERRY — West River Sports Association, in collaboration with Mountain Towns Rec, has announced the 2025 Mountain Town Get Down at Magic Mountain — set for Saturday, May 31.

This year’s event brings back the magic of snow and music with a full day of high-energy performances, community fun, and the long-awaited return of our snow farm and Nordic ski race! Headlining the evening is The Weight, featuring members of The Band and The Levon Helm Band, delivering legendary roots rock straight to the slopes of Magic. Sharing the stage is local favorite Jatoba, known for their dynamic, genre-blending performances that get the crowd moving. But the music is just the beginning.

Thanks to a little extra snow farming ingenuity, the event will bring back the on-snow Nordic skiing experience attendees know and love — complete with a race featuring local talent and special guest appearances from World Cup and Olympic athletes, all gliding across the humble stretch of summer snow.

Families can also enjoy a full lineup of youth sports events throughout the day, including baseball, soccer, and basketball games hosted by WRSA and MTR— organizations dedicated to expanding access and quality in local youth athletics. Gates open at 3 p.m., so come early to enjoy great food, activities, and the full Mountain Town Get Down experience.

The Mountain Town Get Down continues to serve as a vital fundraiser for youth sports programs across the mountain town region. Every ticket supports equipment upgrades, field maintenance, and program growth — helping to build a strong foundation for our next generation of athletes. Join us for a summer kick-off celebration filled with live music, Nordic magic, great food, and community spirit — all for a good cause. Find tickets and details at www.westriversports.org.



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Youth baseball to return to Sedona

Registration is open until Monday, June 30, for Showtime Sportz and the city of Sedona’s youth baseball league for kids ages 5 to 8. The program offers T-ball for ages 5 and 6 and baseball for ages 7 and 8. “The idea of doing something with baseball has been floating around for a year or […]

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Registration is open until Monday, June 30, for Showtime Sportz and the city of Sedona’s youth baseball league for kids ages 5 to 8. The program offers T-ball for ages 5 and 6 and baseball for ages 7 and 8.

“The idea of doing something with baseball has been floating around for a year or two. Me and the city have been going back and forth on it; we finally came to an agreement to give it a shot,” Showtime Sportz owner Bruce Jurecki said. “But we’re really excited to bring this option for our kids to play ball.”

Jurecki said that the weekly time commitment for kids will include one to two practices and one Wednesday evening game each week at Posse Grounds Park, although games may be played on multiple nights of the week depending on the number of kids who register.

“Showtime Sportz is about providing a platform for kids to get out and play sports,” Jurecki said. “Sports provide a structure for kids to get out and meet people, get out and grow within a sport … For this young age, just getting them out there is the most important thing. The biggest jump in skills we see is from year one to year two for kids and for coaches. The biggest growth is that second year; they come back and they already know what they’re getting into, they understand the rules of the game.”

The t-ball season will consist of six games. Registration is $95, or $85 per additional sibling, and includes a uniform. Players will need to provide their own glove, cleats and bats.

Registration for the baseball program is $135, or $125 for additional siblings. The season will include eight regular games, and all teams will make the single-elimination playoffs. A uniform is included, but players must provide their own gloves, cleats and bats. There will be an additional all-star game, as well as team and individual awards.

Player evaluations for the upcoming baseball season will take place on Monday, July 7, at the Posse Grounds Park baseball field. Kids should bring their baseball gloves and arrive ready to play. T-ball evaluations will run from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by baseball evaluations from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Parents will be notified about team placement and practice schedules by the end of July.

Jurecki said the league requires a minimum of four teams with between 12 and 15 players on each team, and that they are still looking for volunteer coaches.

Games are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and conclude on Wednesday, Oct. 22. For more information and registration, visit showtimesportz.com or contact Bruce Jurecki at (928) 254-8869.



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Youth basketball coach charged with ‘grievous sexual acts’ against girl under 13: NY prosecutors

A “reprehensible” Westchester County youth basketball coach was charged with molesting a young girl on at least two occasions over a five-month period, prosecutors said Thursday. Dwayne Murray, 62, who coached the Mount Vernon Junior Knights basketball team, was ordered held without bail after being hit with a felony charge of sexual conduct against a […]

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A “reprehensible” Westchester County youth basketball coach was charged with molesting a young girl on at least two occasions over a five-month period, prosecutors said Thursday.

Dwayne Murray, 62, who coached the Mount Vernon Junior Knights basketball team, was ordered held without bail after being hit with a felony charge of sexual conduct against a child, Westchester District Attorney Susan Cacace said at a press briefing.

Cacace said Murray made “some admissions” concerning the alleged abuse.


Mount Vernon Youth basketball coach Dwayne  Murray.
Mount Vernon basketball coach Dwayne Murray, 62, is charged with molesting a girl under 13, prosecutors said. threads/@coachdmurray1

“It is alleged that between Oct. 1, 2023, and March 1, 2023, Murray engaged in two or more acts of sexual conduct with a child who is less than 13 years old, including one act of oral sexual conduct,” she said.

“There is no crime we take more seriously than offenses committed against children, especially offenses of a sexual nature.”

Cacace said authorities got a tip about the alleged abuse on April 12 and launched an investigation.

Police seized Murray’s phone and electronic devices — and found that “the defendant had exchanged text messages with the victim in which he discussed performing oral sex on the victim.”

The disgraced coach was arrested and arraigned in Mount Vernon City Court on Wednesday.


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Mount Vernon police got a tip alleging Dwayne Murray had molested a girl on April 12 and launched an investigation. facebook/mtvernonpoliceNY

The shocking arrest came after Murray posted a six-minute video on Facebook claiming the allegations were “absolutely, completely false,” according to a report by lohud.com.

Cacace on Thursday would not reveal if the young victim played on Murray’s team or where the alleged sexual abuse took place.

The Junior Knights are part of the suburban city’s storied basketball program.



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BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT DONATIONS FOR LOCAL YOUTH TEAMS | Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

Posted May 15, 2025 in Press Releases BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT DONATIONS FOR LOCAL YOUTH TEAMSGreater Cleveland Sports Commission is hosting several youth-focused initiatives in 2025 Cleveland, Ohio – May 15, 2025 – Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is hosting a new and gently used baseball and softball equipment drive to source equipment […]

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Posted May 15, 2025 in Press Releases

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BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT DONATIONS FOR LOCAL YOUTH TEAMS
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is hosting several youth-focused initiatives in 2025


Cleveland, OhioMay 15, 2025 – Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is hosting a new and gently used baseball and softball equipment drive to source equipment to support the City of Cleveland Recreation and local baseball leagues. The goal of this initiative is to remove barriers to participation by equipping Cleveland’s youth with new and gently used gear and support local baseball and softball leagues that further advance the game within under resourced communities with Cleveland and surrounding neighborhoods.


The equipment will be given to participants at the “Next Up” Youth Education through Sports (YES) baseball and softball clinic on Friday, May 30 at League Park. Equipment drop offs will take place at the following events:


Supporters can also purchase equipment via this Amazon wish list.


Suggested items to donate:

  • Gloves (fielding and batting)
  • Aluminum and wood bats (all sizes)
  • Catchers gear (youth and adult)
  • Umpires gear
  • Batting helmets (all sizes; 5 years or newer)
  • Baseballs (little league and t-ball sizes)
  • Softballs (12”)
  • Batting tees

GCSC has partnered with Cleveland Guardians minor league affiliates, Akron RubberDucks (Double-A) and Lake County Captains (Single-A) to have equipment donation bins in the team’s clubhouses to collect equipment from players throughout the month of May.


In addition to equipment donations, GCSC has committed to purchasing one dozen new baseballs for each team in the leagues that will be participating in the “Next Up” Youth Baseball Clinic on May 30, to support a successful 2025 season. And, the Mid-American Conference has donated 35 cases of baseballs (12 each).





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