Jonathan Tyler Sigler Born May 28, 1996 Jonathan Tyler Sigler was the son of Ronnie and Elizabeth Sigler of Charles Town. He was a 2014 graduate of Washington High School. Tyler was active in youth sports playing football, baseball and wrestling. His high school focus was wrestling, golf and baseball. Although he focused on all sports his main calling was wrestling. He began wrestling at the age of 4 with Jefferson Junior Wrestling Associ-ation. At the age of 6 his wrestling career signifi-cantly advanced when he became a wrestler for the

PA Renegade Force elite travel team. His career with Renegade Force took him

all over the United States competing and winning numerous State and National championships.

He won and placed at

many West Virginia State Wrestling championships and loads of tournaments

all over the country. His achievements including former All American and 2-time National ranking built a solid foundation for his high school and college wrestling career. While wrestling for Liberty University he dis-played his talents conquer-ing the mat and was a member of the Liberty University National Wrest-ling Championship team.

  After college he worked in commercial and residential plumbing for a few years before transitioning to FEMA as a reservist. He had also been assisting his dad in his Equine Dental prac-tice for several years before taking up the trade and working side by side with his dad.

  His wrestling career and skills helped to shape him into the person he was, full of grit, drive and determi-nation. As competitive and hard core as he was, he was a kind, beautiful, loving

soul and that was not only constantly displayed but also felt by all those around him.

  Tyler’s passion for wrest-ling moved him to coach at the EP Rattler wrestling club, working with and coaching kids of all ages. He was also Assistant Wrestling coach at Washington High School working beside Coach Codie Gustines, successfully coaching several state champions and place finishers. His passion and love for the sport was obvious to all who stepped into his wrestling room or on the mat at a practice or tournament. His goal was to pay back the sport that had given him so much and he did that as a referee for the youth matches, coaching, mentoring or just being there in your corner. His hope was to pass on his talent and knowledge for all the generations after him. He has made a lasting impact on his wrestlers and the community and was blessed to have found his true calling.

  Tyler is survived by his parents, sister Ashleigh, grandmother Jane Dillow, grandparents Ward and Pam Sigler, aunts Amanda Lutman (Todd), Kathryn Slaven (Jeff), Margaret Henderson (Patrick), Jordan and Justine Sigler, uncles Ward Sigler (Melissa), Rick Brown, (Kim), Ronnie Brown (Maria), great aunts Rose Altieri, Nancy Cleaver and Flo Best. He is also survived by numerous cousins and numerous

bonus brothers.

  A celebration of Tyler’s life will be held Thursday, May 8 at 2:00 pm at the Ranson Civic Center with fellowship to follow.

  In lieu of flowers the family will be establishing a scholarship in his honor. His passion for wrestling and the development of youth wrestlers was his focus. Tyler wanted to spread his love of the sport with the future and we want to honor his love and continue with his legacy. Please send your donation to: The Sigler Family, 503 Turnberry Drive, Charles Town, WV 25414.

  Condolences may be expressed at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com

Kenneth Alan Hemming, 74, of Alpena, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at his home after an extended illness.

Kenneth was born to the late Gunnar and Florence (Chiconsky) Hemming on Aug. 29, 1950, in Dearborn. He was married to Dianne (LeFave) Hemming for 18 years. She survives him as well as his three children, Ryan Hemming, Mary-Ellen Hemming, Heather Hemming and their families; two stepsons, Devin (Summer) Hartman, Cole (Sara McLeskey) Hartman; special lifelong friendships with Timothy Cole, Jeff Still and Jeff Holt.

Ken was deeply devoted to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and prayed the rosary daily for many years. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church of Alpena where he found many good friends in Christ. He deeply appreciated their prayers and loving thoughts which helped to carry him through his illness.

Ken loved sports, especially Detroit Tiger baseball. He collected sports memorabilia and was an umpire for local baseball and softball leagues in Sault Ste. Marie, MI where he lived for 30-plus years.

Ken graduated from Walled Lake High School in 1968 as the Salutatorian. He went on to graduate from Michigan State University and attended law school at the University of Michigan.

He spent much of his career specializing in grants and contracts with Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the Lake Superior State University from where he retired in 2017. He also served as the Board Director, Vice President and President of Sault Area Public Schools during his tenure on the Board.

Ken was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Hemming and sister, Linda Hemming.

Visitation will take place at St. Anne Church of All Saints Parish on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at noon with the Rev. Emmanuel Finbar officiating. Arrangements are being handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery

Memorials: Hospice of Michigan or any local youth sports program

by Linda Hubbard on May 7, 2025

Menlo-Atherton High School principal Karl Losekoot sent this message to the community and staff earlier this afternoon.

“I am sorry, once again, to have to share some heartbreaking news. This morning, Dylan Taylor, an M-A athletic coach and member of the Menlo Park community, was riding his bike to work on Middlefield Rroad and was struck by a vehicle. Coach Taylor sustained life threatening injuries and did not survive.   Coach Taylor grew up in the community, worked as a paraeducator in local middle schools, and has been an athletic coach for youth in the community for several years. His tragic loss will be felt by many.

“This year, Coach Taylor was one of our freshmen football coaches, and he has also coached youth basketball and track and field in our local middle schools, La Entrada and Hillview.  Several of our younger students may know Coach Taylor or may have been coached by him, and some of our older students have worked with Coach Taylor as fellow coaches.

“Tomorrow, M-A will have additional counselors on hand to support students and staff.  We will also be reaching out to students on the football team as well as reaching out to students who we know were coached by Mr. Taylor in middle school to see if they would like support.  If you do not wish your child to be contacted, please email Shionda Nickerson at tnickerson@seq.org.  You can also email Ms. Nickerson if you would like to talk about your child’s specific situation related to this news.

“We are aware that M-A students and staff have experienced a lot of tragedy this year, and this news can compound feelings of grief or cause old feelings of grief to resurface.  Our social emotional team from M-A, from the Sequoia Union High School District, and from the community are here to support in any way we can.  Please remind your students that they can access support by walking into PAWS, contacting their school counselor, or completing this online request for social emotional help: Request for Social Emotional Support.  Several resources can also be found in English and Spanish on our website: Wellness resources

“Additionally, Menlo Park City Schools shared these resources to help families navigate conversations about loss.  I found them helpful and am re-sharing them here.

“Our thoughts are with Coach Taylor’s family and friends as well as with all of the students he has worked with here at M-A and in the community.”

A spokesperson for the Atherton Police Department said it would be issuing a press release on Thursday, May 8, concerning the accident.

Webster City Middle School fifth-grader Brendan English tries on safety wear for working with chemicals

More than 450 area youth recently attended the annual Environmental Agriculture Days at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. The event was presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach through a collaboration between three area counties: Hamilton, Humboldt and Webster.

Over the course of three days, fifth-grade students from seven local schools participated in a variety of educational sessions.

This year’s sessions included touring the Iowa Corn trailer, learning about chemical safety with New Co-op, walking through the farm-to-table food cycle, meeting piglets, lambs, a calf, and a pony from Webster City FFA, experimenting with agricultural technology, interacting with Hamilton County Conservation through its educational water table, practicing mock-crop scouting, engaging in a healthy living activity, learning about pollinators, and participating in activities led by the Iowa Pork Queen Amanda Ostrem.

This year — 2025 — is year 29 of Environmental Agriculture Days, with more than 10,000 students having attended over this time.

“I remember attending Ag Days as a fifth-grade student at Webster City Middle School almost 15 years ago. This event creates an impact on youth, and it gives us an opportunity to reach those students who traditionally would not receive education on these important topics,” Katie Brandt, Hamilton County youth coordinator, said.

“Data tells us that one in five Iowans have jobs in agriculture. We are leading producers of major agricultural products, such as corn, eggs and pigs. Our goal is to play a part in educating youth so they can make more quality, informed choices — and maybe even choose a career in agriculture.”

From left, Addy Schaa, Pippa Herrick, Bailey Miller, Mia Stuck and Alice Phipps, South Hamilton fifth-graders, participate in a crop scouting activity.

AMES, Iowa (KWWL) – An Iowa native and current video production specialist for Iowa State University was killed in a head-on crash in Kansas on Sunday.

“We are devastated by the tragic passing of Alex Ernst,” ISU Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard said. “For nearly 20 years behind the scenes, first as a student and then as a full-time employee, Alex was an unsung hero who played an important role our department’s success through his outstanding work in video operations.”

The crash happened Sunday south of Kansas City, Kansas. According to a report from the highway patrol, Ernst was headed north along a rural highway when a driver in the opposite lane entered oncoming traffic. The driver had been attempting to pass a slower vehicle at the time of the collision. Both vehicles involved caught fire.

Ernst along with his three passengers, all from Missouri, were killed. They range in age from 33 to 76 years old.

Five people connected to a youth sports team were in the other vehicle. Four of them, including two high schoolers and two coaches, were killed. A fifteen-year-old boy was hospitalized for his injuries. They were all part of a group with an Amateur Athletic Union, or AAU, youth basketball team from Tulsa, according to a state representative from Oklahoma.

University officials at Iowa State say Ernst graduated from the school in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in education before returning to campus to earn his master’s degree in 2014.

“We are heartbroken by this news,” Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell said. “Alex was an important and valued member of our football family and had a special relationship with so many in our program. He was exceptional at his job and took great pride in what he did. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy.”