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Dispatch wins honors in multiple categories from Keystone Media Awards

Loretta Claiborne says, “It’s okay to be you.” “It’s okay to be you,” Loretta Claiborne said during a visit to Typical Life Corporation in York City, Thursday, March 28, 2024. The Special Olympics athlete encouraged audience members to not limit themselves and what they can accomplish. After winning awards in numerous categories, the York Dispatch […]

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After winning awards in numerous categories, the York Dispatch was named the Sweepstakes Winner in its division for the 2025 Professional Keystone Media Awards. 

The Dispatch was the Division IV Sweepstakes Winner, which recognizes multi-day newspapers with a circulation of 5,000 or less. This is the second straight year that The Dispatch has been recognized with that honor. 

“I’m very proud of our staff and the exceptional journalism they produce every day for our York community,” Dispatch Editor Patrick DeLany said. “The Keystone Awards are a well-earned recognition, and I couldn’t be happier for them.” 

A number of Dispatch staff members were honored for their work this past year. 

Reporter Aimee Ambrose took first place in news beat reporting for her work in covering the York County courts and criminal justice system. 

Reporter Meredith Willse was a first-place winner in the ongoing news coverage for her story about a Penn State Advisory Board member who resigned after a video of him using the N-word was posted to social media platforms. 

Willse also took second place in investigative reporting for her coverage on the Independence Law Center’s influence on area school boards. She also won an honorable mention for her personality profile on Donna Hudelson, a former Dispatch staff member, whose body went unclaimed after her death. 

For editorial writing, managing editor Wallace McKelvey took first place, while copy editor and page designer Sherry Coons won first place in news page design. 

Sports editor Thomas Kendziora took first place in sports/outdoors column writing. Kendziora also took second place for his sports enterprise story on York College’s ice hockey club and an honorable mention for his sports beat reporting on high school basketball. 

Photographer Dawn Sagert also won multiple awards for her work. First-place awards went to Sagert for news event photo, news video for “A Farewell Salute for Dargo” and her feature video on Loretta Claiborne. 

Sagert and reporter Anthony Maenza won an honorable mention for breaking news for coverage of a six-alarm fire in York City.

The Dispatch staff won honorable mention for excellence in reporting on diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Winners will be honored at the Keystone Media Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 16, in Harrisburg. 

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Penn State women’s hockey hires assistant coach Moe Bradley

Penn State women’s hockey hired a new assistant coach. The former UMass Boston women’s hockey head coach Moe Bradley is moving beyond her alma mater and bringing her coaching experience to Happy Valley. For the past two seasons, Bradley coached the Beacons and had a 21-26-5 overall record and 19-13-14 New England Hockey Conference record. […]

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Penn State women’s hockey hired a new assistant coach. The former UMass Boston women’s hockey head coach Moe Bradley is moving beyond her alma mater and bringing her coaching experience to Happy Valley.

For the past two seasons, Bradley coached the Beacons and had a 21-26-5 overall record and 19-13-14 New England Hockey Conference record. She earned the 2024 NEHC Coach of the Year award. Prior to stepping up as head coach Bradley was an assistant at UMass Boston for one season.

“We are delighted to welcome [Bradley] to our Penn State [h]ockey family. She is a dynamite teacher of hockey – a great communicator, a self-starter, a grinder, and most importantly, a genuine human,” head coach Jeff Kampersal said, according to Penn State Athletics. “Moe will be a mentor for the women in our program and will help them holistically, both on and off the ice.”

Bradley was a netminder for the Beacons while she was in college. She posted 0.938 and 0.895 save percentages as a junior and senior, respectively, at UMass Boston over her 30 games played (15 per season). As a junior she allowed 1.58 goals on average and 3.18 goals on average as a senior. Before becoming a Beacon, she played Divison I women’s hockey at UNH for two seasons. However, she only saw ice time in seven games.

Bradley also has coaching experience at Stevenson, Suffolk, and Boston College, according to USCHO. At BC, she served as a goaltending coach. The Eagles went to the NCAA Tournament twice while she was coaching there in 2019 and 2021. Former BC goaltender Abigail Levy, who Bradley helped develop, was a two-time Women’s College Hockey Goalie of the Year Award semifinalist.

She also coached NEHC All-Conference selections, defenseman Gianna Skrelja (Third Team, 2024-25) and goaltender Leah Bosch (Third Team, 2023-24) while at UMass Boston. Skrelja and Bosch were also part of their All-Rookie Teams in 2023-24 and 2022-23, respectively.

“I am very excited to be joining the staff at Penn State next season, with many thanks to coach Kampersal for extending this opportunity,” Bradley said, according to PSU Athletics. “The momentum in Hockey Valley is palpable and I realize how fortunate I am to be joining this program. I genuinely look forward to what is to come.”

Bradley now joins Kampersal and current assistants Makenna Newkirk and Jennifer Wakefield for the 2025-26 season at Penn State. Given her Division I experience at BC in the highly-competitive Hockey East conference, the transition from the NEHC to Atlantic Hockey America won’t be too stark for the new hire.



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From Tennessee State To NHL, A New Era Of Hockey Players Will Debut

Brothers on Ice! Or, as the Fostys’ coined, “Black Ice.” What’s next, a black male figure skater? Based on last week’s 2025 NHL Draft, we’re beginning to trend in that direction.   Diversity in ice hockey isn’t new, but it’s not widely recognized like in the NFL, NBA, and even among black talent in golf and […]

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Brothers on Ice! Or, as the Fostys’ coined, “Black Ice.” What’s next, a black male figure skater? Based on last week’s 2025 NHL Draft, we’re beginning to trend in that direction.  

Diversity in ice hockey isn’t new, but it’s not widely recognized like in the NFL, NBA, and even among black talent in golf and tennis. The Colored Hockey League debuted around 1895 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, almost twenty-two years before the NHL launched.  

Writers George and Darril Fosty penned in Black Ice, “The Colored League would emerge as a premier force in Canadian hockey and supply the resilience necessary to preserve a unique culture which exists to this day. Unfortunately, their contributions were conveniently ignored, or simply stolen, as white teams and hockey officials, influenced by the black league, copied elements of the black style or sought to take self-credit for black hockey innovations.

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Tennessee State Hockey / Credit: TSU Athletics

It is time to embrace this new diversity in ice hockey, a sport traditionally dominated by individuals of European or Canadian heritage.

Over the years, the NHL has made progress since Herb Carnegie was the first black ice hockey star in the 1930s and Willie O’Ree took to the ice for the Boston Bruins in 1958.

The moment has arrived for Black culture to welcome and engage with the growing diversity of the figures playing ice hockey as well.

Last week, the NHL had a historic draft, during which teams selected over 20 players of color, including those of Black, Indigenous, Latin, and Asian heritage.

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Jun 26, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; PK Subban at the NHL STREET and NHL Player Inclusion Coalition Panel Discussion at LA Live. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

This fall, Tennessee State University will make history by launching the first-ever ice hockey team at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), breaking the collegiate color barrier in the sport. Former NHL player Duanté Abercrombie has been appointed as the head coach and will face the challenge of assembling the team for the 2025-26 season.  

Leading the campaign have been the Nashville Predators and NHL headquarters, which have assisted Tennessee State University with resources and training facilities.   

The franchise has had minority players in its history, with P.K. Subban, Seth Jones, and Joel Ward. Thurs, bridging across Nashville to Tennessee State was a near-natural process for the NHL organization.

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft was notable for its depth of character and the emergence of a new generation of players ready to make their mark on the sport.  

One of the most significant storylines of the 2025 NHL Draft was the continued growth in diversity, particularly the increased presence of Black athletes and other players of color.  

This year, at least 10 Black players were ranked by NHL Central Scouting and awaited their names to be called, reflecting the league’s ongoing efforts to broaden the sport’s reach and inclusivity.

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Erie Otters forward Malcolm Spence skates during an Ontario Hockey League Western Conference quarterfinal game against the Kitchener Rangers at Erie Insurance Arena in Erie on April 2, 2024. / GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWS / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Kashawn Aitcheson is selected as the 17th overall pick to the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

In total, at least 26 players of color — including Black, Indigenous, Asian, and Latin American athletes — were ranked by NHL Central Scouting for the 2025 draft.  

This marks a significant increase from previous years and reflects the NHL’s commitment to supporting grassroots programs and expanding access to hockey in underrepresented communities.

“They have love for the game in their eyes and hearts. Kids just go practice, play, and next thing you know, there are 20 of them possible for the draft. It’s fun to see,” Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph remarked. He is a trailblazer as a Black player in the NHL.

The growing presence of Black athletes and other players of color in the sport reflects its increasing inclusivity and the effectiveness of outreach initiatives.  

As these young players embark on their professional careers, they hold the potential to inspire the next generation and contribute to further diversifying the face of hockey.

Will Tennessee State receive the much-needed support from the students, alumni, and surrounding community?

We shall see.



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‘Next One Of Those Guys’

When the NCAA changed its eligibility ruling to allow major junior hockey players, Henry Mews took notice. The Flames prospect – in the midst of his third Ontario Hockey League campaign – quickly found a new hockey home, securing a spot at the University of Michigan this coming fall. But Mews, a third-round pick by […]

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When the NCAA changed its eligibility ruling to allow major junior hockey players, Henry Mews took notice.

The Flames prospect – in the midst of his third Ontario Hockey League campaign – quickly found a new hockey home, securing a spot at the University of Michigan this coming fall.

But Mews, a third-round pick by Calgary in the 2024 NHL Draft, isn’t swapping his Wolves jersey for a Wolverines sweater all by himself.

The decision to take advantage of the newly-opened development pathway came with the blessing of the big club.

“I went into this year having the mindset of wanting to sign a contract at the end of the year with Calgary,” Mews explained during a chat at Flames Development Camp at WinSport Tuesday afternoon. “That rule change happened in November; me and the development team got together, a lot of calls and meetings and stuff.

“We thought Michigan was the best opportunity for me to develop, and in a few years for me to turn pro. I was all for it. I’m really excited to be part of it. The coaching staff’s been great, I went down a few weeks ago.

“It’s all great, and we’re going to have a good team as well, so I’m really excited.”

It’s a new challenge for Mews, and one that he’s eager to tackle head-on. The Ottawa product put up more than 140 points over the past two seasons patrolling the blue line for his hometown 67s and Sudbury Wolves, but the chance to test his mettle against bigger, stronger peers was too attractive to pass up.

“I played three years in the OHL. Obviously, it’s a great league, but I (was going to be) the older guy, playing against guys three years younger than me,” the 19-year-old said. “The biggest thing for me is to get bigger in the gym, play against older guys to prepare me for pro.

“I think I’m ready for that next step, from junior to college. I’m really excited that the rule change happened, and really excited going forward.”

And he’s not alone. The Flames will have a bevy of prospects playing college hockey next season, a list that includes 2025 first-rounders Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter.

Prospects Aydar Suniev and Arsenii Sergeev both played in the Frozen Four national championship last spring before turning pro, too.

Mews heads to Ann Arbor on the heels of a career-best 82-point campaign, a 2024-25 season he says was jump-started by his first NHL exhibition appearance last September at Rogers Place in Edmonton.

“Going to main camp, getting that one exhibition game against McDavid and Draisaitl was a huge experience gained,” he reminisced. “Going back to junior the next day after that, it gave me a lot of confidence going back. I think that was a big factor and it allowed me to have a good year.

“I think I focused more on the defensive side this year, I was better defensively than in my draft year. That was the big knock on me in my draft year, and that’s what I need to improve on as well.

“That was the biggest improvement for me this year, it led to more production for me. I think going forward next year, into the NCAA, I’ve just got to do the same thing.”

And in Michigan, Mews feels like he’s going to the right school, too.

The Wolverines led all NCAA schools last season with 31 alumni on NHL rosters.

The list of defencemen to have suited up for the Maize and Blue is pretty impressive too; Quinn Hughes, Owen Power, Zach Werenski, just to name a few.

That commitment to excellence caught Mews’ eye.

And he’s got his sights on adding his name to the list.

“You see the alumni they’ve produced for defencemen,” he said.

“I’m hoping to be the next one of those guys.”



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Bob Whalen Retires As Winningest Baseball Coach at a Single Institution In Ivy League History

HANOVER, N.H. — After 36 years leading the Dartmouth baseball program, Bob Whalen announced his retirement today. The longest-tenured Division I head coach at the same school, Whalen won two Ivy League Championships and had two NCAA Tournament appearances, leading the Big Green to 11 Ivy League Red Rolfe Division Titles, including eight straight from […]

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HANOVER, N.H. — After 36 years leading the Dartmouth baseball program, Bob Whalen announced his retirement today. The longest-tenured Division I head coach at the same school, Whalen won two Ivy League Championships and had two NCAA Tournament appearances, leading the Big Green to 11 Ivy League Red Rolfe Division Titles, including eight straight from 2008 to 2015.


“The opportunity to coach at Dartmouth College has been the most meaningful aspect of my professional life. I have been fortunate to spend my entire career at such a world class academic institution that is also committed to athletic excellence” said Whalen. 



“I’m grateful to all the players I’ve had the privilege to coach for their commitment to the program and each other. I’m thankful to the many hard working assistant coaches who have played a significant role in the success of the program and to the Friends of Dartmouth Baseball for their generosity and many levels of friendship and support. Also, thank you to Mike Harrity and his staff for all they do to help the coaches create a highly competitive and life changing experience for all the Dartmouth student-athletes”.  






WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Bob Whalen is the consummate Dartmouth Baseball Man. For 36 years he has been a beacon of positivity and hard work, setting a great example for his players. His deep connection with his players, their parents and the Dartmouth baseball alumni has been awesome and one that his fellow NCAA coaches recognized and because of his accomplishments, was elected the first Ivy Baseball coach to be president of the American Baseball Coaches Association Most importantly for me, Bob has been a tremendous friend over the years and I wish him nothing but the best in the next chapter of his life!”

Brian Conroy ’86 Chairman of Friends of Baseball

Whalen ends his career with 653 wins, the most of any Ivy League baseball coach at a single institution and third most in any sport. During his tenure, he mentored eight Ivy League Rookies of the Year, five Ivy Players of the Year and four Ivy Pitchers of the Year. Dartmouth has had 31 Major League Baseball draft picks since Whalen took over, with six reaching the Major Leagues. Ben Rice (1B) was most recent with the New York Yankees making his MLB debut in 2024. The others were Beau Sulser (P) (Pirates and Orioles), Cole Sulser (P) (Rays, Orioles, Marlins, Diamondbacks and Mets), Kyle Hendricks (P) (Cubs and Angels), Ed Lucas (3B) (Marlins) and Mark Johnson (1B) (Pirates, Angels and Mets). 


“Bob’s tenure leading the Dartmouth Baseball program will forever have a special place in our athletics history,” said Mike Harrity, Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation. “He cares deeply about Dartmouth and has poured his heart and soul into our baseball program for 36 years. We wish Bob, Kim and his family our best, and look forward to cheering alongside them at Red Rolfe Field at Biondi Park for seasons to come.”



In his 36 seasons at the helm, Whalen has guided Dartmouth to 365 Ivy League wins—a .542 winning percentage and the most league victories by any program during that time. Under his leadership, the Big Green produced 80 first team All-Ivy selections, the highest total in the league over that span. Whalen also currently serves as president of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA).



Whalen enjoyed success very early. In his first season of 1990, he guided Dartmouth to a 21-17 overall record, the most wins ever for a first-year Big Green coach. Whalen’s first captain, Mark Johnson (1B), went on to play seven years in the big leagues for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Anaheim Angels and New York Mets.

In 2008, Whalen was named New England Coach of the Year and received the Jack Butterfield Award, presented to a New England coach who exemplifies the integrity and dedication to college baseball that Coach Butterfield embodied. That season, Dartmouth went 25–15 overall and 15–5 in Ivy League play, capturing the first of eight consecutive division titles and earning a spot in the Ivy League Championship Series.



The 2008 season proved to be a preview of what was ahead. In 2009, Dartmouth again claimed the Rolfe Division title with a league-best 16–4 record. The Big Green capped the decade by winning the Ivy League Championship Series over Cornell, earning a trip to the NCAA Regional. Outfielder Nick Santomauro was named Ivy League Player of the Year and received the Blair Bat Award, given to the league’s top hitter. Following his standout junior season, he was selected in the 10th round of the MLB Draft by the New York Mets and signed with the organization.




The Big Green claimed their second straight conference championship in 2010, defeating Columbia in the Ivy Championship Series to earn the league’s automatic bid to an NCAA Regional. Dartmouth picked up its first victory in a regional game in 23 years when it defeated Florida International, 15-9, then nearly knocked off No. 20 Texas A&M in a 4-3 loss. O’Dowd was the conference co-Rookie of the Year while the pitching staff led the nation in fewest walks allowed per nine innings for the second straight year.




During that 2010 season, Whalen earned his 384th career victory — a 5-4, 10-inning thriller at Princeton — pushing him past Jeff Tesreau (1919-46) as Dartmouth’s all-time winningest coach. 

In 2022, the Big Green posted a strong 24-19 record, including 14-7 in the Ivy League, finishing third in the conference standings. Outfielder Kade Kretzschmar was selected as the Ivy League Player of Year while shortstop Tyler Cox led the league in batting to claim the Blair Bat Award while also taking home the Rookie of the Year honor, as well as a spot on the All-New England Second Team.



This past season in 2025, Dartmouth swept a series with Cornell to give itself a chance until the very last game of the season for a bid into the four-team Ivy League Tournament.




Prior to his arrival at Dartmouth, Whalen was an assistant at the University of Maine from 1982-89 and was promoted to associate head coach in 1987.

Additional updates regarding the Dartmouth baseball coaching staff will be shared soon.



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Dr. Young-Shin Lim Obituary – Courier Press

Dr. Young-Shin Lim, 90, was a beloved physician and family man. Dr. Young-Shin Lim, a devoted physician, loving husband, and cherished father, passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Lim led a remarkable life marked by service, scholarship, and a deep love for family, friends, and the arts. […]

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Dr. Young-Shin Lim, 90, was a beloved physician and family man.

Dr. Young-Shin Lim, a devoted physician, loving husband, and cherished father, passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Lim led a remarkable life marked by service, scholarship, and a deep love for family, friends, and the arts.

A graduate of Kyungbock High School, Dr. Lim earned his medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine in 1958. He began his career by serving eight years as a physician in the Korean Navy, demonstrating an early commitment to both medicine and his country. In pursuit of further training, he completed a residency in pathology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, after a year at the U.S. Navy Hospital in San Diego. He continued his medical work at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, where he practiced until his retirement.

Dr. Lim’s life extended far beyond his professional achievements. He was a man of wide-ranging interests and deep passions. A skilled athlete, he enjoyed playing ice hockey well into his 80’s. He was also an accomplished ballroom dancer and classical guitarist. Music played a central role in his life; he was a devoted opera enthusiast and a talented singer. Dr. Lim was fluent in German, Japanese, English and Korean and maintained a lifelong love of learning and cultural exploration. He was a proud and active member of Oak Meadow Country Club, where he found joy in community, friendship and playing golf.

Dr. Lim is survived by his beloved wife, Sarah Young-hi Lim; his daughter, Jackie Lim; and his son, Pierre Lim, along with Pierre’s wife, Sonah Lim, and their children: Jacob, Shine, and Elijah. He will be remembered for his warmth, integrity, and enduring generosity of spirit.

Dr. Lim leaves behind a legacy of compassion, curiosity, and a life richly lived. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Korean Church of Evansville, 1066 Winsor Place, Chandler, IN 47610.

Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.

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