MCMINNVILLE Ore. (KPTV) – A former Yamhill County sports coach and referee has been charged with sexually abusing a teenager more than a decade ago, the sheriff’s office said on Wednesday.

According to YCSO, Jeremy Roy Nettrouer allegedly abused the teen while the victim worked for Nettrouer’s family as a babysitter between 2011 and 2012 in rural McMinnville.

YCSO said detectives began to investigate after receiving a report of the alleged abuse on June 18. On Wednesday, Nettrouer was arrested in McMinnville and booked into the Yamhill County Correctional Facility, where he faces one charge of first-degree sex abuse.

Because of Nettrouer’s involvement with youth sports in the area, detectives said they believe he may have had more victims, and asked anyone with information to contact them at (503) 434-7470.

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The Webster City Rotary Club is selling raffle tickets for a Summer Fun Raffle to raise money to support youth leadership in Webster City.

You could win a pizza oven, a smokeless fire pit or an all-terrain cart filled with adult beverages.

You can purchase a raffle ticket at the Rotary Booth at Market Nights tonight or from any Rotary member. Each ticket is $10. The drawing will be held on Monday, June 30.

Rotary promotes leadership in youth by sponsoring students attending RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) — an intensive leadership experience each summer. Rotary also recognizes student leaders through our Annual Leadership Banquet and by providing scholarships to deserving students.

The University of Toledo Athletic Department hosted a first-of-its-kind Team Toledo Partner Summit in Savage Arena on Tuesday, bringing together a cross-section of executives and visionaries from across the sports, business and community landscapes for an impactful day of insight, inspiration and innovation.

The summit featured high-profile speakers and panelists who are shaping the future of sports and business. More than 100 community leaders and innovators attended the event focused on the power of sports to engage communities and generate resources, including topics such as private equity/capital, real estate partnerships, youth sports and innovative revenue generation initiatives.

Nic Barlage, CEO of Rock Entertainment Group, which includes the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Arena, was the keynote speaker at the Team Toledo Partner Summit in Savage Arena on Tuesday. Barlage shared his vision on how sports can be a platform for transformative growth and community engagement.

Nic Barlage, CEO of Rock Entertainment Group, which includes the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Arena, was the event’s keynote speaker. Barlage shared his vision on how sports can be a platform for transformative growth and community engagement.

“The sports industry has a compound annual growth rate that is going to continue to drive value for communities,” Barlage said. “That’s something we all should embrace and wrap our arms around. Therefore, partners are seeing the value of sports in a lot of different ways.

“Athletics is a gateway to show off how great we are. Activation generates life, it generates momentum, it generates vibrancy, it generates community and it build relationships. For a community like this, it’s important that everybody supports everybody, and everybody locks arms together and continues to work to bring people together.”

Former Rocket football student-athletes Andrew Hawkins and Ryan Huzjak were featured on the “Manufactured in the Glass City” panel. Hawkins, who played six seasons in the NFL with Cleveland and Cincinnati, is the co-founder and president of StatusPRO and an ESPN personality. Huzjak is vice president of sales and marketing for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Hawkins provided his perspective on the potential of Toledo Athletics.

“In the creative process, you build your creativity when your resources are down,” Hawkins said. “If I can see what you can do with less resources than the next person, it tells me that if the playing field is evened, this is what it can be. I believe Toledo Athletics to be in that position.”

Huzjak added that building strong connections with area youth sports is a potential area for growth for Toledo Athletics.

“In this community, there is no better brand to authenticate youth sports than the Toledo Rockets,” said Huzjak, who was an All-MAC quarterback on the undefeated MAC Championship team in 1995. “In youth sports, you have the opportunity to bring people onto this campus and expose it to coaches and young people and connect with the community in a meaningful way.”

The summit also included a “Team Toledo Partner” panel that showcased how corporate and community partners are creating meaningful collaborations through sports. Featured panelists included Albert Atkins of SERVPRO, Jennifer Strauss of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Mike Keedy, chief engagement and enterprise officer for Metroparks Toledo. Their conversation focused on maximizing community impact and connecting with the Rocket brand across Northwest Ohio.

University of Toledo Vice President and Director of Athletics Bryan B. Blair opened the event by highlighting the tremendous recent success of the Rockets, such as three straight Cartwright Awards as the top overall program in the Mid-American Conference, 13 MAC titles over the last three seasons and two top 65 picks in the last two NFL Drafts. But, he added that the bar for Toledo Athletics will be set even higher going forward.

“This is just the starting point,” Blair said. “This is the bottom of the mountain. Next we’ve got to climb that mountain to get to the true peak.”

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) — An elementary school teacher and youth coach was arrested in Bucks County on Wednesday and charged with possession of child pornography.

Police and the FBI arrested Richard Adamsky, 65, at his home in Warminster Township. Adamsky is an 8th-grade teacher at the Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School in Warminster Township. He also coached several youth sports teams outside of school

According to a post on the school’s website, which has since been removed, Adamsky had taught there for more than 30 years. It also said he was listed as a “Who’s Who of American Teachers” and honored as an outstanding teacher.

“It shakes the foundation of trust,” said Jen Schorn, the district attorney of Bucks County, during a news conference to announce the charges on Wednesday.

While there is no evidence that Adamsky physically assaulted kids, Schorn is asking parents to talk with their kids about interactions they may have had.

“We know his reach is far when it comes to being in contact with children,” said Schorn.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia said in a statement that they are cooperating with the investigation, and “he had up-to-date criminal background checks and child abuse clearances on file. Additionally, no complaints of inappropriate behavior with minors had ever been lodged against him.”

The arrest came after a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on March 30. The tip reported that an explicit image had been uploaded to a reverse image search engine.

On May 15, that tip was passed on to investigators in Bucks County. On Wednesday, a warrant was executed at Adamsky’s home, where electronics were seized.

According to the criminal complaint, “When asked how many such images Adamsky believes he has saved, Adamsky responded, ‘Too many.'”

The district attorney said that the investigation took three months because it took time to trace the IP address and identify a suspect.

“It does seem like from the outside looking in, a long period of time, but, sadly, I can say these tips come in frequently. It’s alarming how frequently they come in,” Schorn said.

Adamsky is being held in jail on $500,000 bail.

Read the full statement released by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia below:

“Mr. Richard Adamsky, a teacher at Nativity of Our Lord Parish School in Warminster, Bucks County, was arrested by the Warminster Police Department this morning at his home. He faces felony criminal charges of possession of child pornography and criminal use of a communications device. Information regarding his arrest and its circumstances was shared directly with school administration by law enforcement agents for the first time this morning.

Neither the school, nor the parish, nor the Archdiocese had any indication of alleged wrongdoing on Mr. Adamsky’s part until being notified of his arrest earlier today. Based on information provided by law enforcement, it is our understanding that these activities involved Mr. Adamsky’s personal electronic devices only and that there were no allegations that he had physically harmed a minor.

As a condition of his employment, Mr. Adamsky had up-to-date criminal background checks and child abuse clearances on file. Additionally, no complaints of inappropriate behavior with minors had ever been lodged against him. He has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of this criminal matter.

These charges are serious and disturbing. The Archdiocese is cooperating with law enforcement and remains fervently committed to preventing child abuse as well as protecting the children and young people entrusted to its care. Child pornography is a scourge that must be eradicated.

To Make a Report
If you would like to report a violation of The Standards of Ministerial Behavior and Boundaries, contact the Archdiocesan Office for Investigations at 1-888-930-9010.

If you would like to report an allegation of sexual abuse, contact your local law enforcement agency and/or the Office for Investigations at 1-888-930-9010.

We recognize that this public notice may be painful to victims of sexual violence and exploitation. If you need support or assistance, victim services are available to you through the Victim Assistance Office of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at 1-888-800-8780 or philavac@archphila.org”.

Pat Freiermuth to the rescue.

The Steelers tight end is stepping in to guide a sold-out youth football camp in Pittsburgh after his former teammate, mercurial wide receiver George Pickens, backed out of the commitment following his trade to the Cowboys, according to a purported email from event organizers, Sports Illustrated reported.

“As of last week, TruEdge was notified by George’s team that he has decided to walk back on his word and is no longer interested in attending the camp. Let us be very clear: we are deeply frustrated by the decision and the position it has placed all of us in,” the email reportedly read.

“That said, we are determined for this event to be a wonderful experience for you all. As soon as we were informed of George’s decision, our team went to preserve this event. We’re pleased to share that Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth has officially committed to stepping in as a guest for this camp. Additionally, we are actively in talks with multiple other Steelers players and fully intend to build out an exciting lineup that delivers value to every family.”

A former second-round pick, Pickens’ future with the Steelers was murky following the 2024 season, with head coach Mike Tomlin stating the wideout needed to “grow up.”

He was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and arrived late to a game.

The Steelers officially unloaded Pickens in May, receiving a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder from Dallas, who also landed a 2026 sixth-rounder in the deal.

In 14 games last season, Pickens caught 59 passes for 900 yards and three touchdowns.

Event organizers added in the email that the camp will be rescheduled for July 20 at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh in the wake of Pickens’ abrupt change of heart.

“Our team at TruEdge was fully prepared to host a camp this Saturday because we were led to believe George would follow through on his commitment. His sudden decision to back out not only reflects a disappointing lack of accountability, but also shows a disregard for the families and children who were excited to meet him,” the message stated.

Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with the 26-year-old Freiermuth, who has been with the Steelers for all four years of his NFL career.

He has tallied 2,190 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns across those seasons.

CHICAGO — Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento’s life. Her son, Jax, 15, golfs and plays on three baseball teams. Her youngest son, Colt, 6, plays baseball and basketball.

The costs, especially for Jax, add up in a hurry. That’s why Casamento, 48, and her husband, Michael, 46, are watching closely for the ramifications of tariffs on their rising youth sports budget.

“All of their equipment I’m sure comes from China,” said Karli Casamento, a second-grade teacher in suburban Philadelphia. “As they get bigger, they need new equipment. So that is definitely a concern.”

For families like the Casamentos and businesses in the marketplace, there is continued uncertainty surrounding the possible effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs — the 10% baseline tariffs, along with a 30% rate on Chinese goods — on youth sports.

Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Puma were among 76 companies that signed an April 29 letter to Trump asking for a footwear exemption from reciprocal tariffs. The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America letter warned tariffs would “become a major impact at the cash register for every family.”

Amer Sports, the parent company of Wilson Sporting Goods and Louisville Slugger, downplayed the effect of tariffs when it announced its first-quarter earnings on May 20. But looking beyond this year, chief financial officer Andrew Page mentioned pricing as one way the company could offset higher import tariffs.

Dick’s Sporting Goods reaffirmed its earnings guidance for 2025 when it provided its first-quarter update on May 28. CEO Lauren Hobart said Dick’s had no plans to trim its product assortment in response to tariff costs, and that its guidance confirmation was based on its belief it can manage the situation.

“We are constantly assessing our pricing down to the item level, SKU level, and we do that based on consumer demand and the profitability of the business,” Hobart said in response to a question on possible price increases. “We have a very advanced pricing capability, much more advanced than we used to have, and much more enabled to make real time and quick decisions.”

The U.S. has been the largest importer of sporting goods since 2010, accounting for 31% of the world’s imports in 2022, according to a 2024 World Trade Organization report. Boosted by racket sports, China is the most significant exporter of sporting goods at 43% in 2022.

Fueled by golf, badminton and tennis equipment, Vietnam and Taiwan experienced rapid expansion in exporting outdoor sports equipment to the U.S. from 2018 to 2024, according to data from the consulting firm, AlixPartners. Vietnam increased 340% to $705 million, and Taiwan was up 16% to $946 million.

Tariffs of 46% for Vietnam and 32% for Taiwan could go into effect next month after a 90-day pause.

Hockey skates, sticks and protective gear are often imported. Same for baseball gloves and composite and aluminum bats, which are often imported or use materials that are imported, according to the National Sporting Goods Association. Soccer goals, lacrosse nets and cones are often sourced from low-cost labor markets.

“You can’t get around the fact that a lot the stuff that we use in youth sports is coming from abroad,” said Travis Dorsch, the founding director of the Families in Sport Lab at Utah State University. “So surely if the tariffs go into effect and in any long-term or meaningful way, it’s going to affect youth sports.”

The Casamento family cheers for the Philadelphia Phillies, and that’s how Jax and Colt got into baseball. Karli Casamento called sports “a safe way to socialize, and it gets them active.”

But equipment has become a major expense for the family. Jax has a $400 bat and a $300 glove, Karli Casamento said, and his catching equipment is $700. There is an additional cost for registration for his travel team, in addition to what it costs to travel to tournaments.

“We’ve tried to say to Jax, ‘Well, you’re in ninth grade now, do you really need to play tournament ball? You’re not going to grow up and be, you know, the next Mike Schmidt,’ things like that,” Karli Casamento said, “because it’s just, it’s $5,000 a year and now we have two kids in sports.”

That effect most likely will be felt by middle- and low-income families, threatening recent gains in participation rates for youth sports.

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association, which tracks youth participation by sport, found in 2023 there was a 6% increase in young people who regularly participated in a team sport, which it said was the highest rate (39.8%) since 2015. An Aspen Institute study released in October showed participation for girls was at its highest levels since at least 2012.

“I’m really concerned that we’re going to spike this great momentum because families, who are already saying that sports is getting increasingly more expensive, equipment’s getting more expensive and they’re continuing to stretch to make that work, like this might be the one that just kind of puts them over the sidelines,” said Todd Smith, the president and CEO of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.

Smith was in China in April for a World Federation of Sporting Good Industries board meeting. He visited some manufacturing facilities while he was in the country.

“The ones that I went to are really, really impressive,” Smith said. “First class, high tech, like highly skilled. And the thought that tariffs are all of a sudden just going to allow a 10-plus million dollar facility to just pop up the next day in the U.S. is just, it’s not feasible.”

Low-income families were already feeling a financial strain with youth sports before Trump was elected to a second term. According to the Aspen Institute study, 25.1% of children ages 6-17 from households earning under $25,000 played a sport on a regular basis in 2023, down slightly from 25.8% in 2022. That’s compared to 43.5% of children from households earning at least $100,000, up slightly from 42.7% in 2022.

Youth sports participation has a wide range of ramifications for public health, said Tom Farrey, the founder and executive director of the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program.

“This incredibly virtuous cycle can be engaged if you can simply get kids off their phones and off their couches and into the game and they have a sustained experience into adolescence,” Farrey said. “And if you don’t, then you’re at risk for a range of health consequences, including obesity.”

Going along with playing on three baseball teams, Jax Casamento has workouts for his travel squad and also takes hitting lessons. The Casamentos turned a baseball trip to South Carolina into a family vacation last year.

Michael Casamento is a physical education teacher in an elementary school, so the family’s concerns about the effect of tariffs on the cost of youth sports go beyond their two boys.

“I work with a lot of kids that are a lower socio-economic status,” Karli Casamento said. “It really makes it harder for those types of families to be able to afford to play sports.”

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