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Obituary for Larry Swim | Barkley Funeral Chapels

Larry Leon Swim, 85, of Casey, IL passed away at 6:05 am on May 27, 2025, at his residence. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be on Thursday June 12, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup. Memorial services will begin at 3:00 pm. Private family […]

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Larry Leon Swim, 85, of Casey, IL passed away at 6:05 am on May 27, 2025, at his residence.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be on Thursday June 12, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup. Memorial services will begin at 3:00 pm. Private family burial will be in the Washington St. Cemetery- Vernon Addition. The Barkley Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. 

Larry was born on January 27, 1940, to Isaac and Irene (Swim) Swim, in Casey, IL. Survivors include his son Mitchel (Christine) Swim; and grandchildren Hannah and Megan Swim. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Roy Swim, and sisters Lola Ann Plunk and Marie Cargle.

Larry worked as a press operator at Donnely’s in Mattoon for 28 years until he retired. He then started his own business which he operated for two years, Swim’s Home Maintenance. He was a former member of the Moose and Eagles Lodges in Charleston. Larry enjoyed golf, shuffleboard, fishing, and coaching youth sports, including 14 years of youth league baseball.  He was a fan of Illini Sports and the St. Louis Cardinals.  He also enjoyed spending winters in Mission, Texas.

Memorial donations can be made to Casey-Westfield Athletic Booster Club or the American Heart Association. 

Online condolences can be expressed at www.barkleyfuneralchapels.com

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North Star Sports & Entertainment Network: Coming soon

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Locally produced sports content from around Minnesota and Iowa are coming to the airwaves in the region on July 4th through the launch of a brand new, locally run sports and entertainment network! The North Star Sports and Entertainment Network will be available on KXLT-TV 47.2. This new channel will feature […]

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ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Locally produced sports content from around Minnesota and Iowa are coming to the airwaves in the region on July 4th through the launch of a brand new, locally run sports and entertainment network!

The North Star Sports and Entertainment Network will be available on KXLT-TV 47.2.

This new channel will feature local and regional sports organizations from around the Midwest.

KTTC Gameday, which premiered in 2024 on the H&I network and KTTC.com, will continue highlighting local high school teams – this time on this new network.

Also, more sports from Minnesota Twins, Saint Paul Saints, area college football, hockey, soccer to ultimate frisbee will be featured.

When a live or recorded game isn’t scheduled locally, viewers can still enjoy sports and entertainment programs from around the country.

PLAN TO RESCAN

With the new channel addition, that means the existing subchannels will be shaken up on July 1st. Here are the new channel lineups:

KTTC-TV | Ch. 10 KXLT-TV | RF Ch. 26 – Virt. Ch. 47
10.1 NBC (1080i HD) 47.1 FOX (720p HD)
10.2 The CW (720p HD) 47.2 North Start Sports (720p HD)
10.3 MeTV (480i SD) 47.3 Heroes & Icons (480i SD)
10.4 Grit (480i SD) 47.4 ION Mystery (480i SD)
10.5 True Crime (480i SD) 47.5 Quest (480i SD)
10.6 Outlaw (480i SD) 47.6 Court TV (480i SD)
10.7 MeToons (480i SD) 47.7 Laff (480i SD)

Specifically:

  • MeTV is moving from 47.2 to 10.3;
  • MeToons is moving from 47.3 to 10.7;
  • Grit is moving from 47.6 to 10.4;
  • Heroes & Icons is moving from 10.3 to 47.3; and
  • Court TV is moving from 10.4 to 47.6.

Only viewers who watch via antenna will need to rescan their channel lists. Satellite and Cable viewers will update automatically with no input required.

Stay tuned for more information on the new network and channel rescanning in the coming days.

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California physician sentenced for $1.5M Medicare fraud scheme; smart contact lens keeps an eye on your eyes; parents spending more time and money on children’s sports – Morning Medical Update

Morning Medical Update © batuhan toker – stock.adobe.com California physician sentenced for $1.5M Medicare fraud Lilit Gagikovna Baltaian, a 61-year-old physician from Porter Ranch, California, was sentenced in absentia to 54 months in federal prison for her role in a $1.5 million Medicare fraud scheme. Prosecutors say she falsely certified patients for home health services, […]

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California physician sentenced for $1.5M Medicare fraud

Lilit Gagikovna Baltaian, a 61-year-old physician from Porter Ranch, California, was sentenced in absentia to 54 months in federal prison for her role in a $1.5 million Medicare fraud scheme. Prosecutors say she falsely certified patients for home health services, pre-signed blank forms later falsified by home health agencies and accepted cash kickbacks. Though she pleaded guilty in 2024, Baltaian failed to appear for sentencing and remains a fugitive. More from the DOJ here.

New smart contact lens keeps an eye on your eyes

A stretchable contact lens developed by researchers in China offers real-time, wireless monitoring of intraocular pressure and eye movement — even while the eyes are shut. Tested in animals and humans, the device could transform glaucoma care and sleep-related eye diagnostics. Published in Microsystems & Nanoengineering, the lens uses capacitive and magnetic sensors to relay data without impairing vision or comfort.

Parents spending more time and money on children’s sports

Moms and dads today are spending far more time and money on their kids’ sports than past generations, especially in highly educated and sports-focused families, according to a new Ohio State study. Surveying 60 years of trends, researchers found sharp rises in parental attendance, financial support and hands-on involvement beginning in the 1980s — a shift driven by cuts to school sports and the growth of a privatized youth sports industry.



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VGK Foundation Awards $503,830 in Grants to Local Charities

VEGAS (June 16, 2025) – The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation announced today, June 16, the recipients of its 2025 grants, which will provide a record $503,830 to 46 organizations in the Las Vegas Valley. In addition, the Henderson Silver Knights Foundation has awarded grants to seven organizations, totaling $49,500. Each year, the VGK Foundation awards […]

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VEGAS (June 16, 2025) – The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation announced today, June 16, the recipients of its 2025 grants, which will provide a record $503,830 to 46 organizations in the Las Vegas Valley. In addition, the Henderson Silver Knights Foundation has awarded grants to seven organizations, totaling $49,500.

Each year, the VGK Foundation awards grants to local non-profit organizations that support the Foundation’s pillars: Education & Youth Sports, Military & First Responders, and Health & Wellness. These grants are in addition to the Foundation’s ongoing donations throughout the year. Later this summer, the VGK Foundation will host an event to celebrate the selected organizations for their important contributions to the Las Vegas community.

“We are thrilled to recognize these deserving organizations with our 2025 grants,” said Kim Frank, President of the VGK Foundation. “This is our largest group of recipients to date, which reflects the incredible work they do in the community, and in each case, they connect with our organization’s goals in a meaningful way.”

The VGK Foundation is proud to announce the following grant recipients and encourages fans to learn more about each organization at their respective websites:

20 Pearls Foundation – lv20pearls.org

Ability Center of Southern NV – abilitycenternv.org

After School All Stars – asaslv.org

Adams Place – adamsplacelv.org

Adopt a Vet Dental Program – adoptavetdental.org

American Red Cross – redcross.org

Blue Star Mothers – bluestarmothers.org

Boys & Girls Club of Southern NV – bgcsnv.org

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation – candlelightersnv.org

Care Complex – carecomplex.org

Chefs for Kids – chefsforkids.org

Cleveland Clinic Nevada – my.clevelandclinic.org

Collaboration Center Foundation – collablv.org

CPLC Nevada – cplc.org

East Valley Family Services – eastvalleyfamilyservices.org

Eddy House – eddyhouse.org

Friends of Las Vegas Metro – lvmpdfoundation.org

Future Smiles – futuresmiles.net

Girls on the Run – girlsontherunlv.org

HELP of Southern NV – helpsonv.org

Helping Hands of Vegas Valley – hhovv.org

HomeAid of Southern NV – homeaidsn.org

Kline Veterans Fund – klineveteransfund.org

Latino Youth Leadership Foundation – latinoyouthleadership.org

Mayor’s Fund for LIFE – mayorsfundlv.org

NAMI Southern NV – namisouthernnevada.org

Nevada Cancer Childhood Foundation – NVCCF.org

Nevada Homeless Alliance – nevadahomelessalliance.org

Northwest Girls Softball – northwestgirlssoftball.com

Hope Means Nevada (NV Medical Center) – hopemeansnevada.org

NV Paralyzed Veterans – nevadapva.org

OCA Las Vegas – ocalasvegas.org

Olive Crest – olivecrest.org

Project Inclusion – projectinclusion.org

Real Talk Youth Impact – realtalkyip.org

Serving our Kids – servingourkids.org

Southern Nevada Senior Law Program – snslp.org

The Soccer Project – thebadgers.org

United Way of Southern NV – uwsn.org

UNLV Rebel Hockey – rebelhockey.com

UNR Hockey – nevadamensicehockey.com

United Service Organizations – uso.org

Vegas Disabled Sport Association – vegasdisabledsports.org

Vegas Golden Chariots Adult Sled Hockey – vegasgoldenchariots.org

Vegas Golden Chariots Youth Sled Hockey – vegasgoldenchariots.org

Veteran Social Club – veteransocialclub.vet

ABOUT THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
The Vegas Golden Knights are a National Hockey League franchise owned and operated by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC. Established by Owner and Chairman Bill Foley and his family, the Golden Knights were the most successful expansion franchise in North American professional sports history in 2017-18 and won the Stanley Cup in 2022-23. For the latest news and information on the Golden Knights visit vegasgoldenknights.com and follow the team on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

ABOUT THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION
The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation supports exemplary Las Vegas non-profit organizations that make a positive impact in the local community, with a focus on the following pillars: Education & Youth Sports, Military & First Responders, and Health & Wellness. The Foundation raises money through various events and in-game efforts, including a 51/49 Raffle, jersey and memorabilia auctions and other initiatives to engage fans. For the latest news and information on the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation, follow the foundation on X and Instagram.





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Roesch Invited to U.S. Soccer Women’s College Talent ID Camp

EVANSTON, Ill. – Sophomore forward Kennedy Roesch has been called up to U.S. Soccer’s inaugural Women’s College Talent ID Camp. Forty-two collegiate players will attend the camp in Atlanta from June 18-22. Camp Calling ?????????@KennedyRoesch has received an invitation to the inaugural @USYNT Women’s College Talent ID Camp! pic.twitter.com/IAqLEdxAZp — Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) […]

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EVANSTON, Ill. – Sophomore forward Kennedy Roesch has been called up to U.S. Soccer’s inaugural Women’s College Talent ID Camp. Forty-two collegiate players will attend the camp in Atlanta from June 18-22.

During her rookie campaign in Evanston, Roesch led all Wildcats with six goals and 14 points. Roesch’s six goals marked the most by a Wildcat first-year since 2010 (Kate Allen). 

The camp is part of the growing U.S. Youth National Teams’ scouting strategy with the objective of increasing programming opportunities for college-specific players with high potential and therefore expanding the U.S. Under-18, Under-19 and Under-20 Women’s National Team player pools.

All of the field players invited to this camp have limited prior programming with the U.S. Soccer’s Youth National Teams. The camp will be a collaboration between the Talent ID staff, the U.S. Youth National Teams’ head coaches and USWNT staff.





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Summer Sports Clinics 2025

The Canastota Recreation Commission presents the 2025 youth Summer Sports Clinics. The following sports will be offered this summer: Lacrosse (July 14-17)Soccer (July 22-24)Football (July 28)Cheer (July 28-30)Field Hockey (August 5-7)Baseball/Softball (August 11-13) The clinic locations will be announced as soon as they are determined. Click on this link and complete the Google Docs form […]

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Helena baseball invests in future at youth camp – Shelby County Reporter

Helena baseball invests in future at youth camp Published 4:39 pm Monday, June 16, 2025 Helena High School baseball players and coaches took time to work with the community’s youth players. (Contributed/PJ Guy) By DANIEL LOCKE | Staff Writer HELENA – Some adjustments had to be made, but rainy weather did not stop the Helena […]

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Published 4:39 pm Monday, June 16, 2025

By DANIEL LOCKE | Staff Writer

HELENA – Some adjustments had to be made, but rainy weather did not stop the Helena Huskies Summer Baseball Camp from taking place at Helena High School on June 11 and 12.

Despite the conditions, more than 60 kids still came out to work on their baseball skills, a number that pleased head varsity coach PJ Guy.

“It’s a full load out there, it’s a lot of fun,” Guy said.

Despite being on summer break, the high school players showed up in numbers to help out, investing in the next generation of Helena baseball.

“I think my current players have as much fun as the kids do,” Guy said. “It’s kind of the last thing we do for the school year, although school is out. It’s kind of like the finale of our year. The weather was really bad so we ended up having to cut it down to just two days which didn’t damper it too much. Still, I thought it went really well and it seemed like all the kids had a great time.”

Like other youth sports camps in the area, the high school players are not worried about getting better themselves. Rather, they are occupied teaching the kids and helping them develop a better understanding of specific skills.

“When we get a chance to see our current players serve our youth and get out there, some of it makes them uncomfortable because they’re not used to being around young kids,” Guy said. “We do let them run some drills and try to teach it. It puts them in a situation where it helps them grow their communication skills.”

Having the opportunity to work with the community’s youth allows the high school players to accomplish one of the program’s biggest goals–serving others.

“We take a lot of pride in our program, being a family and also giving back and serving,” Guy said. “During the school year, during the baseball season, we always really thrive to serve one another, be great teammates and have a brotherhood.”

The camp is one of Guy’s favorite things the program does each year, as it allows him to connect with future players and start forming a bond with them well before their high school career begins.

“I can remember when they (current players) were that age and my former players from the past would be the ones talking to and instructing them,” Guy said. “The biggest goal for us is we want to connect the dots with our youth parents and players. We want them to know that we want to do this together and do it the right way. Just take pride in wearing a Helena jersey, which is the most important thing.”

Becoming familiar with youth players and their parents allows Guy to develop connections with future players, something he believes is beneficial for the future of the program.

“There’s no doubt,” Guy said. “There are five or six 12-year-olds that I can flat out tell you this was their sixth camp to come to. You build relationships with them and you get to know their parents too.”

Guy and the Huskies care greatly about their performance, but are equally focused on making an impact. Hosting the camp each year allows them to do so.



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