
Wayne Martin, Beloved Coach and Civic Leader, Dies at 79
Wayne Martin, a Winchester native and longtime figure in Kentucky’s sports, education, and media sectors, passed away at 79, leaving behind a legacy of scholarship, service, and mentorship.
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Wayne Martin, a Winchester native and longtime figure in Kentucky’s sports, education, and media sectors, passed away at 79, leaving behind a legacy of scholarship, service, and mentorship.

J. Stanley Bertman, an 88‑year‑old former LSU baseball coach and athletics director, passed away in Baton Rouge, leaving behind a legacy of championships, innovative fundraising, and mentorship.

J. Stanley "Skip" Bertman, the Hall of Fame baseball coach who steered LSU’s program to five national titles, died at 88 in Baton Rouge. His career reshaped college baseball and left a lasting imprint on his family and community.

A free camp scheduled for August 6, 2026, in Appleton will channel donations to United Way and the Community Foundation’s Response Fund, highlighting Wisconsin’s community spirit.
Indiana football standouts spent a summer day at a neighborhood camp, blending on‑field stardom with off‑field service, and reminded onlookers of the program’s evolving identity.
Indiana University football standouts Josh Hoover and Khobie Martin visited the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center's Summer Day Camp, distributing Dilly Bars, signing autographs and sharing personal reflections on the growing football fandom in Indiana.
Indiana football players Josh Hoover and Khobie Martin visited the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center's Summer Day Camp, where they handed out ice cream, signed autographs and inspired young campers while highlighting the team's rising prominence.

New Haven Counts blends soccer and math tutoring to improve academic outcomes, backed by a $1 million city allocation and supported by United Way, New Haven Reads and LEAP.