Tag: music

Former Britton-Hecla music teacher’s certificate revoked after touching student’s breast

A former 5th-12th grade band instructor, middle school music appreciation teacher and 4th-5th grade choir teacher from the Britton-Hecla School District had his teaching certificate permanently revoked April 26, according to a document recently released by the South Dakota Department of Education. Larry Telkamp faced a complaint from three parents for several inappropriate interactions with […]

Monroe County Community College awards 10 full music scholarships

MONROE — Ten area students earned music scholarships from Monroe County Community College. Recipients are: Hannah Begeman, Taylor Clark, Olivia Cossins, Mathieu Grenn, Emily Hatfield, Aden Kuhn, Samuel Murphy, Alivia Ostrowski, Lauren Thebolt and Anna Younglove. The scholarships cover all tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year. Scholarship recipients participate in either the MCCC College/Community […]

At Bonnaroo, positive vibes extend to democracy not just music and arts

As the 20th Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival gathered steam Thursday and Friday—both in attendance and in actual heat—one nonprofit organization took advantage of the colorful chaos to promote democracy and civic engagement. Under a bright, disco-bedecked tent in the nonprofit portion of Centeroo sat Headcount, a national nonpartisan nonprofit group that promotes voter registration […]

At Bonnaroo, positive vibes extend to democracy not just music and arts

As the 20th Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival gathered steam Thursday and Friday—both in attendance and in actual heat—one nonprofit organization took advantage of the colorful chaos to promote democracy and civic engagement. Under a bright, disco-bedecked tent in the nonprofit portion of Centeroo sat Headcount, a national nonpartisan nonprofit group that promotes voter registration […]

Suspended Kettering music teacher indicted on child porn charges

Jun. 12—A suspended Kettering City Schools music teacher has been indicted on six felony counts after child pornography was found on his phone, according to the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office. Matthew Ryan Koehler, 37, of Centerville, was indicted on five counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor and one count of illegal use of minor […]

Stark Parks sets up music, hiking events for June

Don’t miss these upcoming Stark Parks activities in eastern Stark County. Event information is in each item, and organizers suggest checking on any updates at starkparks.com. Summer Serenades at Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Canton Symphony Orchestra and Stark Parks have teamed up for the 10th year of the Summer Serenades in the Park concerts. The small […]