Cleveland manager Terry Francona steps down for rest of season By Zac Wassink | Last updated 7/29/21
As noted by The Associated Press (h/t ESPN), Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona was recently sent home with a head cold and has a lengthy history of illnesses and ailments.
With Cleveland trading valuable pieces and seemingly punting on the remainder of the season, those left in the clubhouse will have to move forward without their boss through the end of September.
Cleveland confirmed Thursday night that Francona will step away for the rest of the 2021 campaign to focus on his health. Bench coach DeMarlo Hale had filled in for Francona and will become interim manager:
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Francona stepping away again because of health problems
Cleveland Manager Terry Francona, who missed most of the 2020 season, is leaving for the remainder of the season.
By TOM WITHERSAssociated Press
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FILE – In this Sept. 1, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona watches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Cleveland Indians expect manager Terry Francona to return for the 2021 season after he missed 47 games this season due to health reasons. Team president Chris Antonetti said Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, that the 61-year Francona is back home in Arizona resting and recovering. Francona was hospitalized this season after undergoing surgery for a gastrointestinal issue and then dealing with blood clotting complications.(AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)
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WEST CHESTER, PA Three candidates were vying to step into the role Rep. Diane Herrin (D-156th) vacated in 2020 as the former West Chester Borough Mayor Herrin became a state legislator.
The winner in the Primary Election is Lillian Debaptiste, according to Chester County officials.
The candidates were current Interim Mayor Jordan Norley, Kyle Hudson, and Lillian Debaptiste, with no one on the Republican ballot.
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Norley had been appointed as interim mayor in Herrin s absence, his second time with the interim mayor title. He also stepped in as interim mayor in 2017. He s served on West Chester Borough Council and was council president from 2014-16.
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