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2024 East Liberty Hometown Hero pair honored for brave sacrifices
For the past nine years, the East Liberty Memorial Day Celebration hasn’t been complete without the recognition of a hometown hero or heroes, local figures who helped shape American history through their military service. Their legacy and history will be shared during the East Liberty Memorial Day ceremony at...
Springfield softball finishes with one of Ohio’s all-time home run totals
Two years ago, the Springfield softball team hit a school-record 45 homers as the Blue Devils made a run to the state final game. With six freshmen from that 2022 team now juniors with tons of varsity experience, Springfield coach Rob Gwozdz knew coming into this year that his hard-hitting group could threaten that mark. Featuring a lineup as deep as it is powerful, Springfield bashed 54 home runs this year, with nine of the 14 players on the varsity roster going deep this season. “It starts in the weight room,” Gwozdz said. “We take it very, very seriously in the winter to get bigger and stronger, and our approach is to hit line drives up the middle. That's how we focus. These kids play great travel ball all year round. We don't mess with their swings too much, maybe with mechanics and timing a little tiny bit. But we focus on hitting line drives up the middle and then watch it fly.”
Bry elected to National Main Street Leadership Council
Former Urbana resident John Bry has been elected to serve on the Main Street Leadership Council by 46 of his national peers for a three-year term. Bry will serve alongside other elected national level Main Street coordinators from New Mexico, Washington, Louisiana, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Vermont, Colorado, South Carolina and Minnesota. The role of the national Main Street Leadership Council is to serve as an advisory board and provide guidance to the board, staff and leadership of Main Street America.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for central Ohio
A number of central Ohio counties are under a severe thunderstorm watch issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday afternoon. Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties, along with 23 other Ohio counties, are in the watch area. It is set to expire at 8 p.m.
New coffee stand just ‘dropped’ in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — A new coffee stand is heading to Springfield — and it boasts over 20,000 unique drink combinations. On Friday, May 24, the future 7 Brew coffee stand was dropped on-site at 2001 E. Main St. This will be the first location for the chain in southwestern Ohio and the fifth in […]
Inmate disciplined for missing razor blade suffered arm laceration in apparent suicide
NEWARK − A Licking County Justice Center inmate put in a solitary cell over a missing razor blade, died from an apparent suicide, suffering a laceration to his arm, officials said. Licking County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Jay Cook and Lt. Greg Cook responded to Advocate questions about the death,...
Great Parks: No injuries reported after boating incident on Winton Lake
CINCINNATI — No injuries were reported after a boating incident on Winton Lake Saturday. According to Great Parks, it happened around 7 p.m. when, due to "improper operation," the boat took on water and was immobilized. No injuries were reported. Great Parks Rangers are continuing to investigate the situation,...
PET DOG OF THE WEEK
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Hodges looks to make his mark as girls basketball coach at Central Catholic
After overseeing an impressive program turnaround as girls basketball coach at Springfield High School, Clifton Hodges has moved over to Central Catholic and facing a different starting-point dynamic with the Fighting Irish. Hodges, who was announced last week as the Irish girls coach, inherits a program that graduated senior standouts in forward Brooklyn Vaughn and guard Corniya Clay. But, Hodges has several other experienced players set to return in 2024-25. “Obviously, [Hodges] has a great track record from making Springfield a very relevant player in the Northern Lakes League, and taking them to a regional final appearance,” Central athletic director Greg Dempsey said. “He had a lot of success in building something, he has great energy and passion for the sport, and he presented a great vision and plan to execute that vision with our program.” In five seasons as Springfield's head coach, Hodges had a 60-57 record overall, including 35-29 in Northern Lakes League play. His tenure included back-to-back 20-win seasons in 2021-22 and 2022-23, and a run to the 2023 Division I regional final. He stepped away after the 2023-24 season.
Division II state qualifiers
Urbana’s Lyza Forson (pictured) qualified for state by placing 3rd in the shot put (38-10) at the Division II regional meet. Graham’s Taylor Aldredge (pictured) qualified for state by placing 4th in the high jump (5-3) at the Division II regional meet.
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