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Meadowbrook's state title quest ends in grueling five-set loss to Coldwater
SPRINGFIELD - For the fourth time in seven years, the Meadowbrook volleyball team knocked loudly on the door of an OHSAA state volleyball championship. Once again, the Colts couldn't quite kick it in. In a gripping five-set thriller at Wittenberg University's Pam Evans Smith Arena on Friday, Nov. 13, Meadowbrook came up just short in its bid to finally get over the Final Four hump, dropping a heart-wrenching 3-2 decision (25-15, 26-28, 19-25, 25-20, 15-12) to the Coldwater Cavaliers in the Division V state semifinals The loss brings an abrupt and painful end to another banner season for veteran head coach Kelly Zehnder's squad, which closes the season with an impressive 25-2 mark. Meanwhile Coldwater (24-4) advances to Saturday's Division V state title match at Wright State University's Nutter Center. Five-set tussle Despite the bitter setback, Meadowbrook showed the championship grit that defines its 25-win season, rallying back from a slow start to push the perennial powerhouse Cavaliers to the absolute brink. Coldwater controlled the opening frame, riding the early momentum to a rather comfortable 25-15 victory. But rather than folding on the big stage, the Colts dug in and responded in Set 2. Trading blows past regulation, Meadowbrook edged
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Parkway Outlasts St. Henry In Division VI State Semi-Final
The frustration continues as St. Henry suffered an unsteady start in their Division VI semi-final match with Parkway, caught fire in the the middle two sets, but fell short in the fifth and deciding set…when a All-State sophomore poured water on the fire. Springfield, OH – — The St....
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Newark Catholic volleyball falls in Division VII state semifinal
Another championship season for the Newark Catholic volleyball team has come to an end. NC was unable to sustain a fast start Nov. 12 in a loss to Fort Loramie, 27-25, 25-18, 25-19, in a Division VII state semifinal at Wright State. The Green Wave (21-5) were reigning Division VI state champions and hoping stay on top but fell to Fort Loramie (23-4), the 2024 Division VII state champion. Leah Caudill recorded 15 kills in her final match for NC, which led 9-1 in the first set before Fort Loramie came charging back, eventually scoring six of the final seven points. Sophia Basham added 14 kills, Gabbie Hill 22 assists and Calla Whitlach 17 digs. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Newark Catholic volleyball falls in Division VII state semifinal
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Ohio Guard Breaks Ground on $32 Million Readiness Center in Lima
The Ohio National Guard has broken ground on a $32 million readiness center in Lima, a new home for Guard units that have been operating out of a facility built in 1927, LimaOhio.com reported, and WLIO reported the groundbreaking as well. The project replaces Lima’s current readiness center, which the state has described in its […]
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Lima Lands Five Federal Opportunity Zones as New Designations Start in 2027
Five Lima neighborhoods will carry a powerful new development incentive into the next decade. Beginning January 1, 2027, five census tracts within the City of Lima will qualify as federally designated Opportunity Zones — two newly designated areas and three renewed zones — with the designations remaining in effect for ten years, according to the […]
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Treasury Department Approves New "Opportunity Zones" for Lima, Ohio to Spur Development
The City of Lima, Ohio will have five Opportunity Zones federally designated by the Treasury Department on January 1, 2027 for ten years. The new zones include census tracts that are scattered throughout the city’s east, south, and west sides as well as downtown. The city says an Opportunity Zone is not a grant and does not raise anyone's taxes. Mayor Sharetta Smith said vacant buildings are expected to be put back to use along with businesses opening, bringing jobs close to home. Click here to learn more about the program.