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Back on top: Lexington nets second district title in three years with win over Clear Fork
WILLARD — It was a familiar and unfamiliar feeling all wrapped into one moment. As Lexington's Kaylie Eichorn stepped forward with her fellow senior teammates to receive the Division II district championship trophy after a 7-1 victory over Clear Fork, the memories came flooding back. They were from her sophomore year when she helped Lex win its first softball district title in 11 years with a sac fly in the 12th inning. ...
Calls to ban cell phone use during school hours grow among Fredericktown staff
FREDERICKTOWN — Approximately 43% of Fredericktown Middle School staff think cell phone use should be banned during school hours. Fifty percent of high school staff agreed. The data comes from a district-wide survey sent to staff two weeks ago, Fredericktown Supt. Gary Chapman said at Monday’s board of education meeting.
MV council postpones vote on Vernonview rezoning
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon City Council postponed additional readings on Vernonview rezoning ordinance by a 6 to 1 vote on Monday. The ordinance to rezone a Vernonview Drive parcel from R-1 to PND (Planned Neighborhood Development) was up for a second reading. Council members postponed the second reading...
Baseball Recap: Grandview Heights' loss ends three-game winning streak on the road
It was a good run, but Grandview Heights unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Knox Bulldogs. Considering the last time Grandview Heights couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Yellow Jackets fall to Tri-Valley in district semifinal softball clash
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon’s valiant comeback bid fell just short. The ninth-seeded Yellow Jackets rallied late, but came up shy in a 6-5 loss to No. 10 Tri-Valley in a Division I district semifinal softball game Tuesday at Mount Vernon. The Yellow Jackets gave up a run...
Bellville Clear Fork earns narrow win over Norwalk
Bellville Clear Fork finally found a way to top Norwalk 2-1 for an Ohio high school softball victory at Norwalk High on May 14. In recent action on May 1, Norwalk faced off against Tiffin Columbian. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a...
Lexington tops Clear Fork for district softball title
WILLARD — Lady Lex is headed back to the Sweet 16. Makaree Chapman twirled a complete-game five-hitter and helped herself with a pair of hits as top-seeded Lexington dispatched No. 2 Clear Fork 7-1 in Thursday’s Division II Willard district championship game. Lady Lex (26-2) will play Akron...
Lexington, Clear Fork ready for district final showdown
LEXINGTON — They no longer play in the same conference, but Lexington and Clear Fork are hardly strangers when it comes to high school softball. There are no secrets between these backyard rivals — especially this season. Top-seeded Lady Lex and the second-seeded Colts will duke it out...
Loudonville tabs Danville legend Honabarger as new football coach
LOUDONVILLE — Ed Honabarger is returning to the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference, but he won’t be wearing the Blue and White of the Danville Blue Devils. A Danville coaching icon, Honabarger was introduced as Loudonville’s new football coach and assistant principal Friday afternoon. He succeeds John Battaglia, who recently stepped down after three seasons.
Loudonville-Perrysville Schools move forward with next steps in new building project
LOUDONVILLE — Loudonville-Perrysville Schools took the next step in the process of moving toward a new building project at this week’s board meeting. The board unanimously approved a resolution accepting the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission‘s scope of the project and estimated contribution. The resolution follows two community...
Danville’s Gronberg is Park National Bank Athlete of the Month
DANVILLE — The last time Danville played in the state softball tournament, Grace Gronberg went along for the ride. If the Blue Devils are to return to Akron’s Firestone Stadium later this spring, Gronberg will have a far more active role. A senior, Gronberg was an elementary school-aged...
Loudonville teacher resigns following investigation into alleged misconduct
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village Schools board Monday approved the resignation of a teacher amid a district investigation of sexual harassment allegations under Title IX and Board policies. The teacher, Alex Bates, was placed on administrative leave on April 14, 2023, according to a separation agreement and release...
Daughriety fires 2-hitter as Mount Vernon captures 1st sectional title since 2017
MOUNT VERNON — Konner Daughriety was in complete command Wednesday afternoon. The Ashland University-bound senior gave up just two hits and struck out eight in a complete-game, 7-0 win over Logan in a Division I sectional championship game at Mount Vernon. The fifth-seeded Yellow Jackets (20-4) advanced to the...
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