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Bulldogs take bite out of Astros 11-1
BATAVIA — Batavia defeated East Clinton 11-1 Saturday in a non-league softball game at BHS. The Astros drop to 2-13 on the year. East Clinton had five hits — doubles by Taylor Barton, Sydney Beiting, Novalee Dotson and Chloe Scott and a single by Anna Lopez. Barton had...
Historic New Vienna, part one
I found a small booklet in which was pasted several articles. This appears to have perhaps been published in the New Vienna paper. The first article is entitled “The American Indian” and was written by Martha B. Hildebrand. The first few lines have “crumbled away.” The following is the remainder of the article as written. No accounts of events have been historically proven. Any terms are as they appear in the article:
Hillsboro man arrested after two-county pursuit
On Thursday, April 25 at 3:53 p.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Hillsboro Police Department that their officers were pursuing a red 2005 Ford F150, traveling north on U.S. 62 toward Fayette County. Deputies from Fayette County intercepted the pursuit on Staunton-Sugar Grove Road and...
WC’s Maegan Pearson heading to Equestrian Nationals
Maegan Pearson’s mother, Christine, grew up around horses and she and her husband, Dave, wanted to share that quality of life opportunity with their daughters. Maegan has taken her family’s passion for horse riding to heart and now, as a freshman at Wilmington College, qualified to compete at the International Horse Show Assn. (IHSA) Championships.
Breezy, warm but partly sunny this afternoon
This afternoon will be breezy and warm, with partly sunny skies , according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Highs will be around 79 degrees, with wind gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight, it will be mainly cloudy with lows around 63 degrees. Some rain showers and thunderstorms...
Highland County Health Department hosting Hoxworth Blood Drive May 20
The Highland County Health Department will be hosting a Hoxworth Blood Drive on Monday, May 20 from 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. The Hoxworth Donor Bus will be parked in the Health Department parking lot at 1487 N. High Street, Hillsboro. There are two easy ways to schedule an appointment:. • Go...
World Autism Acceptance Day 2024
The month of April has been known as Autism Awareness Month and, more recently, Autism Acceptance Month. More often than not, my Sunday mornings include listening to either Fr. Mike or Fr. Mark from St. Mary Catholic Church in Hillsboro. From my perspective, Fr. Mike is a bit more experienced and lively, if you will, and Fr. Mark may be a bit more youthful and refined. But what do I know?
SSCC president advocates for community colleges
WILMINGTON — Southern State Community College’s president Nicole Roades, along with SSCC board member Col. Brian Prickett, gave a presentation highlighting the pivotal role of community colleges during Community College Awareness Month at last week’s Clinton County Commissioners meeting. Roades commenced her address by acknowledging the commendable...
E. Main St. storm sewer replacement project begins May 6
The City of Wilmington announces the commencement of stormwater improvements on East Main Street, with lane closures beginning Monday, May 6. The East Main Street Storm Sewer Replacement Project begins at the intersection of East Main Street and Lincoln Street and terminates at Wall Street, according to Michael Crowe, director of public service. The project includes replacement and reconstruction of storm sewer pipe and catch basins.
Hayley McConnaughey earns doctor of physical therapy degree
This past weekend, Hayley R. McConnaughey of Lynchburg, received her doctor of physical therapy from Marshall University. On Friday evening, the members of the 2024 class received their hoods at a ceremony with friends and family in attendance. Following Friday's events, they were presented with their doctorate degrees from Marshall University President Brad D. Smith.
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