COLUMBUS — Four Ohio State Buckeye football players were among 12 in the Big Ten Conference to receive preseason honors in front of the start of 2024 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
High school sports programs play a pivotal role in promoting academic achievement, providing students with skills and opportunities that enhance their performance in the classroom. The structured environment of sports fosters discipline, time management, and a strong work ethic—qualities that translate into academic success.
Guardians: Week in Review Record this Week: 3-3 Game Highlights: Tue (7/30) - Guardians flex power and pitching to shut out Tigers • Box score: CLE0-0-0-1-1-0-0 - 2 - 1 -- 5 DET0-0-0-0-0-0-0 - 0 - 0 -- 0 Thurs (8/1) - Guardians thrive in 10-3 rout of Orioles • Box score: BAL1-0-0-1-0-0-0 - 1 - 0 -- 3 CLE2-0-3-0-0-0-5 - 0 - X -- 10 Fri (8/2) - Guardians’ sac fly sparks 8-4 win over Orioles • Box score: BAL0-1-0-0-0-0-3-0-0--4 CLE0-2-0-0-2-4-0-0-X--8 Sat (8/3) - Holliday’s hot streak continues as Orioles top Guardians 7-4 • Box score: BAL0-0-0-2-1-0-0-4-0--7 CLE0-0-2-0-0-0-0-2-0--4 Sun (8/4) - Holliday’s 2nd career blast powers Orioles to 9-5 victory over Guardians • Box score: BAL1-0-2-3-0-2-0-1-0--9 CLE0-0-2-0-3-0-0-0-0--5 Mon (8/5) - D-backs edge Guardians 7-6 in 10th after Joc’s pitch-homer • Box score: AZ2-0-0-0-0-2-0-2-0-1--7 CLE2-1-0-0-0-2-0-0-1-X--6 Weekly Stats: Hit leaders: 1. Jose Ramirez- 9 2.
COLUMBUS — Two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin will take his place in one of the most memorable traditions in college athletics as he dots the “i” in Script Ohio on Aug. 31 during halftime of the Ohio State vs. Akron game. Griffin is being recognized for his service to the university and for his longtime support of its Marching Band.
The role of high school sports in the college admissions process is increasingly coming under the spotlight. As students and families navigate the complex landscape of college applications, the question of how athletic achievements influence admissions decisions is a hotly debated topic. With competitive sports programs and academic performance both playing critical roles, finding the right balance can be challenging.
MIDDLE POINT—The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting an M-1 Garand match. This match will be held on August 10 at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club located at 9093 Ringwald Road. The safety briefing will be held at 9:30 A.M. and the match will start at 9:45.
PAULDING — On July 18, the Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees unanimously voted to provide fiber internet as a new service offered by the co-op. This decision came after conducting several feasibility studies earlier this year. The board’s goal is to provide high-speed, reliable internet to the co-op’s electric membership via fiber-to-the-home.
There’s a link between the big band jazz of the 1940s and rock ‘n’ roll of the ‘50s and his name was Louis Prima. Prima was born in New Orleans of Italian and Sicilian parents and taught himself the trumpet by playing his brother’s cornet, so the legend goes.
VAN WERT—The rainy weather didn’t keep the crowds away on Friday night’s Daryl Wayne Dasher concert. The ninth Feel Good Friday concert of the summer was switched from Fountain Park to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at short notice for the weather.
VAN WERT—Van Wert LIVE recently announced Superior Credit Union as a 2024 Fall Sponsor. They are committed to the Van Wert Live mission of providing entertainment that is SO GOOD it demands a return.