Franklin Monroe falls in tournament title game, By George Starks
MV takes consolation over Arcanum - PITSBURG- “Getting to the
championship game means nothing if you can’t win your own tournament.”
Those were the words of Franklin Monroe coach Troy Myers Friday after
his Jets were grounded at The Hangar by Brookville 49-42 in the Jet
Holiday Tournament. “That’s a sectional final game. Maybe even a
district... read
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Patriots
fall to Eaton in annual tournament, By George Starks
T-V finishes fourth in two-day affair - NEW MADISON – With four-fifths
of the team suspended for five games for hazing, the Tri-Village
Patriots suffered through what many could never imagine. Losing their
own tournament! After falling to Jefferson in the opening round of the
Holiday Tournament Tuesday, 54-53, things went totally south for the
host... read
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Cross
County Conference football gets new look, By George Starks
Three teams to join the conference - When the 2017 OHSAA football
season starts it will feature three more teams on the schedule.
Tri-Village and Ft. Loramie will be new on the Cross County Conference
scene while a familiar name, Bradford, will be re-joining the
conference. All teams will play two non-conference games with eight
in-conference... read
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More
than 9,000 Deer Checked during Ohio's Two-Day Gun Hunting Season
91 Checked in Darke County, the same as last year - COLUMBUS, OH -
Ohio’s hunters braved less than ideal weather conditions over the
weekend and checked 9,228 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s 2016 two-day
deer-gun hunting season, Dec. 17-18, according to the Ohio Department
of Natural Resources (ODNR). During last year’s two-day December... read
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Ansonia
rolls over Bradford in road win, By George Starks
Tigers drop 11 bombs in victory - BRADFORD- Ansonia put on another
three point shooting clinic Friday but this time it was in a winning
effort. On Tuesday, the Tigers dropped 11 Trey's on Franklin Monroe in
a 63-50 loss at The Tigers Den in Ansonia. Ansonia dropped 11 on
Bradford Friday in Cross County Conference action at The Depot,
69-30... read
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Johnting
hits huge milestone at Arcanum, By George Starks
Lady Trojan gets 1,000th career point - VERSAILLES- For any basketball
player to score 1,000 points in a four year career is usually just a
dream. For one Lady Trojan, it was a dream come true. Heading into last
Monday nights game with Versailles, Arcanum senior Stevie Johnting
needed just 11 points to hit the coveted 1000 point in her high... read
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Ticket
Details Announced for OHSAA Basketball, Wrestling Tournaments
All-session ticket books for all three state tournaments go on sale
Friday, February 10 - COLUMBUS, Ohio – The on-sale dates and other
ticketing details have been finalized for the upcoming Ohio High School
Athletic Association state tournaments in basketball and individual
wrestling held at the Jerome Schottenstein Center in March. All-session
ticket... read
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Conley
has career type night against Ansonia, By George Starks
ANSONIA- If Franklin Monroe sophomore Ethan Conley was looking to get a
part in a play as Paul Bunyon, he gave a great audition Tuesday At
Ansonia. Like Bunyon chopping down trees, Conley chopped down the
competition. The high flying Jet dumped in 29 points (18 in the first
half) as Franklin Monroe posted a 63-50 Cross County Conference
victory... read
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Versailles
remains perfect with win over Arcanum, By George Starks
VERSAILLES- When it comes to girls hoops in Versailles, winning seasons
have become the rule versus the exception. Monday, the Lady Tigers went
to 9-0 on the season with a 75-31 victory over Arcanum. It was a nice
Christmas present going into the break for head coach Jackie
Stonebreaker. With the Trojans taking the early 3-0 lead on a bomb
by... read
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Ansonia
gets big road win, By George Starks
UNION CITY- When Ansonia and Mississinawa Valley meet in any sport, it
usually brings out the best in one team if not both. Thursday was no
exception at The Hawks Nest. The two Cross County Conference rivals met
for their annual non-conference game and in the end, it was the Lady
Tigers posting a 55-39 victory over the Hawks. Holding a slim 15-14
lead... read
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Faber
Honors Student Athletes at Statehouse
COLUMBUS - Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina) today honored the
following student athletes from the 12th Senate district on the floor
of the Ohio Senate: Emily Sreenan, a junior at Lima Central Catholic,
as the 2016 Division III Girls Cross Country State Champion, coached by
Mike Griffo. She also set a new personal best at the... read
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Jets
prevail on homecoming night, By George Starks
Mason Conley shines in win - PITSBURG- It will be a night that Franklin
Monroe senior Mason Conley may not soon forget. Before the start of the
Cross County Conference game between the Jets and Covington, Conley was
named the 2016-17 homecoming king. Conley backed that honor up with a
24 point performance as the Jets went to... read
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Lady
Jets hang tough in victory over Ansonia, By George Starks
FM pulls even at 3-3 on season - PITSBURG- In the consolation game of
the Burkett Tournament at Tri-Village, the Franklin Monroe Lady Jets
rolled to a 56-37 victory over Ansonia. Thursday at The Hangar, FM
welcomed the Lady Tigers in for a Cross County Conference match-up.
Even though the results were the same, the game itself wasn’t... read
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Beagle
Honors Olympic Medalist from Darke County
COLUMBUS - State Senator Bill Beagle (R-Tipp City) presented a
resolution to Clayton Murphy honoring him for winning a bronze medal in
the 800-meter race at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. "Darke County is
immensely proud of Clayton’s accomplishments," said Beagle. A graduate
of Tri Village High School in New Madison, Ohio, Murphy, at age... read
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OHSAA
Announces JH Track and Field State Championships
Event for 7th and 8th graders will be held May 13, 2017, with
qualifiers earning spots from regular-season results - COLUMBUS, Ohio –
The Ohio High School Athletic Association will conduct its Inaugural
7th and 8th Grade Track and Field State Championships on May 13, 2017,
OHSAA Commissioner Dr. Dan Ross has announced. The event, which... read
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Darke S.W.C.D… Nearly 67,000
Deer Checked during Gun Hunting Season
COLUMBUS, OH - Hunters checked 66,759 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s
2016 deer-gun hunting season, Nov. 28-Dec. 4, according to the Ohio
Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Last year, hunters checked
73,392 deer over the weeklong deer-gun season. In Darke County, hunters
have checked 259 in 2016; 282 in 2015. Two days (Saturday... read
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Eldora
Major Event Tickets on Public Sale; Dirt Late Model Dream, Kings Royal, NASCAR
Trucks & World 100 Will Be Available To Public
-- ROSSBURG, Ohio (December 2, 2016) – Tickets and campsites for Eldora
Speedway’s 2017 Major Events will go on public sale tomorrow morning at
10:00 a.m. All Dirt Late Model Dream, Kings Royal, NASCAR Camping
World Truck Series and World 100 ticket orders can be placed online at
www.EldoraSpeedway.com, by phone at (937) 338-3815... read
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Hawks
no test for Patriots, By George Starks
NEW MADISON- “It was like watching a collage team play a junior high
team. That’s the way it was and I’m not going to stand here and butter
it up any. ”That’s how Mississinawa Valley coach Tim Barga described
the game between his Blackhawks and Tri-Village. The Patriots used a
staunch defense while putting three in double figures in an 80-24... read
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Arcanum
falls in season finale, By George Starks
ARCANUM- In the final game of the season, Arcanum was once again
looking for a positive sign and a much needed victory on senior night.
It was a great thought but not one that filled the reality glass. Down
30-28 after a 37 yard field goal by Bethel’s Tyler Terry with 1:36 left
in the game, Arcanum had one last gasp. Driving to the 11 yard... read
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Versailles
falls to Minster in devastating home loss, By George Starks
Tigers eliminated from tournament appearance - VERSAILLES- “I’m really
at a loss for words. The kids played very hard and we just came up
short.” Those were the words of Versailles Tigers coach Adam Miller
Friday after the Tigers fell from the playoff picture. In a game the
Tigers could have won, it was Minster that pulled out a 15-12 victory
over... read
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Lady
Jets squeak out huge sectional win, By George Starks
Defense sets tone for FM - PITSBURG- When it comes to winning at most
sports, the recipe is simple. Score the most points and play solid
defense. In the case of the Franklin Monroe Lady Jets, it was a
combination of both. Senior Bryanna Diceanu netted both goals for FM
Tuesday as the Jets turned the tables on Greenview in a... read
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New
Ohio Initiative Aims to Combat “Win-at-All Costs” Sports Mentality
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The InSideOut Initiative focused on transforming the
culture of the high school “win-at-all-costs” mentality is launching in
Ohio with the support of the Ohio High School Athletic Association,
National Football League Foundation and other local and national
organizations. The initiative takes a critical look at
interscholastic... read
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Bradford
defense stands tall on senior night, By George Starks
Roaders earn third straight win - BRADFORD- “Tri-Village is a nice,
upcoming team and we were fortunate to come up with this win tonight,”
said Bradford coach Dave McFeely after his Railroaders topped
Tri-Village 40-27Friday. It was a game that represented a preview to
the Cross County Conference in 2017. Bradford came in riding a
modest... read
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Rico
Abreu takes non-stop Sprintacular!
Dale Blaney cuts Kemenah’s point lead to 18 - ROSSBURG, Ohio (October
8, 2016) - St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu secured his fourth
Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the 2016 season on
Saturday night at Eldora Speedway; leading all 30 circuits of the
non-stop, Sprintacular main event to officially solidify his... read
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Patriots
reign supreme during homecoming game, By George Starks
Dohn Academy proves to be no competition - NEW MADISON- No matter what
one might think, every game this season for Tri-Village football will
always be a first. Coming into Friday’s game with Dohn Academy of
Cincinnati, the Patriots seen their first ever fall homecoming game. It
was a night that proved to be quite successful... read
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Murphy
humbled by hometown celebration, By George Starks
Local hero honored by Darke County - NEW MADISON- With all the
accolades that Tri-Village graduate Clayton Murphy has received, none
may have topped what happened in Patriot Nation Friday night. With
print, online and television media being on hand for the welcoming home
celebration for Clayton Murphy, the 21 year old said he... read
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Patriots
fall in close loss to Gamble Montessori, By George Starks
NEW MADISON- Despite a 2-4 record in six games, Tri-Village has proven
one thing to themselves, the coaches and the fans. They can compete!
After falling 41-40 a week ago to Covenant Christian, a team that was
undefeated, Tri-Village came into Friday’s game with the Gamble
Montessori Gators looking to get back on the winning track on... read
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Madsen
scores Eldora’s Four Crown Nationals victory
Chad Kemenah reclaims Arctic Cat All Star championship point lead over
Dale Blaney - ROSSBURG, Ohio (September 24, 2016) - Sometimes, being in
the right place at the right time can make all of the difference. For
Ian Madsen, that statement proved to be worth $5,000. For the first
time in his career, Ian Madsen is a main event winner at the... read
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Trojans
earn first victory of the season, By George Starks
Arcanum too much for South Panthers - ARCANUM- It all boiled down to
some very simple math. If the Arcanum Trojans lose in the fifth game of
the season, then another 5-5 season was on the horizon for the third
straight year. A win, and a winning season was a possibility. Coming in
against a 2-2 Twin Valley South team, Arcanum was... read
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Eldora Speedway… USAC Sprints,
Midget at Eldora Saturday
(Courtesy USAC Racing PR) USAC SPRINTS HEAD TO ELDORA FOR SATURDAY’S
4-CROWN NATIONALS - Saturday night’s 35th “4-Crown Nationals” brings
all three of USAC’s National divisions to Rossburg, Ohio’s half-mile
Eldora Speedway for one night and, as usual, the one thing that is
predictable in the AMSOIL National Sprint... read
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Clayton
Murphy… Welcome Home Celebration
On Friday, September 30th the Tri-Village Local School District in
conjunction with New Madison, Hollansburg and Palestine communities
will celebrate and welcome home 2016 XXXI Summer Olympic 800 meters
Bronze Medalist Clayton Murphy. The evening's festivities will
begin with a community parade starting at 6:00 P.M. in New Madison
escorting Clayton down Main Street. Following the parade, the
recognition ceremony will take place at the Football Stadium prior to
kickoff at approximately 7:00 P.M. After the ceremony, there will
be a meet and greet with Clayton where he will be available for
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Patriots
defense shines in big win, By George Starks
T-V even at 2-2 on season - NEW MADISON- In front of a huge crowd, the
Tri-Village Patriots made a huge statement, especially on defense. With
both teams coming in with identical 1-2 marks, it was the Patriots that
went to 2-2 in a 34-0 drubbing of Riverview Friday. “It’s nice to get a
win after two big losses,” said Patriots coach Jason... read
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Eldora Speedway… Donation
Information For Family Of Shane Unger
ROSSBURG, Ohio (September 14, 2016) – Official donation information for
the family of Dirt Late Model driver Shane Unger, who passed away
Saturday night from injuries suffered in a multi-car accident, is now
available. Race fans from across the country have been requesting how
they can offer the family financial assistance during this... read
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Franklin
Monroe remains undefeated in boys soccer, By George Starks
Freshman scores both goals for Jets - PITSBURG- If you last name is
Diceanu and Danny is your dad, then soccer is in your blood. If you
don’t play soccer at Franklin Monroe for your dad, then you may not be
playing any sports there at all. Not only did Franklin Monroe top
Newton, 2-0, Tuesday in Cross County Conference play but it was
freshman... read
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Lady
Jets fall in key conference game, By George Starks
PITSBURG- Coming into its game with Newton Tuesday, Franklin Monroe may
had had one of its worst outings of the season. It’s no secret that to
win the Cross County Conference in soccer, one loss in the conference
could be devastating. That devastation could have come at the hands of
the Indians. Rachel Kirk scored the first... read
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Driver
Dies From Injuries Sustained in Crash at Eldora Speedway
ROSSBURG, Ohio (September 10, 2016) – Dirt Late Model racer Shane Unger
died Saturdaynight at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater,
Ohio, where he was transported following a multi-car crash at Eldora
Speedway. Unger, of Rossburg, Ohio, was 35 years old. During a late
restart in the second heat race at the World 100, Unger was... read
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Wave
falls to Xenia in soccer, By George Starks
Winning streak ends - GREENVILLE- “These kids are fast. This will
be a good test for us.” Those were the words of Greenville boys soccer
coach Mark Coppess Tuesday before the start of the game between the
Wave and Xenia. After falling in the season opener to Newton, the Wave
had reeled off four straight wins with the most recent... read
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Greenville
pops Fairborn 5-0. By George Starks
Lady Wave move to 9-1 on the season - GREENVILLE- With only one senior
on the varsity squad, the Greenville Lady Wave tennis team is making a
very strong statement. Coming in with an 8-1 seasonal record, the young
Wave topped a senior heavy Fairborn team, 5-0. “We played very well
tonight,” said Wave coach Jim Koontz. “Everyone... read
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Eldora Speedway… Robinson,
Ruhlman & Woodard Claim Baltes Classic Honors
Large Holiday Crowd Witnessed 131 Racers And Spectacular Fireworks To
Kickoff World 100 Week - ROSSBURG, Ohio (September 4, 2016) – Battling
a soft brake pedal, Bloomington, Indiana’s Kent Robinson fended off a
furious charge by six-time World 100 champion Billy Moyer and Richmond,
Indiana’s Duane Chamberlain to win Sunday... read
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Versailles
falls at home to Germantown Valley View, By George Starks
Tigers will look toward Anna in week three - VERSAILLES- Coming off a
win a week ago at Celina, the Versailles Tigers looked to make it two
straight Friday. This time, the Tigers were looking to defend their
home turf against Valley View. In the past, the two teams would often
wage a battle that might go down to the final second. Friday, that... read
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Did
I create a monster? By George Starks
Ever since my grandson was old enough to go with me to sporting events,
I watched him do some things I never thought he would do. At the age of
five, he went to his very first game with me. It was a Friday night
basketball game at Union City (Ind.). Granted, he was intrigued with
everything and soaked it all in. It wasn’t long after that, we went to
some baseball and softball. Then came... read
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Arcanum
takes first conference win of 2016, By George Starks
FM gives gallant effort - ARCANUM- After a third place finish in the
county volleyball tournament, Arcanum faced Franklin Monroe in the
first Cross County Conference match of the season. The Lady Trojans won
the match in three sets but it wasn’t easy. After taking the opening
two sets by identical scores of 25-17, the third set was more of a
struggle... read
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Tri-Village
gets historic football victory, By George Starks
Patriots run past Broncos - NEW MADISON- The Tri-Village football
Patriots may have had to wait a few more hours to record history but
the wait was well worth it. With lightening forcing the powers in
Patriot Nation to pull the plug Friday night, the game was played
Saturday morning. When the final second had ticked off the game clock,
the... read
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Parshall’s
and Memorials contested Thursday, By George Starks
Horses flirt with track records - GREENVILLE- Just like some rules,
records were made to be broken. With all the rain that had been dumped
on the track at the Great Darke County Fair Wednesday, a fast track was
a part of some fast times. With 18 races on the card, the track record
for the pace (1:52.4) set by My Kind A Chip in the Reigle Memorial... read
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It
finally happened, By George Starks
GREENVILLE- One of the tasks I’m faced with every year at the Darke
County Fair is the annual cheer competition. It’s always nice to see
Velma Campbell and have a few minutes to chat with her. We all have our
favorite things to watch in this competition. Mine is always the dance
routines. Every year, I try to get an interview with the school that
shines during the day... read
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Darke
County takes top honors in Cheer Competition
The first day of the fair was a good day for Darke County Cheer teams.
Greenville won top honors for Varsity Cheer, Grand Champion and Spirit.
Greenville’s Pee Wee Cheer took third place its second year of
competition. Ansonia took Pee Wee Dance and Pee Wee Cheer, while
Mississinawa Valley took Junior High Dance and Varsity... read
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Great Darke County Fair… Saturday
Horse Results, By George Starks
The horses took to the track again Saturday as two sessions brought out
the best in all involved. Saturday’s day session featured 13 contested
races while the evening session brought the drivers out 16 times.
Greenville's Christopher Hope picked up his first win of the Great
Darke Fair in the seventh race of the afternoon session. Hope... read
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Eldora Speedway… Record $389,800
Purse Posted for 46th Annual World 100
ROSSBURG, Ohio (August 18, 2016) – With the posting of the Official
Entry Form, Dirt Late Model teams from around the world can now
officially begin their annual journey to Darke County and Rossburg,
Ohio in hopes of capturing the most-coveted prize in the sport – the
famed globe trophy – that will accompany the winner’s check for
$49,000... read
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Darke County Fair… Teaching the
Little Ones Life Lessons, By Bob Robinson
I’ve been covering the Great Darke County Fair Cheerleading Competition
for more than six years. In the beginning I mostly ran into my Post
Secondary Edison students in their high school varsity competitions…
this year was a little different. As in “little ones” different. “Mr.
Robinson!” Three of my Greenville Pee Wee cheer kids from Woodland and
summer tutoring ran up for their hugs... read
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Nisonger starts fair off with a bang,
By George Starks
GREENVILLE- Greenville’s own, Jeff Nisonger, picked up right where he
left off a year ago. Nisonger, who is notorious for making the Darke
County Fair his own, got the 2016 fair off with a bang Friday, scoring
four wins in the opening harness race session. Nisonger lit things up
right off the bat in the very first race of the nine day fair. Starting
in the fourth position behind Myell’s Rockstar... read
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Darke County Fair… Little ones
shine at annual fair cheer competition, By George Starks
GREENVILLE- They are the youngest of the bunch at the annual Darke
County Fair cheer competition. The little ones from Greenville didn’t
win top honors in their division, but they may show the most heart of
them all. Trying to get them to talk to a voice recorder is next to
impossible but they do their talking on the cheering mat in front... read
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Murphy grabs bronze in 800 meters in Rio;
Huge
crowd gathers at TVHS to watch historic race,
By George Starks -- NEW MADISON -- With the American flag draped over
his shoulders, Tri-Village graduate, Clayton Murphy did what most can
only dream of doing. Starting in Lane 1, Murphy had aspirations of
winning gold in the 800 meters in the 2016 Olympics Monday. Murphy was
able to grab a third place finish, bringing home the bronze, giving the
USA its first medal in the event in 24 years... read
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Edison State Community College… Three
students commit to play baseball at Edison
Jose Adorno, of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, has signed a national letter of
intent to play baseball at Edison State Community College beginning in
the fall of 2016. Adorno was part of the Carlos Beltran Baseball
Academy where he was an outfielder. He will pursue a degree in Criminal
Justice while attending Edison State. Andrew Collins, of... read
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Versailles
grad comes home to help inspire kids, By George Starks
BRADFORD- A 2004 graduate of Versailles, Petty Officer Second Class
Kenneth Schilling (USN), is currently stationed at the recruiting
station in Piqua, Ohio. When in uniform, Schilling holds the rank of
E-5 and is an Aviation Ordnance Specialist. Thursday, Schilling and two
of his buddies, came to Bradford to help explain to the... read
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U.S.
Navy invades Bradford football, By George Starks
BRADFORD- Thursday evening, during a conditioning practice, the
Bradford Railroader football team was addressed by three United Stated
Navy Recruiters. On hand were Petty Officer First Class Douglas Hunter,
Petty Officer First Class Shawn Lowe and Petty Officer Second Class
Kenneth Schilling, the three talked about teamwork, leadership...
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Larson
bounces back to win Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby
ROSSBURG, Ohio — Battling back from all kinds of adversity, Kyle Larson
sailed away on a late race restart with 16 laps to go to win Wednesday
night’s fourth annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150 at Eldora
Speedway. “It means a lot, especially losing the way I did the two
years I ran,” said Larson from Victory Lane. “Thanks...
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Improvement
the word for Arcanum, T-V and Ansonia, By George Starks
ARCANUM- Both Arcanum coach TJ Powers and Ansonia coach Eugene Hoening
said they liked the improvement they saw Thursday in their individual
teams in the Trojans annual seven on seven passing scrimmage. “It’s
good competition,” Arcanum coach TJ Powers said. “That’s what we
needed.” In the case of Ansonia, the Tigers....
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New
season brings on new hopes in Patriot Nation, By George
Starks
Football goes varsity in only second season - NEW MADISON- With
football in only its second full season at Tri-Village, Pats coach
Jason Schondelmyer is pumped up and ready for it to go full force. But
what’s the kids and community thinking? Are they ready? “I think some
of them don’t quite know what to expect,” said the Patriots coach....
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Patriots
getting ready for 2016 season, By George Starks
Seven on seven just the first step - ARCANUM- If the third time being
the charm, the Tri-Village coach Jason Schdelmyer (Shondo) must be
feeling blessed in what he’s seen in his passing game thus far.
Thursday, the Patriots traveled to Arcanum for a little seven on seven
passing scrimmage for the third one of the season. Going up...
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Eldora
Crowns King Donny XXXIII at Kings Royal
Pittman the “Knight Before” Winner; Gravel takes “Joker’s Wild” night -
ROSSBURG, Ohio — July 16, 2016 — It has been nearly a decade, but Donny
Schatz looked like a natural as he was crowned King Donny XXXIII – his
third Kings Royal title since 2007 – on Saturday night at Eldora
Speedway. Schatz who drew number 15 in the qualifying...
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Darke County Scholarship Fund… Knapp
Ford awards DCSF scholarships
Dave Knapp Ford-Lincoln, awarded two scholarships to local high school
graduates through the Darke County Scholarship Fund (formerly the
Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund) July 13. The presentation was made by
Dave Knapp Marketing Director Kristina Bradley-Knapp. This is the
fourth year Dave Knapp Ford has helped DCSF support...
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Eldora Speedway… NASCAR’s Return
to the Dirt Provides Another Reason to Smile
July 20 is the Fourth Annual NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race --
ROSSBURG, Ohio (July 11, 2016) – A race that has made everyone smile
since its inception in 2013 has earned an appropriate new name. The
Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby is the official name of the fourth
annual NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event July 20 at Eldora
Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio... read
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Annie Oakley Golf Tournament to be held
July 25
The 35th annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament is fast approaching.
Get signed up with your team today for a chance to win a new car or
truck from one of four Darke County area car dealers! You can
also purchase a T Sign to be displayed to advertise your business or in
honor or memory of someone. This year’s tournament is scheduled for
July 25th at the Turtle Creek Golf Course...
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Eldora Speedway… Record $320,975
Posted For 33rd Kings Royal Weekend
World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Return For Expanded
Three-Day Event July 14-15-16 - ROSSBURG, Ohio (July 7, 2016) – The
33rd running of Kings Royal Weekend, expanded this year to include a
full World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series race on Thursday,
July 14, already promises fans more racing and Eldora Speedway...
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Murphy
ready for the challenge; Local
runner heading to Rio, By George Starks
EUGENE, OR.- Over the course of the past few years, the sports book at
Tri-Village had had a few chapters added to it. The last chapter
written was when the Patriots basketball team went 30-0, capturing the
D-IV state title. Most, including this writer, thought it would never
get any better than that. Someone forgot to tell 2013 graduate, Clayton
Murphy about it. During his senior year... read
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Eldora
Speedway… Haudenschild
Wins $10,000 Ohio Sprint Speedweek Finale
Kemenah Earns Speedweek Championship; Pardo Beats Woodard In Stock Car
Battle To Checkers - ROSSBURG, Ohio (June 25, 2016) – The “Wild Child”
Jac Haudenschild certainly lived up to his label Saturday night at
Eldora Speedway, earning the NKTelco Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by
Cometic Gasket finale worth $10,000 with the Arctic Cat All Star
Circuit of Champions. Haudenschild, pilot of the familiar...
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Let
the Rumble Begin!
Eldora Ballroom blood drive means Kings Royal is coming - NEW WESTON,
Ohio – The Eldora Speedway Ballroom Blood Drive comes a few weeks
before loyal legions of Kings Royal Race fans jam-pack the normally
sleepy communities of Rossburg and New Weston. But thanks to race
tickets for door prizes, donors will be in the...
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New
Madison to host Golf Tournament
The New Madison Civic Organization will be hosting their 32nd Annual
New Madison Open Golf Tournament, Saturday July 16th, at White Springs
Golf Club. The New Madison Civic Organization is a non-profit group
that provides support to the community through a variety of fund
raising activities. Proceeds from this event helps to support
local scholarships for graduating Tri-Village seniors and other
community need based programs... read
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May
To Play Basketball for Tabor College, By Andrea Francis
Jun 15, 2016 - Cody May of Troy, Ohio, has signed a letter of intent to
play basketball at Tabor College in Kansas following his successful
career at Edison State Community College. "I am very excited to get the
opportunity to continue playing the game that I love," said May. "Tabor
has a very successful basketball program and I really liked what...
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High School Athletics… Dave Gray
Named OHSAA Interim Commissioner
Former OHSAA Board of Directors President and Franklin Monroe
Superintendent will serve while Dr. Dan Ross recovers from health
issues - COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former OHSAA Board of Directors President
Dave Gray has been named Interim Commissioner of the Ohio High School
Athletic Association following action by the OHSAA Board of Directors
at a... read
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T-V grad lands head position at Union City,
By George Starks
Barger to run Indians basketball - FOUNTAIN CITY IND.- When it comes to
being in the right place at the right time, former Tri-Village
standout, David Barger has been able to do it. Out of high school just
eight years ago, Barger was the seventh grade coach for the Patriots
and then went to Tipp City last season as the varsity assistant. Now...
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Edison
State Community College… Edison
Student-Athletes Named to OCCAC All-Academic Team,
By Andrea Francis -- Seven student-athletes from Edison State Community
College have been named members of the Ohio Community College Athletic
Conference (OCCAC) All-Academic team. To be named a member of the team,
a student-athlete must have completed 24 credit hours while earning at
minimum 3.30 cumulative grade point average...
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Erb
Jr scores $100,00 Dirt Late Model Dream Victory
Illinois Jinx at Eldora Crown Jewel Events Finally Over - ROSSBURG,
Ohio — Three times fighting back to take the lead Saturday at Eldora
Speedway, Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill., grabbed a victory
Illinois fans had been waiting for seemingly forever. The 43-year-old
driver regained the lead for the final time with 11 laps remaining and...
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Eldora Speedway… Sheppard,
Landers earn Dream XXII victories
$100,000-to-win Dirt Late Model Dream finale on tap Saturday night -
ROSSBURG, Ohio — Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Ill., and Jared
Landers of Batesville, Ark., captured two of the richest 25-lap
features in Dirt Late Model history Friday, staking their claim at
glory on the final preliminary night of Eldora Speedway’s Dream XXII
presented... read
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Eldora Speedway… Pierce Looking
For Success At Dirt Late Model Dream, By Alli Collis
ROSSBURG, Ohio (June 6, 2016) – Finishing second in September’s World
100 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, Bobby Pierce was one spot shy
of becoming the youngest winner in event history. Still looking to add
one of the prestigious Eldora crown jewels to his resume, the
19-year-old second-generation driver from Oakwood...
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Eldora Speedway… Christopher Bell Scores Sprint Car Win at
Eldora
Matt
Miller, Joey Kramer and Barney Craig Also Post Victories During Johnny
Appleseed Classic
-- ROSSBURG, Ohio (May 29, 2016) – Christopher Bell started sixth and
shot to the lead like from a cannon on his way to win the NRA Sprint
Invaders portion of the Johnny Appleseed Classic by Miller Lite Sunday
night at Eldora Speedway. Bell, who won last year’s NASCAR Camping
World Truck Series race at Eldora, made all the right moves...
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Darke County Soccer Association wraps up
Spring Soccer
Darke County Soccer Association wrapped up Spring Youth Soccer at
Greenville North Park this past weekend. DCSA would like to thank
the 230+ participants, coaches, parents, Samantha Grim and the GHS
Women’s Soccer team and also our sponsor: Harvest Moon
Manor. Harvest Moon Manor was established on October 31, 2005 as
a Bed & Breakfast. It is widely known as a haunted Darke
County property. The owners... read
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