One Year Ago
• The Franklin Elementary School Staff Relay For Life Team held a recent fundraiser at the school. Students bought ornaments for 50 cents each in honor of current pets or in memory of pets that have passed away. The ornaments were hung on a tree in the school lobby.

25 Years Ago — 1988
• The Pirates of Mendon-Union came aboard the home ship of the St. John Blue Jays Friday evening and were forced to retreat after 32 minutes of action on the bottom side of a 91-60 score. While all Jays scored in the contest, five were in twin figures. They were Brian Heitz with 16; Mike Williams with 15; Steve Jettinghoff coming off the bench with 14; and Doug Etgen and Curt Mager with 10 each.

• Rhonda Wreede has recently graduated from Bowling Green University. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Wreede of Delphos. While in college Rhonda completed her studies in the field of executive secretarial and received an associate degree in applied business.

• Holding the Ada Bulldogs to just 17 first half points Friday night, the Jefferson Wildcats stormed out to a 36-17 halftime lead then proceeded to slow things down during the second half, as they went on to post a 60-46 Northwest Conference win over visiting Ada. Leading scorer for the Wildcats was Jamey Grogg with 21 points. Jason Huysman added 16 points.