November 2024

Thorbahn twins stand out in PCL Volleyball 1st Team selections
PCL — The Putnam County League (PCL) has unveiled its all-league volleyball selections for the season.

Donaldson & Rohr named All-MAC 1st Team, Martz clinches 2nd Team spot
MAC — The Midwest Athletic Conference (MAC) released its all-conference cross country honors, highlighting top performers and coaches.

Altenburger & Kortokrax earn All-PCL 1st Team honors, Tumlinson secures 2nd Team spot
PCL — Following the PCL Golf Championships, the Putnam County League (PCL) revealed its All-PCL honors. Ottoville’s Evan Altenburger and Blake Kortokrax secured spots on the All-PCL 1st Team, while Fort Jennings’ Dylan Tumlinson earned a place on the 2nd Team.

Wiltsie named All 1st Team NWC
NWC — The Northwest Conference (NWC) unveiled its league honors, celebrating standout performances from the season. Jefferson senior Mason Wiltsie earned a prestigious spot on the All-NWC 1st Team, recognizing his exceptional contributions on the course.

Big Green defense powers Ottoville to 3-1 Regional Semifinals victory over Open Door Christian
PORT CLINTON — The Ottoville Big Green defense played a pivotal role in their 3-1 victory over the Elyria Open Door Christian Patriots in the regional semifinals on Wednesday night. With standout performances from the backline and goals from Jayden Saxton, Ashton Miller and Nick Quartana, Ottoville (17-3-1) advanced to their fourth consecutive regional finals.

Second-half rally lifts Jays in opening grid playoff tilt
MCGUFFEY — The St. John’s gridiron squad outscored host Upper Scioto Valley 21-0 in the second half to seize a 28-22 triumph in Friday night’s opening round of the OHSAA playoffs.

Lady Jays historic season ends in Regional Semifinals
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — The St. John’s Lady Jays (11-10) saw their historic season come to an end with an 8-0 defeat in the regional semifinals to the Cincinnati Madeira Amazons (17-1-2) on Tuesday night.

Better Than Fried Fish
Fried fish is a wonderful recipe to serve anytime of the year.

Lovina asks for help naming Midnight’s colt
This week will put October 2024 into history. It doesn’t seem possible that we have only two months left of 2024.