The Rising Concern of Concussions in High School Sports

The issue of concussions in high school sports has garnered increasing attention as awareness grows about the long-term effects of head injuries. With contact sports such as football, soccer and wrestling being popular among high school athletes, the need for effective concussion management protocols and preventative measures has never been more critical.

Guardians & Reds Weekly Dispatch

Guardians: Week in Review Record this Week: 3-4 Game Highlights: Wed (8/7) (Game 1) - Carroll’s defensive gem propels D-backs to Game 1 victory • Box score: AZ0-2-0-0-2-0-0-1-2--7 CLE0-0-0-0-2-0-0-1-0--3 Wed (8/7) (Game 2) - Rodriguez shines in long-awaited debut as D-backs sweep doubleheader • Box score: AZ0-2-2-0-0-0-1-0-0--5 CLE0-1-0-1-0-1-0-0-0--3 Fri (8/9) (Game 1) - Ober’s mastery guides Twins to Game 1 victory amidst injury woes • Box score: CLE0-0-0-0-0-0-2-0-0--2 MIN1-1-0-1-0-0-1-0-X -- 4 Fri (8/9) (Game 2) - Wallner’s heroics lift Twins to DH sweep, narrow gap in AL Central race • Box score: CLE0-0-0-0-3-0-0-0-0--3 MIN1-1-0-0-3-0-1-0-X -- 6 Sat (8/10) - Guardians snap skid with tight win over Twins • Box score: CLE1-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0--2 MIN0-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0 -- 1 Sun (8/11) - Bibee shines after 12day rest, leading Guardians to 5-3 victory over Twins • Box score: CLE0-0-0-1-0-4-0-0-0--5 MIN0-1-0-0-0-0-0-2-0 -- 3 Mon (8/12) - Noel’s power display lifts Guardians in 9-8 nail-biter win against Cubs • Box score: CHC0-0-2-1-0-0-4-1-0 -- 8 CLE0-0-0-4-3-1-0-1-X -- 9 Weekly Stats: Hit leaders: 1. Jose Ramirez- 8 2.

Golf Weekly Report (8/6

- Jefferson Boys Golf 8/6 - @ Elmwood Royal Invitational (Birch Run Golf Club) Mason Wiltsie: 85 Austyn Orndorff: 96 Jacob Aurand: 117 Isaac Rostorfer: 123 Aiden Kroeger: 148 Team Score: 6. Jefferson 421 8/7 - @ Kalida Wildcat Invitational (Moose Landing Country Club) Mason Wiltsie: 95 Austyn Orndorff: 108 Jacob Aurand: 112 Isaac Rostorfer: 117 Aiden Kroeger: 119 Team Score: 23.

Daughter Verena shares her experiences

Hello, this is Lovina’s daughter Verena writing. I was in one of those writing moods, and I heard Mom saying that she wished someone would write the column for her, so here I am.

Reducing crop costs

With lower crop prices, many farmers are struggling to make ends meet. Corn is around $3.50 a and soybean $10/bushel, down from a high of $7 for Corn and $15 to $17 for soybeans/ bushel. Brazil crop production continues to drive crop prices lower as they expand acreage into the Amazon forest. To survive, farmers will need to cut costs. Here are tips on cutting crop production costs.

Birthdays

Chandra Trenkamp Mallory Metcalfe Nicholas Grogg Eric Carder Whitney Landwehr James Shrader Dawn Maye Lucas Trentman Rick Boop Jr. Adrian Kimmett Arch Kious Leann Johnson Cody Warnecke Melissa Maye Sarah Lause Diane Speller Joan Risner Scott Vonderembse Lucy Wiltsie Trisha Haunhorst Aug.

Pedlow, Taviano exhibit at Mercy Health

Information submitted LIMA — There is a new colorful exhibit at Mercy Health, located on the second floor. Art Space Lima is excited to announce an upcoming exhibit at Mercy Health, featuring the stunning work of Carey Pedlow and Gabe Taviano.

CALENDAR

TODAY 1-4 p.m. — The Interfaith Thrift Store is open.