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Margaretta's Judah Keller a polar bear who can play anywhere
Junior Jake Bouy performed admirably with seven touchdown passes in seven games for Margaretta after classmate Judah Keller broke his hand. In fact, both are likely to see snaps behind center this season in Gary Quisno’s offense. Keller will touch the ball while lining up all over the field.
Duncan wins Perkins Invite at Plum Brook
PERKINS TWP. — Norwalk senior standout Kilee Duncan was the overall tournament medalist at the Perkins Invitational on Monday at the Plum Brook Country Club. Duncan won medalist honors with a strong 12-over 83 on a windy day. Margaretta won the Invite by 28 strokes. Host Perkins finished second...
Reporter's Notebook: A blast biking with the community
HURON — This past week, I attended the Huron Community Bike Ride event for a feature news story. My dad, Jason Fleck, previously attended one of these events. And not only did I want to write a story about these bike rides, rapidly growing in popularity, but I also wanted to take part in it, biking alongside my dad.
PREP ROUNDUP: Polar Bears win invite at Plum Brook
PERKINS TWP. — Margaretta won the Perkins Invitational by 28 strokes Monday at Plum Brook Country Club. Margaretta senior Erica Miller and junior Ellyse Schaefer each shot 90s to pace the winners. Grace Paseka added a 108 and Ellaynah Schaefer finished at 111. Host Perkins finished second at 427,...
School supply costs rising
SANDUSKY — From groceries to housing, inflation has impacted many aspects of everyday life. And now, maybe children are noticing how prices are quickly adding up when factoring in school supplies. Nationwide trends show stark upticks in the amount people spend on items like pencils, crayons, notebooks, clothing and...
Vote now for Messenger/Herald female athlete of millennium bracket champ
In an effort to determine the top female athlete of this millennium with Messenger/Herald roots, we created a bracket. Please vote below to determine the overall winner. The poll runs from 3 p.m. Monday to 3 p.m. August 23. (1) Emily Pendleton, Woodmore — She won four state crowns in...
Nature area hosting photo contest
HURON — Those affiliated with a local nature reserve are, once again, hosting a photography competition. Friends of Old Woman Creek is hosting a photo contest with all entries due by Monday, Aug. 26. All photos must be taken at Old Woman Creek Reserve, 2514 Cleveland Road E. in Huron.
Ohio dad charged after leaving children ages 2, 4 and 8 unattended at Cedar Point
An Ohio dad faces a child endangerment charge after he allegedly left his 8-year-old daughter in charge of watching her 2- and 4-year-old siblings while he rode roller coasters at Cedar Point with another daughter. Sandusky Police say a parkgoer alerted Cedar Point security around 9 p.m. Friday that a...
Firelands Symphony presents free ‘Farewell to Summer’ pops concert Sept. 7
The Firelands Symphony Orchestra (FSO), under the direction of Carl Topilow, will present a free pops concert “Farewell to Summer” at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at McBride Arboretum on the BGSU Firelands campus, 1 University Drive in Huron, according to a news release. The concert is free and...
Norwalk fourth at host doubles tournament
NORWALK — The Norwalk High School girls tennis team placed fourth among the eight teams at its host doubles Invitational on Aug. 17 at the Middle School courts. The field included four Division I teams along with league contenders Shelby and host Norwalk, among others. Sylvania Northview won two...
Norwalk tops Ashland for non-league tennis win
ASHLAND — The Norwalk High School girls tennis team improved to 3-1 overall with a 4-1 non-league win over host Ashland on Monday at Brookside Park. At first singles, Ana Osborn won for the Truckers over Elena Haynes (6-1, 6-2), while Eva Ott was victorious at third singles over Jocelyn Honaker (6-4, 6-2). The Arrows picked up the win at third singles as Hannah Miller outlasted Lydia Trost in three sets, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4.
Girls Varsity Tennis beats Edison 3 – 2
1st Singles= Claire Timmons-12 (Clyde) def. Liz Campbell-11 (Edison) 7-6(4):6-1 2nd Singles= Ivy Kluding-12 (Edison) def. Quinnela Kern-12 (Clyde) 6-2:6-2 3rd Singles= Jenna Keoghan-11 (Edison) def. Jaelyn Barrera-12 (Clyde) 6-3:6-2 1st Doubles= Grace Runion-12 and Adriana Barnes-Ortmann-11 (Clyde) def. Rowen Smith-12 and Scarlett Bennett-10 (Edison) 6-2:6-1 2nd Doubles= Kenzlie Guhn-10...
Big Splash Winners announced
SANDUSKY — Many people attended and had a blast at this year's Dean Howman Memorial Big Splash Raffle at Battery Park in Sandusky. It was put on by the Maritime Museum of Sandusky. The event, in its 20th year, benefits this museum. While the event primarily serves as a...
A satisfying draw for Perkins
PERKINS TWP. — Sometimes a tie is a good thing. Perkins’ girls soccer team fought to a 1-1 draw against perennial power Lexington on Monday night in the Pirates' home opener at Firelands Health Stadium. It was quite the turnaround from last year’s Division II sectional final in...
Pair selected to lead Perch Festival parade
MARBLEHEAD — Two people with close ties to the community will lead the parade at an upcoming Marblehead festival. The Marblehead Peninsula Lions Club will be hosting the Perch Festival Parade starting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 24. People are encouraged to watch the parade along Main Street in Marblehead.
Artwork shows appreciation to veterans
PERKINS TWP. — The Sandusky-area VFW Post 2529 recently honored area veterans by dedicating a piece of artwork to them. "To honor Veterans of the Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, The Global War on Terrorism and all campaigns within the Middle East for over the past 30 years, a college artist painted a beautiful piece of artwork that will be displayed in the back hall with the two other murals we have," post quartermaster Joshua Bender said.
Fair crash under review
NORWALK — Much remained unknown the Monday after a severe accident injured several at the Huron County Fair. Just before 10 p.m. on Friday, a truck participating in the Rough Truck Competition lost control and ended up hitting two people waiting to participate. Two victims with serious injuries, whom...
Port Clinton holds sixth annual Lighthouse Festival
The sixth annual Port Clinton Lighthouse and Maritime Festival shone a light on Waterworks Park Saturday. The one-day event featured tours of the lighthouse as well as nautically themed art and education programs, vendors and other entertainment along the shore of Lake Erie. Waterworks Park covers the area bordering the Portage River and near the lake, with a view of the Erie Islands.
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