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Former Cambridge Teacher Bill Eadie Headed for the WWE Hall of Fame
He was the ‘Ax’ half of wrestling tag team duo ‘Demolition’ By Jeff Harrison A former Cambridge teacher/coach is headed to the WWE Hall of Fame! In a recent announcement, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) announced that the infamous tag team duo “Demolition” will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 17 at the Park MGM in Las Vegas as part of “Wrestlemania 42”. That duo – also known as “Ax and Smash” – includes none other than Bill Eadie, who spent fi
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Mar 112 min read


Capers coming ‘home’ to Ohio
Cleveland Browns name Guernsey County native senior defensive assistant for what will be his 52nd year in coaching I knew this photo of Dom Capers in an orange shirt would come in handy sometime and that time is now! Capers, the highly regarded defensive guru who has been in coaching more than a half century, was named a senior defensive assistant with the Cleveland Browns for the 2026 season. This photo was taken at The Dockside Restaurant at Seneca Lake in 2015 when I was d
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Feb 253 min read


Rod Johnson: An impactful educator and pioneer volleyball coach
By Jeff Harrison Rod Johnson made an impact during his long career in education, but it’s as a volleyball coach where he’s best known not only locally but throughout the entire state. Johnson, who amassed an impressive coaching record that included more than 400 victories, passed away at the age of 78 on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Wexner Medical Center/The James Cancer Hospital from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Among those who knew Johnson both on and off the court was anothe
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Oct 31, 20254 min read
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Sep 16, 20250 min read


St. John Central grad Ryan Alexander steps down after successful run as Grove City baseball coach
By Jeff Harrison Ryan Alexander took his considerable talents on the baseball diamond at both St. John Central and Muskingum...
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Aug 16, 20254 min read


OVAC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 to be inducted Saturday in Wheeling
By Jeff Harrison The Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 is set to be inducted. The OVAC Hall of Fame...
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Aug 10, 202529 min read


Ferry grad Nate Alexander to have basketball court named in his honor at Osceola High School in Florida
By Jeff Harrison Nate Alexander – a 2002 graduate of Martins Ferry High School – will receive the ultimate form of respect in...
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Aug 9, 20253 min read


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Jun 8, 20250 min read


District 12 Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 Announced: Strahler, Mooney, Slack, Antill, Engle to be inducted during All-Star Games at Buckeye Trail
By Jeff Harrison A girls’ coach who amassed nearly 300 victories and quartet of high-scoring players who combined for nearly 6,000...
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Mar 15, 20257 min read


Martins Ferry adding to storied basketball history with first regional appearance since 2014
By Jeff Harrison When the Martins Ferry Purple Riders take the court at The Convocation Center on the campus of Ohio University in...
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Mar 4, 20255 min read


71st OVAC Ron Mauck Wrestling Championships begin Thursday at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling
By Jeff Harrison If wrestling is your thing, then WesBanco Arena in Wheeling is the place for three days beginning Thursday. That’s...
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Jan 14, 20252 min read


Meadowbrook product Davis Black invited to participate Trillion Tropical Bowl in Florida
California (Pa.) State Vulcans' QB also gains Honorable Mention All-American honor By Jeff Harrison Meadowbrook High product Davis...
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Jan 10, 20252 min read


Trio with area ties added to UNC Charlotte football coaching staff under former Ohio coach Albin
Fitch, Nardo, Woods join 49ers By Jeff Harrison Three individuals with local connections will be joining forces under new head coach...
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Jan 9, 20252 min read


That’s a wrap on fall sports in the MOVL!
By Jeff Harrison That’s a wrap on fall sports for the Mid-Ohio Valley League! The champions have been crowned in football,...
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Nov 9, 20242 min read


Led by Coach Kelly Zehnder, Meadowbrook has been a dominant force in area volleyball in the 2020s
By Jeff Harrison Since 2020, the Meadowbrook Lady Colts’ volleyball program has stood head and shoulders above the rest in the East...
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Nov 6, 20242 min read


Caldwell faces big challenge against unbeaten Galion Northmor in playoffs
By Jeff Harrison The Caldwell Redskins will make their 14th appearance in the OHSAA Football Playoffs on Friday with a big challenge...
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Oct 29, 20243 min read


61st Caldwell-Shenandoah clash this week
By Jeff Harrison It’s time for the 61st Noble County Super Bowl! Neighboring rivals Shenandoah and Caldwell square off Friday in...
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Oct 21, 20242 min read


West Liberty Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024 announced
Ferry's Frazier, Zanesville's Harris, Woodsfield's Schumacher among selections WEST LIBERTY, W.Va . – The 43rd annual induction...
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Sep 7, 20246 min read


50th Cambridge-Meadowbrook Clash This Week
By Jeff Harrison Cambridge vs. Meadowbrook. Colts vs. Bobcats. The Guernsey County Super Bowl. “Them” vs. “Byesville”. Call...
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Sep 1, 20241 min read


Martins Ferry Athletic Hall of Fame/Wall of Honor induction set for Friday
By Jeff Harrison The 11th class of the Martins Ferry Athletic Hall of Fame and Wall of Honor will be inducted on Friday, August 30th....
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Aug 29, 202416 min read
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