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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 164 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 1029 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 93 min read
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Jun 80 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 157 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 45 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 142 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 102 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 92 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
Ritz caps first year in Australia
Cambridge grad named to NBL1 National Finals Women’s All-Star Five Cambridge's Lilly Ritz (far right) with the other selections to the...
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Aug 19, 20243 min read
First Ohio State Football Captain and Unofficial ‘Coach’ in 1890 Was Martins Ferry Native Jesse Lee Jones, Who Was the Grandson of Revolutionary War Heroine Bety Zane
The Ohio State University football team in 1890. Martins Ferry native Jesse Lee Jones (holding the ball in the center) served as captain...
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Aug 13, 20243 min read
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Aug 11, 20240 min read
20th OVAC Hall of Fame Banquet slated Saturday
The Ohio Valley Athletic Conference will honor its own once again Saturday night when the 20th OVAC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes...
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Aug 5, 202427 min read
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