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“Light a Little Star Campaign” benefits March of Dimes Print E-mail
Written by Scott Stockdale   
Sunday, 09 November 2008
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Campaign Chairperson Jamie Ross

The Mix on the Move was at Northeastern Elementary School on Saturday for the "Light a Little Star Campaign", benefiting the March of Dimes.

The event was held to raise awareness of premature births, and some of the difficulties that can arise. Consequences of premature birth can include blindness and mental retardation. One in eight babies are born prematurely. Many of the effects can last a lifetime.

Many activities and games were available to entertain visitors, as well as a raffle featuring prizes such as a gold bracelet from Smith's Jewelers and an Ipod. (Audio and video included.)

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Mechanicsburg set to clash with Lehman in playoff football, regional pairings set Print E-mail
Written by Bill Tipple   
Monday, 10 November 2008

football_file_photo_on_11-07.jpgHigh school football teams in all six divisions will hit the gridiron around Ohio for regional final play November 14th and 15th.

The winners advance to the state semifinals.

Here's a complete list of the matchups.

Division I - All Games at 7 p.m. Saturday Unless Otherwise Noted

Region 1
(1) Cleveland St. Ignatius (11-1) vs. (2) Strongsville (11-1), Parma Byers Field

Region 2
(1) North Canton Hoover (12-0) vs. (2) Canton GlenOak (10-2), Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium

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Marion Local defeats Jackson Center in volleyball title match Print E-mail
Written by Bill Tipple   
Sunday, 09 November 2008
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Jackson Center receives their runner-up trophy. (Courtesy of Jackson Center Schools)
Marion Local defended its Division IV state volleyball championship Saturday as the Flyers defeated the Jackson Center Tigers 23-25, 25-18, 25-23, 25-14 at Wright State's Nutter Center.
 
The Flyers, who were #2 in the final AP poll, avenged a five-game loss to the #1 ranked Tigers September 20 in Maria Stein.
 
It was the second straight title for Marion Local, who was the state runner-up in 2002 and appeared in the state semifinals in 2000.  Jackson Center was making its second consecutive appearance in the state final four and its first in the title match.
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In Sync discusses Rotary “Excellence in Teaching Awards” Print E-mail
Written by Scott Stockdale   
Sunday, 09 November 2008
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(From L-R) JoEtta Spain, Nila Marquard, and Heidi Reser

In Sync had an education theme Sunday, as Bill Tipple was joined by JoEtta Spain, Nila Marquard, & Heidi Reser.

JoEtta is the Recruitment Placement Coordinator and Nila the High School Director at Ohio Hi-Point, while Heidi is the Special Projects Coordinator at the Logan County Educational Service Center. (Audio interview included.)

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Local township trustee reflects on presidential campaign Print E-mail
Written by Bill Tipple   
Saturday, 08 November 2008

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Dustin Wickersham
Stokes Township Trustee Dustin Wickersham was the featured guest on yesterday's "Zell on the Bell" Show.

The young Republican is finishing his first year as a trustee for the Indian Lake area.

Like most elected officials, Wickersham followed the presidential race very closely the last few months.

Regardless of party affiliation, Wickersham was impressed with the campaign that Barack Obama ran the last twenty months. (Audio interviews included.)

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