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Communities came together to remember highly respected MVL coach

People gathered to honor the life and legacy of Coach Josh Wright in Duncan Falls at the Philo Football Stadium on July 2 with a candlelight vigil. Since Coach Wright left an impact through his involvement at two area High Schools, a second vigil was held in Dresden at Jack Anderson Stadium at Tri-Valley High […]

1960 Hometown Heroes for a night find game ball in Flea Market halfway across Ohio

by Roy Noland Before we became the Tri-Valley Scotties, we were three independent schools: Adamsville High School, the Dresden Jefferson J-Hawks, and the Frazeysburg Red Raiders. This is just one of many “Glory Days” of the past that were brought back to light by Danny Fulk’s grandson, Landon Wilson. Danny has told him, “If he […]

Dresden Dorados had a great night swimming against Pickerington Tiger Sharks

The Pickerington Tiger Sharks rolled into Dresden on Wednesday, June 18th, to face the Dorados at the Dresden Swim Center. In the Girls 9-10 100 Yard Medley Relay, the Dorados team of Olivia Thornton, Maddie Dougherty, Candace Shipp, and Emery Stewart took first place with a time of 1:30.89. Coming in with the top time […]

Area Athletes excelled at OHSAA Division II State Championship

OHSAA Division 2 State Championships 2025 held at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on June 6th and 7th.  Out of the 343 teams competing during the two-day event, these area track stars did exceptionally well. John Glenn’s Ethan Zell took 15th in the Boys 800 Meter Run at a time of 2:12.32 Philo’s […]

Dresden Dorados splash into new season hosting Huntington Hills

On Wednesday, the swim team from Huntington Hills came to Dresden Swim Center to face off against the Dorados. In the Girls 9-10 100 Yard Medley Relay, the Dorados team of Candace Shipp, Maddie Dougherty, Regan Stanberry, and Olivia Thornton took first place with a time of 1:33.00, followed in third place by the team […]

John Glenn softball team ends season with rainy-day loss to Morgan

Vs. Morgan (5/20) The Raiders made the visit to New Concord on Tuesday in the rain to take on the Lil’ Muskies. The opening inning was uneventful as neither team was able to start scoring for the game. Morgan stepped up in the 2nd inning starting with an RBI from a single by Lahmers, followed […]

Maysville baseball season wraps up with two losses to MVL rivals

Vs. Crooksville (5/21) The Panthers jumped on the bus to head right up the road to nearby Crooksville on Wednesday. The pair of defenses were working well during the 1st inning as each team was kept scoreless until Crooksville’s Mount scored on an error, followed by Dennis scoring on a steal of home.  Lane bunted, […]