Sports

  • Reed signs to Mount Saint Joseph

    Reed signs to Mount Saint Joseph

    MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Mason County senior Amirah Reed recently signed her letter of intent to further her academic and athletic careers at Mount Saint Joseph University.


  • Tax time never a good time; Cats and Reds need a boost

    Today, April 15, is your yearly reminder that Uncle Sam is awaiting your contribution. You can get an extension, but today is the day known by Americans as “Tax Day” so if you haven’t yet filed for an extension, you’d better get your federal income tax in the mail before…


  • Get off my lawn

    This has simply been one of those days. It’s a lovely Friday morning here in the Ohio Valley, but ol’ Chuck apparently got up on the wrong side of the bed, putting me in a grumpy old man mood to begin the day. It happens on occasion, especially when you…


  • Athletes of the Week

    Athletes of the Week

    Carter Roark


  • Schalch steps in to lead Robertson County

    Alex Schalch has been named the new head boys basketball coach at Robertson County.


  • A far cry from Nostradamus

    He departed from earth nearly 500 years ago, but the famous 16th century French physician and reputed seer Nostradamus is still cited today by some as being a prophet. His alleged hits contain several prophecies of enormous magnitude, including the death of King Henry II in 1559, the Great Fire…


  • Errors, mistakes, typos, etc., etc.

    When I looked back for a moment at my most recent column, I was aghast to notice a mistake in the very first sentence I wrote. I abhor making such errors, but I rationalized it by proclaiming that, oh well, nobody’s perfect.


  • Athletes of the Week

    Athletes of the Week

    Caleb Sutton


  • Notes on rainy days, fools and more

    With the calendar flipping to the fourth month of the year today, it’s time to for a few thoughts about April.


  • Polar Bear joins opposition, Bracken beats Newport 20-2

    Polar Bear joins opposition, Bracken beats Newport 20-2

    BROOKSVILLE, Ky. — The Bracken County Polar Bears showed true sportsmanship in their 20-2 win over the Newport Wildcats on Thursday.