Believe it or not, high school girls basketball starts this week. Most of the area schools will play at least one game this weekend. The IHSAA has moved the girls season up so that it does not overlap with the boys tournament series.The Batesville girls will open their season on November 4 when they face the South Ripley Lady Raiders. They again will play at home on Saturday when they host the Union County Lady Patriots. Go out and support your local schools. Girls basketball in southeastern Indiana should be very strong this year.
City of West Palm Beach Launches Mobile Pop-up Testing Site According to the Florida Department of Health, there were 31,528 total cases of COVID-19 in Florida as of Sunday morning.At least 1,074 Florida residents have died from COVID-19.Palm Beach County: 2,697 cases-155 deaths-Men: 1,339, Women: 1,299-409 hospitalizationsBroward County: 4,729 cases-170 deaths-Men: 2,340, Women: 2,259-889 hospitalizationsMiami-Dade County: 11,351 cases-301 deaths-Men: 5,881, Women: 5,297-1,291 hospitalizationsThe coronavirus death toll in the United States stands at 54,001, including more than 22,000 victims in the national epicenter, New York City. The country’s total number of cases was 940,797 on Sunday morning. Worldwide, the Johns Hopkins University & Medicine Coronavirus Resource Center reported 2.9 million cases and 203,622 deaths. read more
Latest posts by admin (see all) Hancock County Court News Nov. 3 thorugh Dec. 11 – January 22, 2015 State budget vs. job creation – January 22, 2015 Latest Posts ELLSWORTH — Stellar complete game pitching performances by righthanders Pat Kelley and John Carlin gave the Eagles a doubleheader sweep over the Caribou Vikings on Saturday.In the 6-3 opener, Kelley scattered just four hits in his first complete game outing of the season. The Eagles snapped a 1-1 tie with five runs in the fourth inning on three walks, a two-run triple by Mickey Manning, RBI singles by Jordan Carter and Ross Saunders and a Caribou error.Caribou managed a pair of runs in the top of the fifth when Chad McCarthy and Brandon Caverhill both singled and scored when Ted Walker lined a drive that deflected off Kelley for a single.This is placeholder textThis is placeholder textIn the 7-0 second game shutout, the Eagles staked Carlin to a 2-0 lead in the first inning and he never faltered, allowing just two hits and getting solid defensive support including three double plays.Manning had a two-run single in the first inning, and an RBI single in the second.Dakota Jewett also doubled and singled for Ellsworth. For more sports stories, pick up a copy of The Ellsworth American. Bio admin House fire in Winter Harbor – October 27, 2014 read more
CLEVELAND Forde once again proved that he’s the best distance athlete in Guyana after winning another COURTS 10K road race yesterday.It was the seventh edition of the event in Guyana, and the win was Forde’s sixth, as he clocked 33 minutes, 37 seconds (33:37) to hold off second place finisher, Winston Missigher, who crossed the line at 33:47 and 2015 winner, Cleveland Thomas, who ran 33:25.Overseas-based Euleen Josiah-Tanner, who won six consecutive COURTS 10K was absent from yesterday’s run and Ashanti Scott made good of her chances to win the women’s category, running 43:08, beating Leyanna Charles (45:38) into second, and Joanna Archer (46:05) who finished in third place.Meanwhile, Alisha Fortune, stopped the clock at 51:37 to win the women’s Masters Category, ahead of Cyrleen Phillips (54:24) who came in second, and Carla Adams (55:16).Maria Urquhart’s time of 45:06.05 was enough to see her winning the Junior Category, while Ann Ingacio (45:17) and Shema Tyrell (49:41) were second and third, respectively.Llewellyn Gardener (43:13) won the men’s Masters, beating Clifton Thom (46:58) into second place, and Murice Fagundes (55:04) was third.This year’s 10K was the most lucrative of the past six years, with Courts Guyana Inc. investing in excess of $2,000,000 in the race, to ensure the success of the event as the company is proud of the growth it has seen throughout the years.The event was opened to runners in the junior, senior and masters categories for both male and female and Courts handed out $1,500,000 in cash, prizes and trophies. read more
Wright added a second-place finish in the 55-meter hurdles in 7.91 seconds, with Carlton Garnes third (8.26) and Jack Tschopp fifth in 8.70 seconds to go with his third in the triple jump (38’3 3/4”) and fifth in the high jump.Sixteen points for C-NS came out of the 1,000-meter run that R.J. Davis won in 2:38.96 and Evan Romano (2:42.98) finished third.Sam Nessel got third in the 55-meter dash in 6.83 seconds, with Evan Breitbeck third (1:29.64) and Matt LeClair fourth (1:29.83) at 600 meters. LeClair was fifth at 3,200 meters in 9:50.48, with C-NS fifth in the 4×400 relay in 3:52.83. In the 300-meter dash, Nessel was fourth in 38.19 seconds and Colin Hopkins fifth in 38.45. Nessel, Hopkins, Wright and Josh Adams were second (1:34.29), just behind Utica Proctor (1:34.04), in the 4×200 relay.Meanwhile, Liverpool finished fifth with 52 points, eight of them from seeing Jamie Vong clear 11 feet in the pole vault, behind only the 11’6” from Baldwinsville’s Aidan Priest, while Bennett Robb cleared 6’2” for second in the high jump behind the 6’8” from Henninger star Kwamere White.Carter Rodriguez, in 2:44.49, beat out Ryan Hagan (2:47.02) for fourth place in the 1,000, with Mike Jones (fourth and Ryan Dewan (fifth) both going 6.98 seconds in the 55 sprint. Jalen Graham finished fifth in the weight throw.Rodriguez led off the Warriors’ 4×800 relay team that, in 8:41.41, beat out C-NS (8:45.45) for third place, with the Warriors also fourth in the 4×200. Charlie Praschunus was fifth in the 600 and Jake McGowan got sixth place in the 3,200.In the girls sectional Class AA meet, C-NS had 106 points, ahead of Liverpool (76.5 points) for second place, but trailing the winning total of 142 points that F-M earned.Liverpool was without its top runner, Jenna Schulz, but for a good reason. Schulz took part in the prestigious Millrose Games at the Armory in New York City, finishing 12th in the one-mile run in a time of 4:55.82.Still, it was the Warriors winning a series of events that included Kali Hayes setting a school record in the 55 hurdles, prevailing in 8.56 seconds.Imahni Sinclair had a winning weight throw of 45’1” and a top shot put toss of 36′ 1/2”. Amina Sinclair, clearing 5’4”, was again victorious in the high jump, with teammate Alexia Ostrander fifth at 4’8”.Hayes also helped Liverpool’s 4×400 team finish third in 4:24.94 as C-NS (4:28.12) was fifth, also running a leg for the Warriors as it took third in the 4×200 in 1:49.66, again with C-NS fifth.Elsewhere for the Warriors, Sydney Carlson finished fifth in the 1,000 in 3:10.85. Riley Norris took third in the 55 sprint in 7.50 seconds, with Sophia Jarosz sixth in the 300.Brooke Blaisdell was victorious for C-NS in the long jump, going 17’2 1/2” to hold off Rome Free Academy’s Olivia Griggs (16’10”), and then adding a triple jump title with 36’10 1/2” as Sierra Davis (34’9 3/4”) was fourth.Kate Putman’s sensational freshman continued as she won the 1,000 in 2:55.13, edging F-M star Claire Walters (2:55.25) as Morgan Kingdeski was fourth in 3:08.02.Putman added a fourth-place 1,500-meter time of 4:59.46 and helped C-NS take third in the 4×800 in 10:04.76 to Liverpool’s fourth-place 10:17.52.Blaisdell also was second in the 55 hurdles in 9.07 seconds behind Hayes, with Savannah Kuhr third (9.20) and Lexi Gaetz fourth (9.31).In the 600, Hannah Boyle grabbed second place in 1:38.84, with Kingdeski fifth as Boyle took fourth in the 300 in 43.19 seconds. Hannah Reichard was fourth in the 3,000-meter run in 10:49.22Lilly Capria was third and Madelyn Wheeler fourth in the high jump, each clearing 4’10”, while Stephanie Webb finished fifth in the weight throw, going 32’9”.Share this:FacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditComment on this Story By a margin of just 3.5 points, the Cicero-North Syracuse boys indoor track and field team brought home the Section III Class AA championship.In Saturday’s sectional meet at SRC Arena, the Northstars’ total of 91.5 points was just enough to hold off the challenge of Baldwinsville (88 points) in second place as Fayetteville-Manlius was third with 80 points.To lead the C-NS boys, Isaiah Wright put up a winning long jump of 21 feet 11 ½ inches, exactly two feet ahead of the 19’11 1/2” from B’ville’s Robert Thompson as Liverpool’s Ryan Dewan was fourth with 19’6 1/2”. Tags: C-NSindoor trackliverpool read more
The University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team will travel north this weekend to face rival Minnesota in both teams’ last regular season series before Big Ten play.The series between the two teams in January resulted in two losses for the Badgers.Wisconsin (7-27-8, 2-12-4 Big Ten) has already secured a spot at the bottom of the conference for the second year running. The young team has struggled throughout the season to scrounge up the few wins they have.Last weekend’s series proved to be a confidence booster for the Badgers with their win over No. 14 Penn State. The Badgers hope the momentum from their last home game carries over to their upcoming series against Minnesota.Minnesota (18-15-0, 13-5-0 Big Ten) ranked No. 19 is having yet another impressive season. The Gophers are coming off a split with Michigan State, recording one win and one loss, respectively. Minnesota is hoping to end their regular season with a bang to secure their rank for the Big Ten tournament beginning March 17.The Gophers will host the Badgers at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.Wisconsin keys to victoryConfidence and momentum traveling to Minnesota’s home ice will be crucial for the Badgers. With a disappointing season thus far, Wisconsin needs as much help as they can to get going into the Big Ten tournament.Missed opportunities are a recurring theme for this young Wisconsin team. Many games have resulted in close play, yet the Badgers consistently have problems putting the puck in the back of the net.Offensively, Wisconsin will need to be quick on the attack and crisp with their passing to get around the Minnesota defense. The Badgers top line will need to be on their A-game by putting pressure on the Gopher’s defense to set the tone early in the series.Wisconsin’s freshman goaltender, Matt Jurusik, has proved to be a key asset in recent games. Jurusik’s incredible performance — he had 46 saves last Saturday — resulted in a much needed win for the Badgers against Penn State. He was recently named Big Ten third star, a big honor for a freshman.Minnesota player to watch: Junior forward Justin KloosKloos, Minnesota’s captain, from Lakeville, Minnesota came out with a bang this season and was awarded the season’s first Big Ten player of the week. Kloos has spring boarded off his early season performance and has been a force for the Gophers all year.Kloos is a playmaker and one of the top passers in the conference, with three assists last Friday against Michigan State. His quick hands and keen eye make him a threat to any defense. The Badgers will have their hands full whenever Kloos is on the ice. read more
The Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team (11-1-0, 5-1-0 WCHA) are slated to take on the Bemidji State Beavers (2-9-1, 2-5-1 WCHA) at LaBahn Arena this weekend. Bemidji State has just two wins for the season coming into the game, leaving them in second-to-last place in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association standings. Wisconsin has successfully swept every member of the WCHA they encountered this season, aside for a 0–1 loss against top-ranked Gophers.But the Beavers are coming off a streak of wins against a highly ranked Ohio State team.In their previous series against the Buckeyes, Bemidji State was able to take down the No. 4 ranked team in the nation with conviction. Up until this series, the Beavers were winless, falling to each team they played except for a 0–0 tie against Minnesota State earlier in the season, a team that the Badgers themselves were able to sweep just a week ago.Women’s soccer: Badgers earn their stripes in dominant NCAA Tournament showing versus MemphisThe University of Wisconsin women’s soccer team (13-3-4, 6-2-3 Big Ten) beat the Memphis Tigers (17-4-0, 7-2-0 AAC) in Memphis, Read…The Beavers pulled off a sweep of a top-ranked team at home despite the fact that they were dead last in WCHA standings and utterly winless before their series against Ohio State. On paper, the Badgers are still heavy favorites to beat the two-win Beavers.But the question remains, should the Badgers be worried about an underdog team coming off two straight major upset wins?Maybe, but the Badgers hold a distinct advantage in offensive production that pairs well with the Beavers’ statistically weak defense.Prior to their stunning sweep of the Buckeyes, the Beavers gave up an average of nearly nine goals per series against ranked opponents. Paired with an average of just three goals scored per weekend against these same teams, the Beavers have simply not been able to keep up offensively with ranked opponents prior to their wins against Ohio State.Men’s basketball: Trio of Happ, Trice, Davison power Badgers past Xavier 77–68The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team took a trip down to Cincinnati for the 2018 Gavitt Tipoff Games Tuesday Read…Bemidji State will be forced to prove that their defensive and offensive performance against Ohio State was not a simple fluke, as the Badgers, despite a relatively weak offensive performance against Minnesota State, are ranked No. 1 in the nation for margin of victory.Given their record for the first third of the season, Bemidji State’s double-upset sweep of the Buckeyes last weekend was borderline extraordinary. The Badgers will look to bring them back to reality this weekend, as all signs point to the fact that Wisconsin should be able to dominate Bemidji State with its offensive prowess that has demonstrated its strength throughout the season. read more
Don’t get Kenley Jansen wrong. He’s convinced the Astros cheated his Dodgers out of the 2017 World Series title by stealing signs and that LA was the “true champion” that year. He’s just not going to put a cutter in someone’s ribs or back in retaliation.The LA closer may get an opportunity to do so because of MLB’s revised 2020 regular-season schedule. The Dodgers will face West Division teams (NL and AL) exclusively over the 60-game slate, which means there will now be matchups between the teams. Jansen, though, isn’t interested in getting revenge in that manner. MORE: Astros’ Springer hears boos in spring training”That’s not cool. I don’t wish anybody to do that, to throw at people. Just play them and try to be my best,” Jansen told ESPN LA Radio on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.Jansen pitched in six of the seven games in that Dodgers-Astros Fall Classic, allowing three runs in 8 2/3 innings. He gave up two home runs, one each at Dodger Stadium and Minute Maid Park. Alex Bregman took him deep in Houston in Game 4.Fans of multiple teams, starting with the Dodgers and Yankees, are hoping that other pitchers aren’t as considerate as Jansen and that hitters like Bregman, Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and George Springer receive on-field justice after being granted immunity by MLB to cooperate with baseball’s investigation of the sign-stealing scheme. Before baseball was shut down last March because of COVID-19, one of the top storylines for the season was how often Astros hitters would be plunked. The chatter grew louder as batters were hit by pitches with frequency in spring training last March, but a lot of those pitches were breaking balls and none were deemed truly intentional.Fast-forward about four months, and those Astros hitters will finally be digging into the box. Fans will still want their pounds of flesh, and with brawls being strongly discouraged because of transmission concerns, maybe some people will feel it’s open season on the cheaters.Not Jansen. If he clips someone this year, he’s already on as record saying it won’t be on purpose. read more
Facebook16Tweet0Pin0Submitted by Thurston County ChamberOn March 26, 2020, the Thurston Regional Economic Task Force — represented by a growing number of partners, including the City of Lacey, City of Olympia, City of Tumwater, City of Yelm, Experience Olympia & Beyond, Olympia Downtown Alliance, Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council, Port of Olympia, Thurston County Chamber, Thurston County, Thurston Economic Development Council and local Tribal Nations — convened to create the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Initiative to provide information to workers and employers in Thurston County. The Task Force named this initiative Thurston Strong.Thurston Strong is committed to developing and coordinating a multi-faceted response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and its specific impacts to and throughout our broader Thurston County Community. Thurston Strong will share this information through the website, ThurstonStrong.org and through periodic email updates to subscribers and occasional press releases.“This is a difficult period for our community, and we want you to know, you’re not alone,” said Michael Cade, Executive Director at the Thurston Economic Development Council and a member of the task force. “We want impacted businesses and workers to know that community-based organizations and Thurston County municipalities are coming together to figure out how we can reduce impacts today and position ourselves for a quick and effective recovery in the months ahead,” he said.“We will endeavor to provide local businesses and impacted workers relevant information through this resource site and other means as events unfold,” said David Schaffert, President/CEO of the Thurston County Chamber. “We’re working fast to bring you information as we learn about it, so please forgive any errors or omissions and be sure to share with us any resources or solutions you think could help others. Together, we will make it through this,” he said.Stay up to date at ThurstonStrong.org. read more
Premier League Big Six fighting Euro clubs to save League Cup – with new proposal to play FOURTEEN Champions League group games SOME of the biggest clubs in the Premier League could still be at the mercy of Europe’s elite before the continental transfer window ends on Monday.The Premier League decided to bring forward the end of the domestic transfer window ahead of last season, and Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has been amongst those that have criticised the decision.10 Paul Pogba has started all three of United’s league games so far this season – but is wanted at Real MadridCredit: PA:Press AssociationIt means that English sides could now lose star players to teams from mainland Europe – with no opportunity to replace them until January at the earliest.Big name departures from the Premier League this summer include Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku and Aaron Ramsey – and there are a number of others that could join them overseas in the coming days.PAUL POGBAThe rumour mill surrounding the World Cup winner has been raging all summer.Pogba first revealed he was after a “new challenge” while on a promotional tour of the Far East.Real Madrid have been interested in the Frenchman all summer, but the trail had gone cold until very recently.Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane has now urged club chiefs to fork out big money in a bid to bolster his squad in the 11th hour.But United are holding out for around £150-200 million for the former Juventus playmaker.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN10 The Dane has made it clear that he wants to ‘try something new’Credit: Getty Images – GettyEriksen has made no secret of the fact that he’d like to leave Tottenham this summer.The 27-year-old told Danish press in July that he’d like to ‘try something new.’The creative midfielder has only started one of Spurs’ opening three games – and has just one year left on his contract in N17.Daniel Levy has been trying all summer to tie the schemer down to a bumper new £200k-a-week deal.But the Spurs chairman’s relationship with Eriksen’s agent has now allegedly deteriorated.Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly amongst the clubs that Eriksen would like to move to.SHKODRAN MUSTAFI10 Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi is yet to feature for the Gunners this seasonCredit: Getty Images – GettyGerman World Cup winner Shkodran Mustafi has fallen way down the pecking order for the Gunners.The blunder-prone defender is yet to feature for Unai Emery’s side this season, and was booed by his own fans when he played against Lyon in pre-season.Arsenal are desperate to offload the £35million flop – and Roma are one side that have been interested in a loan move.TIEMOUE BAKAYOKO10 Chelsea flop Bakayoko spent last season on loan at AC MilanCredit: Getty – ContributorThen Chelsea boss Antonio Conte forked out £40million to bring Bakayoko to Stamford Bridge from Monaco – but the French international’s time in London has been a big disappointment.The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at AC Milan, and hasn’t featured for the Blues since the 2018 FA Cup Final.Bakayoko has been linked with returns to either AC Milan or Monaco – but only on another season-long loan.ALEXIS SANCHEZ10 Alexis Sanchez is expected to join Romelu Lukaku at InterCredit: Getty Images – GettyManchester United flop Alexis Sanchez is expected to join Inter Milan imminently.The Chilean won’t be the first United forward to swap Old Trafford for the San Siro this summer – with Romelu Lukaku having made the same switch earlier this month.Sanchez’s United career has been a disaster – with the Red Devils desperate to offload the 30-year-old.His loan move to Inter is now expected to not include an option to buy.MOMAHED ELNENY10 Mohamed Elneny has failed to make an impact in North LondonCredit: Getty – ContributorMohamed Elneny signed for Arsenal three-and-a-half years ago but has struggled to ever really make an impact in North London.The Egyptian midfielder has fallen well out of favour with Gunners boss Unai Emery, and has not made a matchday squad this season.French side Bordeaux are believed to be interested in the 27-year-old flop.NACHO MONREAL10 Arsenal will let Nacho Monreal go this week if the player wants to leaveCredit: Getty – ContributorArsenal will let Nacho Monreal leave the club this week if the defender wants to go – despite the 33-year-old having played every single minute for the Gunners so far this season.Real Sociedad are interested in bringing the Spaniard back to La Liga, and it would take a fee of £3m to secure the deal for Arsenal’s longest-serving player.Monreal has one year left on his contract – and is aware that he will not be offered an extension.WILLY CABALLERO10 Willy Caballero has made 22 appearances for the BluesCredit: Getty Images – GettyChelsea’s back-up keeper Willy Caballero has reportedly been the subject of shock interest from Real Madrid.The Spanish giants are expecting Keylor Navas to leave the Bernabeu, meaning Zinedine Zidane’s side will be looking for a new deputy for Thibaut Courtois.Caballero’s departure would leave Chelsea with only 19-year-old Jamie Cumming in reserve for Kepa.MESUT OZIL10 Mesut Ozil made just 24 league appearances under Unai Emery last seasonCredit: Getty – ContributorArsenal enigma Mesut Ozil could leave the Emirates after not even making the substitutes’ bench for their trip to Anfield.The German’s importance at the Emirates has decreased since the arrival of Unai Emery – having made only 24 league appearances last season.Ozil’s astronomical wages are an issue for any potential transfer away – and any departure from North London would most likely be on loan – with the Gunners still having to pay a significant percentage of his salary.MICHY BATSHUAYI10 Michy Batshuayi has never been Chelsea’s first-choice strikerCredit: Getty Images – GettyMichy Batshuayi is no stranger to a loan move – having been away on three during his time at Chelsea.The Belgian international has had mixed spells away at Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and Crystal Palace – but finds himself back at Stamford Bridge this summer.The 25-year-old has yet to be involved in a matchday squad this season, however, and could find himself farmed out again – with Roma believed to be interested. read more