Red Plague wins regional robotics match
Centerburg’s Red Plague robotics team blew way the competition and won the 2011 Buckeye regional contest. The team’s next stop — national competition in St. Louis. Pictured after the win are, first row from left, Anna Wolford, Ian Jensen, Clawdia the Robot, Bryce Trumble and Alek Borden. Second row, from left are, Becca Trumble, Calvin Shoop, Michael LeChard, Danni LeChard, Shannon Hogan, Noah Orr, Abby Altizer, Janine Hebenthal, Audrey Urban and Joe Orr. Third row, from left, are Michelle Trumble, Andy LeChard, Scott Trumble, Alan Orr, Bret Schwartzentruber, Tim Garber, Tyler Scowden, Austin Trumble and Jon Scowden. Not pictured: Kathryn Hebenthal, Cari Garber, Willis Fannin and Logan Rennie. (Submitted photo)
Swollen river
The swollen, swiftly flowing Kokosing River was over its banks Wednesday from rain the past few days. Water was over Lower Gambier Road at right and the road was closed to traffic for a few hours Wednesday. (Virgil Shipley)
Creativity a valuable tool in boosting business
Tre, an employee at Little Caesar’s Pizza, has helped bring in customers with his “shakerboarding” antics. (Alan Reed)
Fredericktown Girls Softball Tournament Champs
For the second year in a row, the Cougars are the champions of the Fredericktown Girls Softball Fundraiser Tournament. On Saturday, the Cougars defeated Always Summer Tan, 13-7. Front row, from left, Katy Meyer, Kerra Clinedinst, Stacy Carriker. Back row, Ashleigh Mizer, Ashley Murphy, Josie Burwell, Misty Burwell, Katie Moore and Becky Brigham. Not pictured, Stacie Henwood. (Submitted photo)
