Newsletter-Early-Week

Limited funds lead to uncertain future for Broken Timber

For nearly 20 years, the volunteers of Broken Timber Outdoor Education Center have shared their love of the outdoors with children of Monroe County.Whether it was teaching youths how to hunt and trap safely or just enjoying a day of fishing with the family, Broken Timber volunteers looked forward to encouraging the next generation to take part in a community-shared pastime.And what made it even more special is that Broken Timber was able to do it for all children free of charge.The ability to continue to do that is in question as questions about where Broken Timber will reside and how it will afford to pay for hoped-for upgrades might force changes in how the non-profit operates.Keith Jones, volunteer with Broken Timber, met with the Monroe County Commissioners and Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney James L.

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All-MOVL Football teams announced

Area football players were recognized for their achievements during the season as the Mid-Ohio Valley League announced its All-MOVL football selections for the fall sports season.Monroe Central finished second in the Scarlet Division with a 5-1 league record and had four first-team selections, seniors Tucker Howell, Andrew Pickenpaugh and Chance Allen and sophomore Corbin Farnsworth.Second-team honorees for the Seminoles included junior A.J.

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Local Bowling Tallies – Nov. 7, 2024

Woodsfield Savings Bank Princess League – 10-29-2024Split Ends 4-0; Sunshine Girls 4-0; Fairyland 3-1; D & L Sales 3-1; Paulus Insurance 2-2; Dancing Queens 2-2; Hot Locks 1-3; Citizens National Bank 0-4; BMW Farms 0-4.Top Scores: Betty Schaub 183 – 482; Lydia McIntire 178 – 455; Chloe Christman 178; Mary Wilhelm 166 – 441; Donna Ullman 165 – 450; Chris Hull 459.Fairyland Drive-In – 10-31-2024Weddle’s Welding 3-1; Moose #2247 3-1; Cross Designs 3-1; Ten Pin Lanes 3-1; Moose #931 2-2; Elite Concrete Coatings 2-2; Mossy Rock 1-3; Rosen Enterprises 1-3; Citizens National Bank 1-3; Choo Choos 1-3.Top Scores: Ron Nething 265; Ron Rush 256, 233 – 639; Bill Heslep 254 – 617; Will Weddle 247; Larry Henthorn 237 – 662; John Cramer 235; Arnold Isner 228; Ryan Watters 227; Lance LaFollette 226 – 641; Michael Jorris 226; Dwayne Stottler 226, 225 – 625.

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