Sonny Fulks is a graduate of Ohio State University where he pitched four varsity seasons for the Buckeyes from 1971 through 1974. He furthered his baseball experience as a minor league umpire for seven seasons, working for the Florida State League (A), the Southern League (AA), and the American Association (AAA). He has written for numerous websites, and for the past fourteen years has served as columnist and photo editor for The Gettysburg Magazine, published by the University of Nebraska Press, in Lincoln Nebraska. His interests include history, support for amateur baseball, the outdoors, and he has a music degree from Ohio State University.
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Thursday, 08 October 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

When There’s No Alternative…And Nothing Better Than Do It Yourself

I'm saying goodbye to the garden this week, the finishing touches to soil, time and effort that once again been good to me, and for me.  And nothing can take its place...nor do I want it to.
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Tuesday, 06 October 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

Rock’em, Sock’em…Marion Knocks Out Ft. Loramie

In a match that resembled a five-set roller coaster, #6 ranked Marion Local outlasted #4 ranked Fort Loramie with a finish that had 'em on their feet. Read about a Tuesday night 'thriller' in today's Press Pros.
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Tuesday, 06 October 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

There’s Playoff Football, And Then…There’s Playoff Football!

Family affair...This year's open playoff format for high school football only magnifies the difference between those who get to play an added game...and those who've made title football a life experience (Marion Local's Tim Goodwin and family with the 2016 title trophy, below).
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Monday, 05 October 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

The Reality Of These (2020) Playoffs, And Beyond…..

The pretext of the 2020 football playoffs is as arguable as some of the games are apt to be competitive.  But given the conditions of Covid, it's better than no football at all because kids get to play.  And the adults? That's another matter. Read more in today's Press Pros feature.
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Saturday, 03 October 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

‘Battered’…Piqua Crushes Sidney For Title, 6-0 Record

Another game, another shutout, and another statement by Piqua's defense...the Indians are for real, and keep the 'Battered Helmet' in Miami County with win over Sidney.