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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Monday, 17 August 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

DeWine’s Decision Won’t Please Everyone…

He’s supposed to tell the state on Tuesday, whether or not contact sports can be played in the fall, and who can watch. But even if he says “yes”, it won’t please everyone.
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Sunday, 16 August 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

When You Need A Plumber….

There are just some things around the house that aren't to be replaced, for whatever reason.  And when 'it hit the fan' last week, I discovered again who to call...when you really want to talk to somebody - anybody.
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Saturday, 15 August 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

Hoard On Baseball: ’61 Series, Broken Dreams and Broken Glass

A story about shattered glass and a broken dream. It’s about a day when there weren’t enough runs and the outs were all gone. It’s about understanding one’s place in a big damn world that’s not always easy to comprehend. One of Greg Hoard's best baseball stories.
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Saturday, 15 August 2020 / Published in MAC, MAC Feature

Anticipation…New Bremen Heads MAC, Area Hopefuls

The reigning state champions almost welcomed graduation, coach Diana Kramer confident of the probability of 'next man up' being 'best man up'...so far. How well will the champs adapt to the changes? Read about them in today's Press Pros feature.
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Wednesday, 12 August 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

Most Optimistic Over Prospect Of Playing HS Football….

It may not be how you want it, but it's better than not having it at all, says area high schoolers in regards to a six-game football season...and a contrived playoff format that might resemble high school basketball.