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Thursday, 03 July 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

Happy 4th of July….And What ‘Is’ America’s Song?

The story behind two of America's most recognizable tunes, traditional favorites from  from the 19th century...and how Ray Charles' recording would make one of them a contemporary masterpiece that sealed his place as an American holiday icon.

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Wednesday, 02 July 2025 / Published in Features

July 2: The Facts About “The National Emblem” – ‘Officially’

It’s a well-recognized tune, one of the most famous in America, but for the sake of fact…some words about a “national” tune not written by John Phillip Sousa, but one he admitted that he liked as much as his own. A holiday tribute in today's Press Pros.
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Monday, 30 June 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

St. John’s, Elwers Prepping For Another Run At State

The Blue Jays lost in the regional final last year. So they were happy to be invited back to Midwest Live to further build a foundation they expect to lead them to UD Arena. Jeff Gilbert writes for Press Pros.
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Sunday, 29 June 2025 / Published in Features

A Tribute To A Remarkable Friend Of Sidney High School, And Community

People like Mary Jannides touched so many lives over the years that it's impossible for the those outside Sidney to understand.  But it's not hard, once you know the story.
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Sunday, 29 June 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Loyalty A Good Place To Start For Diebler’s Buckeyes

Bruce Thornton, John Mobley Jr. and Devin Royal said they never considered playing at another school or for another coach. They came back because they love being Buckeyes and want to take the program back to the NCAA Tournament. Part 2 of a summer series on the building of the 2025-2026 basketball Buckeyes.