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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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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, 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.
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Saturday, 28 June 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Summertime…Is Learning Time For Minster Boys Basketball

Point guard Cole McClurg (above) and the Wildcats are in northern Ohio playing good competition with the expectation that their experience at Midwest Live will help them be ready when practice starts in November.
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Friday, 27 June 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

What We’re Hearing In June…About 12 Teams Per Region, And Football 2025

The recent OHSAA announcement about 12 teams per region for the playoffs has apparently inspired no one who's concerned with the future of more competitive football.  "And Marion Local is still in Division VII,"  laments one.