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Matt Voll resigns as New Philadelphia boys basketball coach

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (JMN Sports) - Matt Voll is stepping down as New Philadelphia High School's boys' basketball coach after six seasons. According to The Times-Reporter , Voll…

March 10, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Mullet, Garaway rain threes in 64-45 regional semifinal win over Wheelersburg

ATHENS, Ohio (JMN Sports) - Garaway shot 9-of-12 from the 3-point line and Drew Mullet drilled a team-record nine 'treys' in the Pirates' 64-45 Wednesday night victory over…

March 9, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Hiland survives double OT regional semifinal vs Newark Catholic

ATHENS, Ohio (JMN Sports) - The Hiland Hawks outlasted Newark Catholic after regulation and two overtime periods to win the OHSAA Region 15 semifinals, 63-62, on Tuesday night at…

March 8, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Minerva wins Division II District wrestling title at Gallia

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (JMN Sports) - The Minerva Lions finished in 1st place at the Division II District wrestling tournament at Gallia Academy. The Lions finished with 139.5 points…

March 5, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Garaway advances to Regionals with 62-45 victory over Tusky Valley

UHRICHSVILLE, Ohio (JMN Sports) - The Garaway Pirates broke out a 10-0 scoring run near the end of their 62-45 victory over Tuscarawas Valley in Friday's Division III East…

March 4, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Malvern stumped by Hiland in Div. IV District boys' hoops finals

NEW PHILADELPHIA , Ohio (JMN Sports) - The Hiland Hawks are advancing to the Division IV Regional tournament after beating the Malvern Hornets, 50-36, in Friday night's Div. IV…

March 4, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff voices thoughts on House and Senate-passed SB-215

A bill has passed through the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives that would allow people to conceal carry weapons without training or a permit. Senate Bill 215 will head to…

March 3, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Fight suspends Akron Buchtel-East boys' basketball tournament contest

NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio (JMN Sports) - The Division II North Ridgeville boys' basketball District semifinal between Akron Buchtel and Akron East was suspended on Wednesday when a…

March 2, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Wednesday: New Philadelphia boys fall in District semis to Meadowbrook; Union Local, Waynedale girls advance to Regional final

New Philadelphia's season came to an end with a 56-54 loss to Meadowbrook in Wednesday night's Division II East District semifinal at Indian Valley High School. Jake Singleton…

March 2, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Basketball Tuesday: Garaway, Hiland, Malvern, Tusky Valley all advance to East District finals

The Garaway Pirates used a late 3rd-quarter scoring stretch to take a double-digit lead and never look back in a 49-35 victory over the Ridgewood Generals in Tuesday night's…

March 1, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

National News

Have you received a message to secure your Facebook account? If so, here's why

(Jordan Miller News) - If you have received a message from Facebook to your account recently, it may have included the following statement: "Your account has the potential to…

March 1, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

West Holmes wins Division II sectional wrestling title; Malvern takes Div. III crown

West Holmes High School had four individual champions and 12 district qualifiers in their Division II sectional wrestling tournament win at Claymont High School on Saturday. West…

February 26, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Basketball Saturday: New Philadelphia wins, Indian Valley falls in boys basketball sectional; Hiland, Tusky Valley girls beaten in districts

The New Philadelphia Quakers dominated the John Glenn Muskies in the third quarter of what would be a 58-28 victory in the Division II East Sectional finals on Saturday night in…

February 26, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Dover's Lucas Lane finishes 2nd in 200m, 500m Freestyle State swim events

CANTON, Ohio (JMN Sports) - Dover High School swimmer Lucas Lane finished second in the Division II Boys 200-meter Freestyle at the Ohio High School Athletic Association State…

February 26, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Basketball Friday: Hiland, Ridgewood, West Muskingum win in OT in boys' hoops sectional finals; Garaway, Malvern, Tusky Valley advance

Tuscarawas Valley survived a defense-minded 36-35 final over 8th-seeded Morgan High School in Friday's Division III East Sectional Boys Basketball final in Zoarville. The Trojans…

February 25, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Malvern wins East sectional title in 53-33 victory over Strasburg

MALVERN, Ohio (JMN Sports) - The Malvern Hornets won their 16th consecutive Sectional title in a 53-33 final over Strasburg-Franklin High School in the Division IV East Sectional…

February 25, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Carrollton cheer teams qualify for OASSA Cheer and Dance State Championships

Two Carrollton High School competition cheer teams will compete at the OASSA Cheer and Dance State Championships. The state championships will be held at Pickerington North High…

February 25, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Dover's Lane finishes 1st in 200m Freestyle preliminaries, 4th in 500m; Crimson Tornado boys, River View advance in relay events

Dover junior Lucas Lane finished first in Thursday's Division II preliminaries of the Boys 200-meter Freestyle at the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Swimming & Diving…

February 25, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Thursday: Carrollton, Minerva girls bowling headed to state

Thursday's Division II District Bowling Tournament at Coshocton's Legacy Lanes saw the Minerva Lions' girls squad advance to the state tournament - as well as Carrollton's boys…

February 24, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Thom Lesiecki hired as River View football coach

WARSAW, Ohio (JMN Sports) - Thom Lesiecki has been hired as River View High School’s next head football coach. Lesiecki posted the announcement of his hiring ti Twitter on…

February 24, 2022 · Mitch Spinell