Rockford man walking barefoot cross country to pitch educational program
By William Kincaid
Thirty-year-old Eric Sheets left Rockford on Memorial Day weekend, intent on walking two thousand miles barefoot to Seattle, Washington.
The ultimate aim of the unusual journey of Sheets' and his entourage, which includes a 14-year-old donkey equipped with solar panels and a stray coon dog, is to make a proposal on an multi-age educational tool to Microsoft founder Bill Gates. [More]
FINDLAY - It took the St. Henry volleyball team a little time to hit its groove, but once it did, it was all Redskins from that point on.
St. Henry lost to Huron 28-26 in game one, but the Redskins dominated play in the final three games to win the Division III regional semifinal match over the Tigers at Liberty-Benton High School on Thursday. The Redskins won the final three games, 25-15, 25-17 and 25-16. [More]
Studies focusing on feasibility of making rubber from dandelions
A $3 million grant and funding from several Ohio industries, including St. Marys' Veyance Technologies, will help researchers determine if it's feasible to produce rubber from dandelions.
Ohio voters will have the opportunity on Tuesday to vote on state Issue 6, which would amend the Ohio Constitution to allow for the construction of a casino in southwest Ohio. This is referred to as the Lakes Entertainment Gambling Amendment.
Saturday will mark the biggest stage for the local cross country runners this season as the state cross country meet will be run in Columbus at Scioto Downs.
The Versailles Tigers advanced to the Division III Wilmington Regional final with a hardfought five-game victory over Columbus Bishop Ready on Thursday night.
