https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/b9777497c9540241b8a25c65e4048df5.pdf 493a181fa367ba97bbf67af991680a55 PDF Text Text STANDING WITH UKRAINE We at AIM Media stand with SUPPORT the Ukrainian people to support their freedom and UKRAINE sovereignty. www.aimmediacares.com Please visit AIMMediaCares.com/Ukraine or scan the QR code for links to organizations working to help the Ukrainian people in their time of need. 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 46° 55° 53° Breezy today with clouds; sun. Thickening clouds tonight. High 60° / Low 41° Today’s weather forecast All-Ohio teams announced WEATHER s 10 SPORTS s 5 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 58, Volume 76 Two facing drug charges in Meigs Crimes Task Force with assistance from officers with the Middleport MIDDLEPORT — Police Department and Middleport Chief of deputies with the Meigs Police Mony Wood County Sheriff’s reports that in Office. Two the late evening individuals were hours of Tuesday, taken into cusMarch 22, the tody at the scene Major Crimes and were identiTask Force fied as Matthew executed a search Taylor, 26, of warrant at the Coon Middleport and Brownell Avenue Mckala Coon, Apartments in 22, of MiddleMiddleport after port. an investigation While searchinto alleged “drug ing the resitrafficking” comdence, task force ing from an apartagents allegedly ment. “located crystal According to a Taylor methamphetnews release from amine, pills, the Task Force digital scales, plastic which was provided to the Sentinel on Wednes- baggies, drug abuse instruments, and severday morning, a search al firearms,” according warrant was obtained to the news release. for the apartment and entry was made into the See CHARGES | 10 residence by the Major Thursday, March 24, 2022 s 50¢ Growing a nest egg Staff Report Meigs Board of Education approves agenda items donations into the MHS Athletic Fund. Agreements were POMEROY — The approved with Meta Meigs Local Board of Solutions for Schedule Education met earlier this month, where they I and Schedule II Core approved making facial Services for the 2022-23 school year. coverings optional on The board approved all district-owned uses. and agreement with Present during the New Story Schools for meeting were board members Heather Haw- special education serley, Roger Abbott, Tony vices. The board renewed a Hawk and Ryan Mahr. Board member Barbara subscription with Frontline Education (formerMusser was absent. ly Forecast5 Analytics) The board approved making mask and facial for fiscal year 2023. A contract with coverings optional on all district-owned buses, Meigs County Public Transit was approved per the CDC guidance for March 10 through effective, Monday, June 30, for the transMarch 14, 2022. portation services to The board approved the financial report and and from New Story Schools in Albany. the payments for the The following were month of February 2022 hired as substitute as submitted by the teachers for the remaintreasurer. der of the 2021-2022 Donations were school year, as recomaccepted in memory mended by the of Philip R. Harrison to purchase new scoreSee AGENDA |10 boards and deposit such Staff Report ODNR | Courtesy The Division of Wildlife estimates that Ohio had 806 bald eagle nests in 2021. ODNR estimates there are 806 bald eagle nests in Ohio release from ODNR, bald eagle nesting success was at an estimated rate COLUMBUS — The of 82% in the spring of most recent bald eagle 2021, and the number of census from the Ohio young per nest was 1.6, Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Divi- well above the number sion of Wildlife estimates of 1 per nest needed to 806 nests in the Buckeye sustain the population. State. This is an estimat- These productivity rates are similar to previous ed increase of 14% from years. The 2022 estimate the 707 bald eagle nests documented in Ohio from will be released following the nesting season. the 2020 citizen science The Division of Wildsurvey coordinated by the life’s bald eagle nesting Division of Wildlife. survey consisted of flying According to a news Staff Report five blocks, each roughly 10 square miles, to search for eagle nests in woodlots and along rivers. Two of the blocks, one near Sandusky on Lake Erie and the other over Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area in northeast Ohio, are flown every year. The other three blocks are rotated every year. The 2021 blocks were located around Killbuck Wildlife Area, Grand Lake St. Marys, and the Maumee River in Defiance and Henry counties. “Bald eagle management by the Division of Wildlife includes habitat conservation with an emphasis on wetlands and wooded river corridors, working with rehabilitators who help injured birds recover, and helping to enforce protective state and federal laws,” said Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker. “We are See NEST | 10 DeWine makes 1st statewide address in 3 years By Andrew Welsh-Huggins the hourlong speech. Instead, he ticked off a list of accomplishments COLUMBUS, Ohio — and mostly avoided addressing the rough Gov. Mike DeWine used his first State of the State patches in his first term. He highlighted Intel’s speech in three years recent announcement of on Wednesday to boast a $20 billion investment about Ohio’s recovery from the coronavirus pan- in two semiconductor factories, which will bring demic and its economic thousands of jobs to the health while also pledgstate. The Republican ing new investments in Appalachia and calling for governor also applauded residents’ efforts to battle more efforts to address mental illness treatment. the coronavirus panEven with the governor demic. “You rallied together. in the midst of a reelecYou made extraordinary tion campaign this year, he didn’t propose any See DEWINE | 9 major initiatives during Associated Press Barbara Perenic | The Columbus Dispatch via AP Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine enters the chambers of the Ohio House of Representatives before delivering his State of the State address at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday. DeWine didn’t propose any major initiatives during the hourlong speech. Instead, he ticked off a list of accomplishments and mostly avoided addressing the rough patches in his first term. Buckeye Hills awarded $1.5 million from ARC Staff Report AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. All content © 2022 The Daily Sentinel, an edition of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. RIO GRANDE — Buckeye Hills Career Center (BHCC) has been awarded $ 1.5 million by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to create sustainable, highimpact economic opportunities through high school and adult education program creation in Appalachian Region. According to a news release, this award is part of a recently announced $21 million package supporting 21 projects serving 211 coal-impacted counties through ARC’s POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative. POWER targets federal resources to communities affected by job losses in coal mining, coal power plant operations, and coal-related supply chain industries. Additional support for the BHCC Appalachian Impact Initiative is provided by Gallia-Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational School District’s (GJV-JVSD) Board of Education. Since POWER launched in 2015, ARC has invested nearly $316.6 million in 393 projects across 358 coalimpacted counties. The nearly $73 million awarded in 2021 is projected to create/retain over 10,383 jobs and attract nearly $527.3 million in leveraged private investments. Beginning in April 2022, the investment by ARC and BHCC would be used for the construction and implementation of a new Commercial Driving License (CDL) training complex and program, along with the creation and implementation of a Broadband Telecommunications (ground and aerial program), Heavy Equipment Operators and Engineering program, and a Heavy Diesel Mechanics program. These programs heavily emphasize new economic opportunities and highlight the cultural assets of the essential Appalachian blue-collar workers and workforce. In addition, beginning almost immediately, the initiative will focus See BUCKEYE | 10 �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Thursday, March 24, 2022 DEATH NOTICES Ohio Valley Publishing OBITUARY JASON LEE SMITH DODRILL VINTON — Dorothy Lucile Dodrill, 95 of Vinton, died Tuesday March 22, 2022 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Saturday March 26, 2022 in the Ewington Church of Christ in Christian Union. Burial will follow in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel on Friday 5-7 p.m. SWANSON GALLIPOLIS — Romey F. Swanson, Jr., 82, of Gallipolis, died on Monday, March 21, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 7 p.m. at Rodney Pike Church of God, 440 State Route 850, Bidwell, Ohio 45614. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family. BRALEY POMEROY — James Austin Braley, 23, of Pomeroy, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Arrangements are in the process of being planned and will be updated when information is available. GALLIA, MEIGS COMMUNITY BRIEFS Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. Lenten Fish Fry GALLIPOLIS — The Lenten Fish Fry menu returns to St. Louis Catholic Church, 85 State Street, Fridays in March. Serving is set for 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. March 25. Offering meal packages from $12 to $15, as well as a child’s menu for $6. Serving shrimp, fried and sauteed fish, side dishes, desserts, drinks. Community dinner MIDDLEPORT — The monthly free community dinner at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center is Friday, March 25 at 5 p.m. Take-out meals will include baked macaroni and cheese, glazed carrots, applesauce and cookies. RACINE — Jason Lee Smith, 49, of Racine, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on March 13, 2022. He was a caring friend, father, grandfather, brother, and son and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Jason was born January 23, 1973, to Shirley Bucher (St. Kilda, Victo- ria Australia) and Ernest Smith (Middleport). He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Andrea Theiss Smith. He is survived by his children; Bradley (Cyndal) Smith of Vinton, Cody (Georgana) Smith of Pomeroy, Tyler (Cassandra) McVay of Syracuse, Levi Smith of Pomeroy, Weston Smith of Racine; beloved grandchildren; Addison, Carson, Keldon, Keira, Stella, and Ethan; his parents, Shirley (Leo) Smith Bucher and Ernest L. Smith; three siblings, David Smith of Nelsonville, Erin Edwards of Middleport, and Brandon (Tricia) Smith of Columbus; along with several nieces and neph- ews whom he adored; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his beloved mother-in-law, Pam Theiss of Syracuse. Our hearts are broken as we lay him to rest. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022, from 6-8 p.m. at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. OVB announces promotions GALLIPOLIS — Ohio Valley Bank (OVB) recently announced the promotions of Jody Stapleton, Kristina Nickels and Lori Gagliardi. According to a news release from OVB, all three are community bankers based in the bank’s Main Office, located in downtown Gallipolis. Allen Elliot, OVB senior vice president, branch administration/ retail deposit group, described the promotions as “well-earned.” “Our customers are the heart of Ohio Valley Bank. Jody, Kristina, and Lori have prioritized our customer needs over the years while providing excellent service. Each of these promotions are well-deserved, and we for Life team. She look forward to is a graduate of seeing these indiGallia Academy viduals excel in High School and their new roles,” currently resides in Elliot said. Gallipolis. Stapleton was Gagliardi was promoted from promoted from assistant manGagliardiNickels Stapleton Jenkins account service ager account representative to Baptist Church and services to mancurrently resides in Mer- IRA coordinator. She ager account services. began her career at OVB cerville. She began her career Nickels was promoted in 2015 as a customer at OVB in 2007 workservice representative. to assistant manager ing as superbanker III She is a high school account services. She at the bank’s former graduate of the Christian previously held the title South Point location. Liberty Academy School of IRA coordinator. Stapleton is a graduate System and a graduate of of Huntington East High Nickels, who began her Appalachian Bible Colcareer at the bank as a School and Marshall lege, where she obtained University. She obtained teller, has been part of a Bachelor of Arts in the OVB team for 15 her associates degree years. In addition to her theology/family counselin banking and finance. ing. Gagliardi currently During her time at OVB, work responsibilities, resides in Gallipolis, she has represented the she also completed the where is a member of bank as a volunteer for Integrated Leadership River City Fellowship. Systems Leadership Pro- the local Special OlymInformation submitted pics. Nickels also took gram. She is an active by Ohio Valley Bank. part in the bank’s Relay member of Mercerville Chicken BBQ Fundraiser benefits domestic violence shelter MIDDLEPORT — The Middleport Fire Department will be hosting the first chicken BBQ of 2022 on March 26. Serving begins at 11 a.m. Call 740992-7368 for pre-orders. POINT PLEASANT — The Point Pleasant Moose Lodge #731’s recent charity benefit for Square One of Gallipolis, Ohio raised over $2,000. Several small businesses donated prizes to help make a successful event. As usual before the event started, several cash donations were given by Moose Lodge members as well as the Moose Legion. Next month on April 11, the Mason County West Virginia Veterans Memorial will be the beneficiary of the monthly Monday Night Charity Bingo. Their Trade Days Craft Show POMEROY — The Meigs County Trade Days Spring Craft Show will be from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds this Saturday. For information on vendor spaces call 740-416-4015. GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the community calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a space-available basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@aimmediamidwest.com or GDTnews@aimmediamidwest.com. Card shower June Hudson will be celebrating her 99th birthday April 3. Cards may be sent to 444 Reese Hollow Rd., Gallipolis, OH 45631. Thursday, March 24 POMEROY — A Special meeting of the Meigs County Transportation Improvement District will be held at 8 a.m. at the Meigs County Highway Dept., 34110 Fairgrounds Road, purpose of this meeting to review FY23 Application Submittals for approval. POMEROY — The Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold their regular monthly meeting at noon at the district office, 113 E. Memorial Drive, Suite D. Monday, March 28 MIDDLEPORT — The next public meeting for the Veterans Service Commission will be at 9 a.m. at 97 North Second Ave., Suite 2 in Middleport. POMEROY — The regular meeting of the Meigs County Public Library Board will be held at 1 p.m. at the Pomeroy Library. CONTACT US 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 740-446-2342 All content © 2022 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel edition. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 2102 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com tiful and lasting memorial honoring Mason County, West Virginia veterans from WWI to present day veterans. Establishing a place of reverence, remembrance, and education for all who visit.” American Legion Post 23 in Point Pleasant is the nonprofit/ fundraising sponsor for this project. The VFW in Mason as well as the American Legion in New Haven will be active in raising money for this project for all of Mason County veterans to be honored in the final memorial park once completed. Submitted by Dave Morgan. later increased to life in prison.) In 2020, the International Olympic Committee announced that the Summer Olympics in Tokyo would be postponed until 2021 because of the coronavirus. Ten years ago: Rick Santorum won the Louisiana Republican presidential primary, beating front-runner Mitt Romney in yet another conservative Southern state. Former Vice President Dick Cheney, with a long history of cardiovascular problems, underwent a heart transplant at a Virginia hospital. Five years ago: President Donald Trump and GOP leaders yanked their bill to repeal “Obamacare” off the House floor when it became clear the measure would fail badly. One year ago: The Senate confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health; Levine was the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation. Virginia, the state with the secondhighest number of executions, became the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty. Today’s Birthdays: Fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie is 83. Former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire is 75. Rock musician Lee Oskar is 74. Singer Nick Lowe is 73. Rock musician Dougie Thomson (Supertramp) is 71. Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is 71. Actor Donna Pescow is 68. Actor Robert Carradine is 68. Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is 66. Actor Kelly LeBrock is 62. TV personality Star Jones is 60. Country-rock musician Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers) is 58. Actor Peter Jacobson is 57. Rock singermusician Sharon Corr (The Corrs) is 52. Actor Lara Flynn Boyle is 52. Rapper Maceo (AKA P.A. Pasemaster Mase) is 52. Actor Megyn Price is 51. Actor Jim Parsons is 49. Christian rock musician Chad Butler (Switchfoot) is 48. Actor Alyson Hannigan is 48. Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning is 46. Actor Amanda Brugel (TV: “The Handmaid’s Tale”) is 45. Actor Olivia Burnette is 45. Actor Jessica Chastain is 45. . Dancer Val Chmerkovskiy is 36. Actor Keisha CastleHughes is 32. Dave Morgan | Courtesy The Point Pleasant Moose Lodge’s monthly charity bingo for March benefited Square One, a domestic violence shelter in Gallipolis, Ohio. mission is “To grace our community with a beau- TODAY IN HISTORY Associated Press El Salvador’s most respected Roman Catholic Church leadToday is Thursday, ers, Archbishop Oscar March 24, the 83rd day Arnulfo Romero, was of 2022. There are 282 shot to death by a sniper days left in the year. as he celebrated Mass in Today’s highlight in history San Salvador. In 1995, after 20 years, On March 24, 1989, British soldiers stopped the supertanker Exxon routine patrols in Belfast, Valdez (vahl-DEEZ’) ran aground on a reef in Northern Ireland. In 1999, NATO Alaska’s Prince William Sound and began leaking launched airstrikes against Yugoslavia, markan estimated 11 million ing the first time in its gallons of crude oil. 50-year existence that it had ever attacked a soverOn this date eign country. Thirty-nine In 1765, Britain people were killed when enacted the Quartering Act, requiring American fire erupted in the Mont colonists to provide tem- Blanc tunnel in France porary housing to British and burned for two days. In 2015, Germanwings soldiers. Flight 9525, an Airbus In 1832, a mob in A320, crashed into the Hiram, Ohio, attacked, French Alps, killing all tarred and feathered 150 people on board; Mormon leaders Joseph investigators said the Smith Jr. and Sidney jetliner was deliberately Rigdon. In 1882, German scien- downed by the 27-yearold co-pilot, Andreas tist Robert Koch (kohk) announced in Berlin that Lubitz. In 2016, a U.N. war he had discovered the crimes court convicted bacillus responsible for former Bosnian Serb tuberculosis. leader Radovan Karadzic In 1934, President of genocide and nine Franklin D. Roosevelt other charges for orchessigned a bill granting trating a campaign of future independence to terror that left 100,000 the Philippines. In 1976, the president people dead during the 1992-95 war in Bosnia; of Argentina, Isabel Karadzic was sentenced Peron, was deposed by to 40 years in prison. her country’s military. 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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two girls from the Ohio Valley Publishing area were named to the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association All-Ohio girls basketball teams in Division I and Division II. Meigs — after a great 18-7 overall season — had the only two selections, while River Valley (6-17) and Gallia Academy (4-18) came away empty handed. Senior Mallory Hawley and junior Rylee Lisle represented the Lady Marauders in the Division II list. Hawley was listed as a special mention, while Lisle was named in the honorable mention list. Hawley — a 4-year starter and 1,000-point career scorer — led MHS with 17.5 points per game, and she also became the alltime leading scorer for the Maroon and Gold. Lisle was behind her with 12 points per game. KK Bransford of Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame was the D-1 player of the year, while James Madison of Medina Highland was the D-1 coach of the year. Claire Henson of Germantown Valley View and Faith Stinson of Thornville Sheridan were the D-2 players of the year and Dave Honhart of Eaton, Roy Infalvi Jr. of Perry and J.D. Walters of Thornville Sheridan were named the D-2 coaches of the year. © 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Colton Jeffries can be reached at 740446-2342, ext. 2100. MASON COUNTY ROUNDUP Lady Falcons win 30th straight softball game From Staff Reports HARTFORD, W.Va. — It won’t make it to ESPN, but this was easily a 30-f0r-30 moment. The Wahama softball team extended its winning streak to 30 games with a 15-0 home victory over the Ritchie County Lady Rebels in four innings Tuesday evening. The Lady Falcons (3-0, 2-1 LKC) have outscored their opponents 30-0 so far into their title-defending campaign. The White and Red scored in each of the four innings and only gave up one hit in the victory. Wahama got out to a comfortable 3-0 lead at the bottom of the first, started by a Kalyn Christian double to bring home Lauren Noble and Morgan Christian. The first was capped off with a single by Emma Knapp to bring Kalyn home. After scoring a run in the second, the Lady Falcon onslaught continued with 7-run third and 4-run fourth innings to bring in the mercy rule. The home team outhit the visitors 19-1, with the lone hit for the Lady Rebels coming at the top of the third inning. Mikie Lieving was the lone pitcher for the Lady Falcons in Tuesday’s ballgame, allowing one hit and no walks in the four innings while striking out nine Ritchie County batters. Out of the nine girls in the Wahama lineup, eight of them scored at least one run and and provided a hit — while another six notched at least one RBI. Noble led the way for the hosts with three runs, four hits and three RBI, followed by Amber Wolfe with a line of 3-3-3 and Lieving with 2-3-3. Kalyn and Bailee Bumgarner each scored a pair of runs, while Morgan, Knapp and Kate Reynolds reached home once. White Falcons hammer Ritchie County, 13-3 MASON, W.Va. — Making the most of all of those opportunities. The Wahama baseball team belted out 10 hits and benefited from seven errors by visiting Ritchie County en route to a 13-3 victory Tuesday in a Little Kanawha Conference matchup at Claflin Stadium. The White Falcons (2-1, 2-1 LKC) had seven different players produce at least one hit and another nine separate athletes scored at least once as the hosts never trailed in the 5-inning mercy rule triumph. See ROUNDUP | 6 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Thursday, March 24 Baseball Wirt County at Wahama, 6 p.m. Wayne at Point Pleasant, 7 p.m. Softball Wirt County at Wahama, 6 p.m. Point Pleasant at Ripley, 5:30 Hannan at Charleston Catholic (DH), 5:30 Tennis Point Pleasant at Man, 5 p.m. Friday, March 25 Baseball Lincoln County at Wahama, 6 p.m. Nitro at Point Pleasant, 7 p.m. Softball Winfield at Point Pleasant, 5:30 Tucker County at Wahama (DH), 5:30 Track and Field Point Pleasant at Parkersburg HS, 4 p.m. Courtesy|OHSAA Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame junior KK Bransford (14) releases a free throw attempt during an undated girls basketball contest. Bransford repeats as Ohio Ms. Basketball By Mike Dyer Notre Dame signee is the sixth individual to win the prestigious statewide award at least twice since READING, Ohio – the top girls basketball There may be a day in honor started in 1988. the future when KK “We had such a great Bransford is the journalseason,” said Bransford, ist asking the questions for a story. But, that time who plans to study journalism in South Bend. hasn’t arrived just yet. The Cincinnati Mount “So to be able to have Notre Dame High School that again, have the Ms. Basketball award — I was senior combo guard is super excited. I can only familiar with the media thank God for it because spotlight as one of the I went through all four most accomplished high school basketball players of my years. I played every single game with who has ever competed no injuries which is super in Greater Cincinnati. special.” On Wednesday mornNow in its 35th year, ing, that spotlight grew brighter as Bransford was the prestigious Ohio Ms. named Ohio Ms. Basket- Basketball award was first ball for a second straight given by the Associated Press in 1988. It has been season by a statewide voted by the Ohio Prep media panel. Sportswriters Association The University of For Ohio Valley Publishing since 2017. Reynoldsburg senior Imarianah Russell was runner-up. Finalists included Akron Archbishop Hoban senior Lane Riley, Olmsted Falls junior Paige Kohler, New Philadelphia senior Ajia Schreffler and Bloomdale Elmwood senior Brooklyn Thrash. Bransford, MND’s alltime leading scorer with 2,172 career points, is the school’s third player to receive the Ms. Basketball honor joining Kendall Hackney (2009) and Mel Thomas (2004). Other Greater Cincinnati winners have included Princeton’s Kelsey Mitchell (2014), Lakota West’s Amber Gray (2008), Reading’s Carol Madsen (1989) and Seton’s Janet Haneberg (1988). Bransford’s basketball legacy is firmly cemented at the Girls Greater Catholic League school in suburban Cincinnati. “What I’ve taken the most pride in is just being able to be versatile,” Bransford said. “Something that we said before every game, during every practice is ‘unbreakable.’ Being unbreakable on the court. Whether any kind of adversity comes toward us and toward me is to be unbreakable. And I want to take that to college and have that just be a characteristic of mine.” The McDonald’s AllAmerican averaged 21.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, See BRANSFORD | 6 Guardians, Bieber agree to $6M contract for 2022 GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber avoided salary arbitration when he agreed to a $6 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. Bieber’s deal completed a day in which Cleveland signed all seven of its arbitration-eligible players: Bieber, shortstop Amed Rosario ($4.95 million), slugger Franmil Reyes ($4.55 million), catcher Austin Hedges ($4 million), starter Cal Quantrill ($2.51 million), and outfielders Bradley Zimmer ($1.3 million) and Josh Naylor ($1.2 million). Bieber made $679,700 last season, when he was sidelined for three Aaron Doster | AP file Cleveland Indians’ Shane Bieber (57) reacts between innings of a 2020 game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. The 2020 Cy Young winner, who was limited to just 16 starts last season due to a right shoulder strain, agreed tp a $6 million contract with the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. months with a strained shoulder muscle. The 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner has said he’s open to signing a long-term deal with the Guardians. Team president Chris Antonetti has indicated the Guardians could have talks with Bieber about a new contract. However, Bieber is arbitration-eligible for two more seasons so there’s no urgency to get it done quickly. Rosario was one of Cleveland’s most consistent offensive players last season, batting .282 with 11 homers and 57 RBIs in 141 games. It was the 26-year-old’s first season with the Guardians after coming over from the Mets in the Francisco Lindor trade. Rosario made $2.4 million last season. The biggest bat in Cleveland’s lineup, Reyes hit 30 homers and drove in 85 runs despite being limited to 115 games in See GUARDIANS | 6 �SPORTS 6 Thursday, March 24, 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing Chiefs send Hill Mayfield waits as Browns look to trade him to Dolphins for draft picks By Tom Withers and free agent signings eliminating possible landing spots for Mayfield, CLEVELAND (AP) — who is looking to resurBaker Mayfield was once rect his career after a dreadful 2021 season. the No. 1 overall draft It’s an astonishing fall pick. He’s not anyone’s for Mayfield, the top choice at the moment. pick in 2018 who led the He’s a quarterback Browns to the playoffs in without a team. Cleveland’s starter the 2020 and seemed to have finally solved the franpast four seasons, Mayfield lost his job last week chise’s two-decade-long search for a franchise when the Browns pulled quarterback. off a trade that shook He was the face of the NFL by acquiring Deshaun Watson, a three- Cleveland, toast of the time Pro Bowler in Hous- town. The Progressive insurance commercials ton accused of sexual with him and his wife, assault by 22 women. Emily, living inside FirstWith Watson due to Energy Stadium were a arrive any day to take hit. over as Cleveland’s Even just a week ago, franchise QB, Mayfield, Mayfield still seemed who requested a trade in position to play a last week after feeling fifth season in Clevebetrayed by the Browns, land before Watson was is leaving. persuaded to waive his When and where he’s no-trade clause when the going is still to be deterBrowns gave him a record mined. $230 million fully guaranThe quarterback marteed contract. ket has dried up this Mayfield went from week, with several trades AP Sports Writer By Dave Skretta Rosenhaus, said the extension from Miami includes $72.2 million guaranteed. The value KANSAS CITY, of the deal surpasses the Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs traded wide five-year contract that Davante Adams signed receiver Tyreek Hill to Miami for a package of after he was traded from Green Bay to Las Vegas draft picks on Wedneslast week, which averday, and the Dolphins ages $28.5 million and are giving the threetime All-Pro a $120 mil- includes $67.5 million guaranteed. lion, four-year contract The Chiefs had been extension that makes in discussions with Hill him the highest-paid on a contract extenplayer ever at his posision in part because tion, a person familiar with the moves told The they were seeking relief from a tight salary cap Associated Press. situation. But talks had The Chiefs will get the Dolphins’ first- and stalled over the past second-round picks and few days, and Hill’s representatives requested their fourth-rounder permission to seek in this year’s draft, a trade, which came and fourth- and sixthtogether quickly with round picks next year, multiple teams expressthe person told the AP ing interest in him. on condition of anoThe deal clears more nymity because terms than $18 million in salof the deal were not ary cap space for Kanannounced. sas City. Hill’s agent, Drew AP Sports Writer left six on the bags. Bryce Zuspan was the winning pitcher after allowing three From page 5 runs (one earned), The score was tied at two hits and three two after an inning and walks over four a half of play, but WHS innings of work while answered with four runs striking out five. in the bottom of the Outside of one second and tacked on walk, Trey Ohlinger another run in the third worked a perfect to build a commanding inning of relief in the 7-2 cushion through top of the fifth for the three complete. hosts. The Rebels countered Ethyn Barnitz led with a run in the top of Wahama with three the fourth to close the hits and three runs gap down to four, but the scored, followed by guests were never closer Roach with two hits the rest of the way. and two runs scores. The Red and White Barnitz and Ethan tacked on six more Gray also frove in a scores in the home half team-best three RBIs of the fourth for a 10-run apiece. advantage, then faced Manuel, Ohlinger, five batters in the fifth Zuspan, Nathan before completing the Fields and Hayden mercy rule triumph. Lloyd added a safety Facing a 2-all tie apiece for the victors. headed into the bottom Lloyd also scored of the second, Nathan twice for WHS. Manuel led the inning off Garrett Cunningwith a triple and eventu- ham paced RCHS ally came around to score with a homer, a run scored and an RBI. what proved to be the Wyatt Flesher also winning run on a 1-out single by Logan Roach had a safety and scored once in the for a 3-2 edge. setback, while Bryar Wahama outhit the Lamp drove in a run guests by a 10-2 overall margin and also commit- as well. Jeremy Darnold ted three of the 10 errors took the loss for the in the contest. WHS stranded four runners on Rebels after surrenbase, while the Rebels dering seven runs (five earned), eight hits and two walks over three innnings while fanning two. © 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. OH-70278376 nearly impossible for the Browns to find a trade partner. There isn’t a team willing to pay that hefty price for a backup quarterback, never mind one coming off shoulder surgery, a lousy season and with an image problem. There’s the possibility Cleveland might have to pay a big chunk of Mayfield’s salary or throw in a draft pick just to be rid of him. At this point, a quick separation would be ideal for both sides. Unfortunately, this could drag on for a while. A positive for Mayfield, as has been emphasized multiple times over the past week, is that the quarterback roulette wheel spins often and he’ll get another chance somewhere — eventually. Things happen. Depth charts at quarterback are frequently changing due to injuries, trades and performance. 2022 DIVISION I AND II GIRLS BASKETBALL ALL-OHIO TEAMS Division II Girls FIRST TEAM Claire Henson, Germantown Valley View, 5-10, sr., 19.6; Ella Riggs, Indian Hill 5-9, sr., 21.3; Sarah Ochs, Dayton Carroll, 5-5, sr., 17.1; Mari Bickley, Shaker Heights Laurel, 5-11, jr., 17.0; Lexi Howe, Dresden Tri-Valley, 5-10, jr., 17.6; Emily Bratton, Bloom-Carroll, 5-7, so., 17.4; Faith Stinson, Sheridan, 6-1, sr., 14.3; Lily Bottomley, Northwest, 6-2, jr., 16.8; Bailey Shutsa, Norton, 5-5 1/2, sr., 13.1; Sophie Niese, Shelby, 5-6, sr., 9.1. Players of the Year: Claire Henson, Germantown Valley View; Faith Stinson, Thornville Sheridan Coaches of the Year: Dave Honhart, Eaton; Roy Infalvi Jr., Perry; J.D. Walters, Thornville Sheridan SECOND TEAM Catara DeJarnette, Chagrin Falls Kenston, 5-6, Sr., 17.5; Alexa Hocevar, Chesterland West Geauga, 6-0, jr., 16.5; Mary Ferrito, Jonathan Alder, 5-9, sr., 18.2; Daniya McDonald, Whitehall, 6-0, so., 20.4; Kiki McElrath, Hartley, 5-6, jr., 17.1; Ella Wigal, Granville, 5-11, jr., 15.5; Jamisyn Stinson, Sheridan, 5-10, So., 17.2; Abbie Smith, Vincent Warren, 6-0, Sr., 16.6; Gia Casalinova, CVCA, 5-8, jr., 16.2; Chelsea Evanich, Marlington, 5-10, so., 15.8; Marianna Plas, Vermilion, 5-6, sr. 19.2. THIRD TEAM Jada Pohlen, Hamilton Badin, 5-10, sr., 14.0; Riley Smith, Kettering Archbishop Alter, 6-2, so., 14.5; Morgan Kiser, Dover, 5-7, sr., 15.9; Ella Brandewie, Hartley, 6-3, jr., 11.6; Cate Schieber, Granville, 5-9, sr., 12.5; Cameron Zinn, Vinton County, 5-11, Sr., 13.7; Naomi Benson, Streetsboro, 6-2, fr., 14.0; Emma Pedroza, Napoleon, 5-7, sr., 14.3; Brooklyn Davis, Norwalk, 5-6, jr., 13.2; Bekah Conrad, Bellville Clear Fork, 6-4, sr., 17.3. SPECIAL MENTION Kendall Dieringer, St. Marys Memorial, 5-8, sr., 14.6; Brinn Hunt, Toledo Central Catholic, 5-10, sr., 11.2; Zoe Best, Lima Shawnee, 5-9, so., 16.3; Olivia Baker, Shelby, 5-8, sr., 15.3; Tegan Bartoe, Vinton County, 5-8, Sr., 16.8; Hannah Logan, Caledonia River Valley, 5-10, sr., 18.0; Angela Kumler, New Concord John Glenn, 6-3, sr., 11.2; Kinsey Patterson, Millersburg West Holmes, 5-4, sr.,10.9; Bailey Eddleman, Uhrichsville Claymont,5-6, jr., 14.0; Jersey Draughn, Zanesville 5-6, so., 12.8; Ava Patti, Rocky River, 5-9, so., 11.7; Kaci Kanicki, Ashtabula Edgewood, 5-7, Jr., 18.0; JaC’ana Anderson, Perry, 5-10, 11.8; Abbey Schmitz, Oberlin Firelands, 5-11, sr., 16.9; Deborah Davenport, Cincinnati Woodward, 6-2, sr., 16.8; Jacey Harding, Chillicothe, 5-8, Jr., 22.0; Avery Miller, Chillicothe Unioto, 5-8, sr., 14.0; T.J. Carpenter, Jackson, 5-11, So., 11.8; Mallory Hawley, Pomeroy Meigs, 5-9, sr., 17.5; Hannah Rauch, Fairfield Union, 5-5, sr., 9.5; Kelli Stewart, Waverly, 5-10, jr., 18.0; Laurell Brown, Lodi Cloverleaf, 5-10, sr., 21.9; Sophia Gregory, West Branch, 6-1, so., 12.8; Chloe Neider, Struthers, 5-6, jr. 14.5; Ashley Cudnik, Canal Fulton Northwest, 5-10, jr., 13.1; Annie Watson, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, 6-0, sr., 11.0; Victoria McKnight, Copley, 5-10, jr., 12.9. HONORABLE MENTION Alana Kramer, London, 5-8, jr., 13.2; Reese Pittman, Bloom-Carroll, 5-6, sr., 11.7; Evan Platfoot, Jonathan Alder, 5-7, so., 10.2; Sydnie Smith, Bexley, 5-10, jr., 13.7; Emma West, Highland, 5-10, sr., 13.3; Kylee White, Licking Valley, 5-6, sr., 13.6; Olivia Baumann, Eaton, 6-0, jr., 8.1; Jordan Pettigrew, Ponitz, 5-6, Sr., 21.3; Kacie Badylak, Cincinnati McNicholas, 5-8, sr., 15.0; Mari Gerton, Cincinnati Summit Country Day, 5-7, fr., 16.5; Mahya Lindesmith, Hamilton Badin, 5-7, sr., 14.8 ; Peyton Shafer, Goshen, 5-9, so., 18.5; Alex Frazee, Vincent Warren, 5-9, jr., 15.7; Kenzie Davis, Jackson, 5-11, so., 11.7; Rylee Lisle, Pomeroy Meigs, 6-0, jr., 12.0; Claire Cooperider, Fairfield Union, 5-11, sr., 8.5; Gabby McConnell, Circleville, 5-10, so., 10.9; Hillery Jacobs, Miami Trace, 5-8, jr., 10.5; Gracie Dean, Hillsboro, 5-7, sr., 16.3; Bailey Vulgamore, Waverly, 5-9, jr., 15.1; Bailey Beckstedt, Sheridan, 5-7, sr., 10.0; Tori Jones, Dover, 5-6, sr., 14.7; Mya Oliver, New Concord John Glenn, 5-8, fr., 14.7; Kenli Norman, Byesville Meadowbrook, 5-6, so., 13.5; Jenna Cassidy, Minerva, 5-2, sr., 13.5; Anna Krupa, Dresden Tri-Valley, 5-8, sr.. 13.0; McKenna Scott, Wintersville Indian Creek, 5-6, fr., 12.5; Alexis Thoburn, St. Clairsville, 5-7, sr.,12.3; Hillari Baker, Carrollton, 5-6, so., 12.0; Jeanne Hujer, Richfield Revere, 5-7, sr. 7.1; Tori Smith, Lodi Cloverleaf, 5-11, sr., 14.8; Autumn Meyer, Medina Buckeye, 6-1, sr., 19.8; Abbie Davidson, Salem, 5-5, jr., 8.9; Rylee Hutton, Salem, 5-5, soph, 8.9; Aaliyah Wirth, Wooster Triway, 5-8, so. 13.4; Anna Lippiatt, Beloit West Branch 6-0, sr., 8.6; Connie Cougras, Poland Seminary, 5-4, sr., 12.4; Maggie Pavlansky, Cortland Lakeview, 5-8, jr., 12.8; Sieasia Tripplett, Girard, 5-4, jr., 10.8; Abaigh Fischer, Ravenna Southeast, 5-10, sr., 11.1; Maria Warner, Alliance Marlington, 5-4, jr., 11.2; Shelby Emich, Copley, 5-9, jr., 9.5; Gabby Destefano, Norton, 5-11, sr., 8.7; Lauryn Stover, Gates Mills Gilmour Academy, 5-10, Sr. 10.7; Helen Holley, Shaker Heights Laurel, 6-1, so., 10.0; Taylor Skinner, Jefferson Area, 5-11, Sr., 14.3; Delaney Peters, LaGrange Keystone, 5-7, jr., 15.8; Kate Bollinger, Gates Mills Hawken, 5-8, jr., 15.0; Taylor Haynes, Cleveland Heights Lutheran East, 5-5, so., 15.0; Lilly Stukus, Chagrin Falls, 5-6, fr., 11.8; Kelley Baker, Sandusky Perkins, 6-2, sr., 4.9; Brooklyn Vaughn, Toledo Central Catholic, 5-11, so., 10.8; Ava Craddock, Lima Bath, 5-8, sr., 13.8; Reese Grothaus, Bryan, 5-7, jr., 11.7 ; Haylee Baker, Shelby, 5-8, sr., 12.5; Emma Bollinger, Bellevue, 5-6, sr., 14.3; DC Lanier, Port Clinton, 5-2, so., 20.2; Ryann Steinbrick, Oak Harbor, 5-9, sr., 21.1. tive wins in Ohio high school girls basketball history. By the time the win streak — which started Jan. 17, 2019 — was snapped earlier this month in the regional final, MND was just 10 victories behind the state record held by Millersburg West Holmes (1983-1987).MND’s win streak included three consecutive trips to the state Final Four including two state titles in 2019 and 2021. The Cougars were undefeated (28-0) entering the 2020 state Final Four before the tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A month later, MND was ranked No. 1 nationally by a national media website. MND coach Dr. Scott Rogers said the win streak was a collective effort but it wouldn’t have been possible without Bransford. “If you just look at the body of her work here in the four years — when you think about it — it’s mind-boggling,” Rogers said.”I’m not one that ever talked about the streak that we had. Other than our goal is to win a state championship every year. To be able to go there three consecutive years and have a chance to go there again this past season — I think that will be her legacy.” Like so many wellknown student-athletes who’ve graduated from MND, Bransford’s impact goes beyond lofty basketball statistics. “She’s friends with so many girls in the school,” MND senior power forward Abby Wolterman said. “And she just talks to all the adults, all the teachers. So I think she will just be remembered for the person she is outside of basketball as well.” Bransford’s leadership and how she stayed humble while receiving many accolades had a significant impact on the team this past season. “I’m just so proud of her,” Wolterman said. “And honestly I feel really blessed to be able to play with her. I think she makes me better.” Guardians out 24% of base stealers last season. Quantrill went 8-3 with a 2.79 ERA last season, giving Cleveland a major lift after Bieber and Aaron Civale went down with injuries. The 27-year-old right-hander is expected to begin ‘22 in the rotation. Zimmer has been dogged by injuries for several seasons. He stayed healthy enough last year to play 99 games, the most since his 2017 rookie season. He batted .227 with eight homers, 35 RBIs and 15 stolen bases. Naylor broke his left leg in a violent outfield collision in June. He’s almost fully recovered and gives the Guardians versatility and a spark. He can also play first base and fill in at DH. Division I FIRST TEAM KK Bransford, Cin. Mount Notre Dame 5-9, sr., 22.2 points per game; Chance Gray, Winton Woods, 5-9, sr., 26.0; Kyla Oldacre, Mason, 6-6, sr., 14.8; Sole Williams, Princeton, 5-8, jr., 23.2; Paige Kohler, Olmsted Falls, 5-8, jr., 13.1; Chloe Jeffers, Delaware Hayes, 5-11, sr., 22.2; Mya Perry, Reynoldsburg, 5-11, sr., 18.5; Imarianah Russell, Reynoldsburg, 6-0, sr., 24.8; Lanae Riley, Hoban, 6-0, sr., 21.0; Sinai Douglas, Toledo Start, 5-foot5, so., 16.7. Player of the Year: KK Bransford, Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame Coach of the Year: James Madison, Medina Highland SECOND TEAM Anna Long, Miamisburg, 5-8, sr. 16.5; Mary Meng, Grafton Midview, 6-4, jr., 16.8; Taylor Johnson-Matthews, Lyndhurst Brush, 6-0, Sr., 18.3; Abby Liber, Avon, 5-11, sr., 19.0; Grace Kingery, North Ridgeville, 6-1, so., 18.0; Ajia Schreffler, New Philadelphia, 5-11, sr., 19.0; Berry Wallace, Pickerington Central, 6-1, so., 14.0; Tessa Grady, Dublin Coffman, 6-2, jr., 14.0; Madison Greene, Pickerington Central, 5-7, jr., 17.0; Charia Smith, Columbus Northland, 6-3, sr., 22.7. THIRD TEAM Chyanne Hatcher, Solon, 5-6, jr., 17.5; Audrey Harr, New Philadelphia, 5-6, sr., 12.0; Maddie Vejsicky, Newark, 6-0, sr., 13.0; Kristin Chmielewski, Stow, 5-11, sr, 20.1; Ava Ryncarz, Aurora, 5-9, sr., 19.5; Breezie Williams, GlenOak, 5-5, sr., 16.3; Emma Dretke, Jackson, 5-11, sr., 15.8; Meredith Randulic, Perry, 5-9, sr., 17.7; Elise Bender, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne, 5-11, fr., 15.2; Alysia Lawson, Toledo Bowsher, 5-8, sr., 20.7. SPECIAL MENTION Faith Kuhn, Mansfield Madison, 6-3, sr., 17.2; Alyssa Ziehler, Green, 6-1, sr., 13.0;Justice Steinman-Ross, Marion Harding, 6-0, sr., 19.4; Alyssa Miller, New Philadelphia, 5-11, sr., 11.0; Ava Haddad, Cleveland St. Joseph Academy, 6-0, sr., 13.5; Macie Taylor, Troy, 5-8, sr. 18.3; Brooklin Harris, Logan, 5-6, sr., 17.3; Journey Hildebrand, Brunswick, 5-11, so., 17.5; Alyssa Dill, Canfield, 5-10, sr., 14.0; Alyssa Pompelia, Howland, 5-7, sr., 15.4; Maddie Miller, Medina Highland, 5-8, sr., 14.4; Kendall Carruthers, Holland Springfield, 5-4, jr., 15.1; Dekota Smith, Toledo Notre Dame, 5-8, jr. 13.6; Destiny Robinson, Fremont Ross, 5-5, so., 11.7. HONORABLE MENTION Gigi Bower, Olentangy Liberty, 5-9, so., 13.0; Alexia Gartner, Watkins Memorial, 5-9, sr., 13.0; Nelia Guice, Westerville South, 5-8, jr., 12.7; Kierstyn Liming, Hilliard Davidson, 5-9, sr., 16.7; Laila Marshall, Gahanna, 5-7, jr., 11.5; Kendal George, Centerville, 5-9, jr. 14.5; Sami Bardonaro, Vandalia Butler, 5-9, jr., 19.5; Cecelia Hilgefort, Cincinnati Turpin, 6-0, jr. 17.7; Krissy Kowalski, Harrison, 5-10, sr., 18.7; Abeigael McNally, Cincinnati Colerain, 5-11, sr., 19.3; Allie Stockton, Sidney, 5-9, jr., 17; Leigha Lauer, Marietta, 5-8, fr., 14.3; Olivia Klanac, Medina, 5-9, fr., 12.5; Regan Simpson, Wadsworth, 5-10, sr., 12.7; Hailey Tripp, Medina, 5-6, sr., 11.4; Nora Levy, Wooster, 5-5, jr., 16.1; Alyssa Massucci, Howland, 5-8, so., 10.4; Zayda Creque, Austintown Fitch, 5-5, jr., 18.0; Kiley Dyrlund, Canton GlenOak, 5-11, sr., 12.4; Lauren Pallotta, Massillon Jackson, 5-10, jr., 15.1; Grace Craig, North Canton Hoover, jr., 6-1, 12.7; Paris Stokes, Canton McKinley, 5-5, jr., 15.8; Brooke Haren, Louisville, so., 5-8, 13.8; QuiMari Shelton, Akron Kenmore-Garfield, 5-10, sr., 16.0; Taylor Bass, Strongsville, 5-11, jr., 19.1; Kailey Minch, Eastlake North, 5-6, jr., 17.7; Olivia DiFranco, Grafton Midview, 5-9, so., 18.0; Emily Noerr, Chardon, 5-9, jr., 18.2; Asia Nicholson, Lyndhurst Brush, 6-1, sr., 14.0; Morgan Blackford, Solon, 5-8, jr., 16.4; Mia Kalich, Olmsted Falls, 5-11, jr., 12.0; Kendall Braaten, Berea-Midpark, 5-9, jr., 17.1; Janiah Holmes, Fremont Ross, 5-11, jr., 11.0; Gretchen Sigman, Holland Springfield, 5-11, so., 10.8; Jada Dames, Toledo Bowsher, 5-5, jr., 14.6; Madi Michaelson, Sylvania Northview, 6-0, sr., 10.3; Paige Brown, Sylvania Southview, 5-9, jr., 11.9; Tamyah Worthy, Toledo Start, 5-7, sr., 9.8; Carly Maple, Sylvania Northview, 5-8, sr., 12.7. Bransford From page 5 5.1 assists and 2.5 steals this past season for the Cougars (26-1), a Division I regional finalist. Bransford helped to lead MND to a 98-game win streak — the secondmost amount of consecu- JOB OPENINGS Full-Time Class 1 water operator Full-Time Class 1 sewer operator An opportunity for a great career in a small community by joining our team in Middleport, Ohio. Pay and benefits are negotiable Mail or deliver resumes to: Mayor Fred Hoffman, 659 Pearl St., Middleport, OH 45760 e-mail: flhoffman@frontier.com OH-70278233 Roundup under center to out the door — in an instant. After the Watson trade was announced, Mayfield needed a new football home, and Indianapolis appeared to be a possibility for Mayfield. But the Colts weren’t interested and traded for Atlanta veteran Matt Ryan. The Falcons then signed free agent Marcus Mariota, closing the door on another potential suitor for Mayfield. The New Orleans Saints decided to re-sign Jameis Winston, wiping out another option for Mayfield. Seattle remains a potential destination for Mayfield. But the Seahawks, who are starting anew after recently dealing Russell Wilson to Denver, want to try to Drew Lock first and perhaps draft a young QB to back him up. It’s all left Mayfield out. He is due to make $18.8 million next season, and his contract makes it No phone calls From page 5 2021 due to a strained left oblique muscle. Hedges doesn’t do much at the plate but he’s solid behind it. He’s taking over as the starter after the Guardians chose not to pick up Roberto Pérez’s option. 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She was not in the line of succession to the presidency, however, because she was a native of Prague. The glass ceiling that she broke was universally admired, even by her political detractors. In announcing her death on Twitter, Albright’s family said she died of cancer and was surrounded by family and friends: “We have lost a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend,” the statement said. Outpourings of condolences came quickly. Clinton called her “one of the finest Secretaries of State, an outstanding U.N. 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Albright has died of cancer, her family said as the first female SecWednesday. She was 84. retary of State and quite literally opened doors for fight to preserve freedom of free societies for peace a large elements of our of our workforce,” he said. in our world.” and democracy.” In 2012, President President Joe Biden “Laura and I are heartBarack Obama awarded and Secretary of State broken by the news of Antony Blinken had been Albright the Medal of Madeleine Albright’s Freedom, the nation’s death,” said former Presi- informed of Albright’s death as they were flying highest civilian honor, dent George W. Bush. saying her life was an “She lived out the Ameri- to Brussels for an emergency meeting of NATO inspiration to all American dream and helped cans. leaders about Ukraine. others realize it. ... 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NATO estimates that as many as 15,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the invasion of Ukraine. Moscow and more military aid to Ukraine, he warned there is a “real threat” Russia could use chemical weapons. On the eve of a meeting with Biden, European Union nations signed off on another 500 million euros ($550 million) in military aid for Ukraine. The U.S. has also determined that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine, and it will work to prosecute the offenders, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. He cited evidence of indiscriminate or deliberate attacks against civilians and the destruction of apartment buildings, schools, hospitals, shopping centers and other sites. Addressing Japan’s parliament, Zelenskyy said thousands of his people have been killed, including at least 121 children. “Our people cannot even adequately bury their murdered relatives, friends and neighbors. They have to be buried right in the yards of destroyed buildings, next to the roads,” he said. Still, major Russian objectives remain unfulfilled. The capital, Kyiv, has been bombarded repeatedly but is not even encircled. Near-constant shelling and gunfire shook the city Wednesday, with air raid sirens wailing and plumes of black smoke rising from the western outskirts, where the two sides battled for control of multiple suburbs. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said at least 264 civilians have been killed in the capital since the war broke out. The shelling also claimed the life of another journalist Wednesday. The independent Russian news outlet The Insider said Russian journalist Oksana Baulina had been killed in a Kyiv neighborhood. of sale, unless approved by our staff. Owner of property and Auctioneer are not responsible for any bodily or property damage on the premises. 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The secretary of state’s office said a review of Blystone’s campaign finance reports from 2021 found missing information about donors and missing or vague details about expenditures and contributors. It also said the campaign could be required to refund more money that may have come from corporations. Blystone, who has been working to build grassroots support for his long-shot challenge to DeWine, has gained a following among voters upset with the governor’s business restrictions and other mandates imposed during the pandemic. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing DeWine From page 1 sacrifices. And you showed the world that Ohioans are resilient,” DeWine said. DeWine delivered his only other State of the State on March 5, 2019, with the pandemic canceling the next two annual addresses. DeWine faces a faces a four-way GOP primary in May, thanks to anger from conservatives over his efforts to slow the pandemic spread, including early shutdown orders and a statewide mask mandate. He ducked a chance to debate his three far-right challengers next week. The governor indirectly kept politics out of his speech, instead promot- ing the notion that the state’s time “is now,” as illustrated by projects such as the Intel investment. “Ohio is making some noise and people are going to have to pay attention to us. And we are in fact coming for it all,” DeWine concluded, echoing the words of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback — and Ohio native — Joe Burrow before the team’s Super Bowl appearance. Ohio’s unemployment rate this past January was slightly lower than what it was when the pandemic struck in March 2020. But the state workforce also has shrunk by about 190,000 workers since the pandemic, and many companies are still struggling to find workers. DeWine began the speech in the Ohio House chamber with references to the war in Ukraine. Bohdan John Danylo, of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma, gave the opening prayer, and DeWine’s first words addressed the war. “On behalf of the people of the state of Ohio, and all who love freedom, I say in salute: Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the heroes,” DeWine said. The governor spent more than 10 minutes talking about the need for Ohio to improve mental health treatment, and also promised efforts to boost investment in Appalachia and strengthen programs benefitting students. He also promoted his administration’s efforts to help law enforcement, contrasting that with calls to defund the police, Thursday, March 24, 2022 9 “You rallied together. You made extraordinary sacrifices. And you showed the world that Ohioans are resilient.” — Mi5e DeWine, Ohio governor spurring a standing ovation in the Republicandominated legislature. Democrats noted that earlier this month, the governor signed legislation ending the state’s concealed weapons permit requirement over the opposition of law enforcement groups. During the speech, DeWine left unmentioned the possibility Ohio may have to move its May 3 primary because the Ohio Redistricting Commis- sion, of which DeWine is a member, has failed three times to adopt a new set of constitutional legislative maps. DeWine also did not reference an ongoing $60 million bribery scheme that included passage of a 2019 bill that the governor signed bailing out two nuclear power plants. The scandal resulted in charges against former Republican House Speaker Larry Householder, who was expelled from office last summer. Just minutes before the governor began speaking, attorneys representing investors in utility giant FirstEnergy Corp. for the first time said the company’s former chief executive and a top official masterminded payments to public officials in that scheme. Over the past two years, the governor has faced criticism from many fellow Republicans for his efforts to slow the spread of the pandemic, and DeWine acknowledged at the start of his speech that, “no governor and General Assembly agree on everything.” Later, he touched on two of those disagreements: asking lawmakers to pass a stalled proposal to increase penalties on violent felons, part of a package of proposals DeWine offered after the August 2019 mass shooting in Dayton. He also asked lawmakers to pass a bill cracking down on distracted driving that also is stuck in the Legislature. 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�NEWS/WEATHER 10 Thursday, March 24, 2022 Nest Attorneys: Utility’s ex-CEO planned payments By John Seewer Associated Press Utility giant FirstEnergy Corp.’s former chief executive and a top official masterminded payments to public officials in an alleged $60 million bribery scheme to win a legislative bailout for two Ohio nuclear plants, attorneys representing investors in the utility said Jones Wednesday. The two attorneys, under order from a federal judge to reveal the names, wrote in a court document that former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and senior vice president Michael Dowling were responsible for the company’s role. FirstEnergy fired Jones and Dowling in October 2020 for what the company said were violations of its policies and code of conduct — three months after federal investigators arrested one of Ohio’s most powerful politicians in what has been called the biggest corruption scandal in state history. An attorney for the former CEO said Wednesday that the statements in the court documents are not evidence, and reiterated that Jones “did not engage in any unlawful conduct or violate any of FirstEnergy’s policies.” Messages seeking comment were left with Dowling’s attorneys. Neither of the former FirstEnergy officials have been criminally charged in the investigation. Although the firing of the two executives had implied the scheme was authorized at the highest levels of the company, this is the first time any FirstEnergy executives have been publicly linked to arranging the payments. “Discovery received would have shown at trial that two senior executives of FirstEnergy devised and orchestrated FirstEnergy’s payments to public officials in exchange for favorable legislation and regulatory action,” the investors’ attorneys said in an affidavit. They also said Jones and Dowling have “vehemently denied acting improperly.” The attorneys initially balked at revealing the names at a hearing earlier in March, saying that publicly disclosing the names could be harmful to FirstEnergy and its related criminal and civil cases. The judge’s order stemmed from a proposed settlement of lawsuits filed by shareholders on behalf of FirstEnergy against board members and top executives in the wake of allegations that the company paid bribes in exchange for a $1 billion bailout for nuclear plants operated at the time by a whollyowned FirstEnergy subsidiary. The settlement calls for FirstEnergy’s insurer to pay the company $180 million, minus attorney fees, on behalf of board members and company executives. Other provisions include an agreement that six longtime board members not stand for reelection at FirstEnergy’s next shareholder meeting. TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM SUN & MOON Today 7:26 a.m. 7:44 p.m. 2:12 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Last Mar 25 New Apr 1 First Apr 9 Full Apr 16 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Major 5:48a 6:50a 7:49a 8:44a 9:34a 10:21a 11:04a Minor 12:03p 12:41a 1:34a 2:29a 3:21a 4:08a 4:53a Major 6:18p 7:20p 8:19p 9:13p 10:01p 10:46p 11:28p Minor ---1:05p 2:04p 2:58p 3:48p 4:33p 5:16p WEATHER HISTORY Kansas City, Mo., already knows the danger of severe spring thunderstorms and tornadoes. However, on March 24, 1912, 25 inches of snow accumulated in 24 hours. for the third-grade state assessments, beginning in the 2019-2020 school year. The board adopted the OTES. 2.0 Standards Based Teacher Evaluation Policy Framework as approved by ODE and in consultation with MLTA and District Administration. The next meeting for the Meigs Local Board of Education is set for Wednesday, March 23 at the central office at 6:30 p.m. Charges and all local agencies to protect our community and our children’s future from these drugs that ruin so many lives in our area.” The Washington, Morgan, Noble, Monroe and Meigs Major Crimes Task Force is part of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s Organized Crime Investigation Commission and is comprised of representatives of the Washington, Monroe, Morgan, Noble and Meigs County Sheriff’s Offices; the Marietta, Belpre, Middleport and McConnelsville Police Departments; the Washington, Morgan, Noble and Meigs County Prosecutor’s Office’s, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. County Court, further stated the news release. Chief Mony Wood stated the Middleport Police Department “is proud to be a member of the Major Crimes Task Force.” Chief Wood’s statement via the news release also included the following: “We will continue to work in conjunction with the Major Crimes Task Force EXTENDED FORECAST FRIDAY SATURDAY 55° 53° Cloudy and cooler Breezy today with clouds and sun. Thickening clouds tonight. High 60° / Low 41° 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme POLLEN & MOLD Low Moderate High Very High Lucasville 58/41 Primary: cedar, pine, other Mold: 233 Moderate High Very High Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services AIR QUALITY 300 500 Primary pollutant: Ozone Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Wed. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Level 12.67 17.89 22.30 12.77 13.08 25.73 12.36 27.16 34.74 12.38 22.10 34.40 22.10 24-hr. Chg. -0.58 -0.81 -0.38 -0.39 -0.04 -0.10 +0.27 +0.06 -0.15 -0.30 +0.50 none -0.30 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2022 52° 42° Chilly with times of clouds and sun Cloudy with a couple of showers Ashland 60/42 Grayson 59/42 Belpre 60/41 Athens 59/40 St. Marys 61/42 Parkersburg 61/41 Coolville 59/41 Elizabeth 61/42 Spencer 60/41 Buffalo 59/41 Ironton 60/42 Milton 60/41 Clendenin 62/41 St. Albans 62/41 Huntington 60/42 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 90s 54/43 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s San Francisco 62/49 20s 10s 0s -0s Los Angeles 88/60 -10s T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front WEDNESDAY 59° 37° Cloudy with times of rain NATIONAL CITIES Marietta 60/41 Wilkesville 58/40 POMEROY Jackson 60/41 59/40 Ravenswood Rio Grande 60/42 59/40 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 54/40 GALLIPOLIS 60/41 61/41 59/41 South Shore Greenup 60/42 58/41 51 0 50 100 150 200 Portsmouth 59/41 Partly sunny, cold; breezy in the p.m. TUESDAY 46° 31° Murray City 57/39 McArthur 58/39 Waverly 57/40 Pollen: 315 Logan 57/39 MONDAY 42° 18° A shower; windy in the afternoon Adelphi 57/40 Chillicothe 57/40 SUNDAY 41° 23° Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 1 Low MOON PHASES Tope, David Tucker and Shara Tucker. Betty Hoschar was approved as a substitute teacher for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year, as recommended by the Athens- Meigs ESC, and pending completion of all administrative requirements. A resolution for district choice for thirdgrade testing was adopted by the board. The district has approved the option of paper or online test administration only 8 PM Primary: cladosporium, other Fri. 7:24 a.m. 7:45 p.m. 3:20 a.m. 12:29 p.m. year, pending completion of the required ODE/OHSAA and all administrative requireFrom page 1 ments. The following were Athens-Meigs ESC, and approved as Volunteer pending completion Assistant Archery Coachof all administrative es for the 2021-2022 requirements: Chanda Forbes, Richard “Bryan” school year, pending Callebs and Steven Dun- completion of all administrative requirements: fee. Mike Mayer, Dawn Sydney Kennedy Smarr, Shannon Roush, and Mike O’Neil were Julie Mayer, Carlos McKapproved as Meigs Jr. High volunteer assistant night, Stephanie Roush, Dennis Little, Kristi track and field coaches for the 2021-2022 school McKnight, Amanda Taylor and Coon were both charged with felony drug trafficking and felony drug possession and were transported to the Middleport Jail where they were awaiting arraignment in the Meigs The AccuWeather.com Asthma Index combines the effects of current air quality, pollen counts, wind, temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, and changes from past weather conditions to provide a scale showing the overall probability and severity of an asthma attack. 0.02 2.97 3.16 13.69 9.63 About the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) The Appalachian Regional Commission is an economic development partnership agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build Information from Gallia-Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational School District. From page 1 Temperature 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Wed. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date thank all of the staff, partner school districts, board of education members, business/industry partners, economic development partners, regional Ohio technical centers, post-secondary leaders, and local, state & federal leaders. BHCC is excited to be part of this initiative, and will continue to develop opportunities for all students and community stakeholders within the region. Agenda AccuWeather.com Asthma Index™ (in inches) educational services offered by BHCC while removing a primary barrier for obtaining educational services. The BHCC’s scope of work encompasses local, state, and federal critical investment opportunities and ensures those in the Appalachian region have access to educational and economic resources that have long been missing. Buckeye Hills Career Center would like to on improving critical infrastructure by implementing transportation services to underserved counties. Meigs and Vinton counties have been impacted by loss of coal and coal-ran industries, as well as a lack of public transportation. This investment will ensure continued access to all HEALTH TODAY Precipitation abandon the eggs. As with many of Ohio’s native wildlife species, bald eagles require specific habitat conditions to thrive. Bald eagle habitat protection and research is funded by the sale of bald eagle conservation license plates, income tax check-off donations to the Endangered Species and Wildlife Diversity Fund, and sales of the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp. Learn how to support Ohio’s magnificent wildlife at wildohio.gov. Information provided by ODNR. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov. From page 1 Statistics through 3 p.m. Wed. 78° 60° 60° 38° 87° in 1907 19° in 1959 its population increased. After much hard work and continued conservation, the bald eagle was removed from the federal list of threatened and endangered species in 2007, and from Ohio’s list in 2012. Bald eagles are protected under both state law and the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, making it illegal to disturb bald eagles. When viewing these majestic birds, remember to respect the bird’s space and stay at least 100 yards away. Disturbing bald eagles at the nest site could lead the pair to Buckeye ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low was completed to locate every active bald eagle nest in Ohio. The results indicated Ohio had 707 From page 1 active eagle nests in 85 counties. Most nests were incredibly proud that Ohio’s bald eagle popula- confirmed on private tion continues to improve property, with about 150 on public lands. Of those, and grow.” 43 nests were located on Bald eagles thrive in Division of Wildlife propspaces with clean water erties. and fish, their preferred The bald eagle was food. Lake Erie and other once an endangered spelarge waterbodies host cies, with only four nestthe highest number of ing pairs in Ohio in 1979. eagles because of easy access to food resources. Thanks to partnerships between the Division of All Ohioans can report a Wildlife, Ohio zoos, wildbald eagle nest at wildolife rehabilitation facilihio.gov or through the HuntFish OH mobile app. ties, concerned landowners, and conservationists In 2020, a nest census 48° 37° 46° Daily Sentinel Charleston 64/42 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 41/25 Billings 61/32 Montreal 42/35 Minneapolis 46/35 Toronto 52/37 Detroit 51/37 Chicago 45/36 Denver 66/36 New York 51/46 Washington 72/49 Kansas City 45/34 City Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Atlantic City Baltimore Billings Boise Boston Charleston, WV Charlotte Cheyenne Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Miami Minneapolis Nashville New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland, ME Raleigh Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Washington, DC Today Fri. Hi/Lo/W 67/41/s 41/35/pc 66/46/pc 61/49/r 70/46/r 61/32/pc 67/43/pc 44/42/r 64/42/pc 69/45/c 60/32/s 45/36/r 54/39/c 54/41/c 55/39/c 67/42/s 66/36/pc 43/34/sf 51/37/c 83/70/pc 73/44/s 48/37/c 45/34/sh 86/60/s 59/40/pc 88/60/s 56/41/c 85/70/t 46/35/s 58/43/pc 72/52/pc 51/46/r 61/37/s 79/58/t 63/48/r 86/60/s 59/38/pc 39/36/r 68/47/r 72/49/c 46/38/r 69/47/s 62/49/pc 54/43/pc 72/49/r Hi/Lo/W 73/43/s 41/32/r 63/46/c 60/46/pc 62/42/pc 52/38/pc 75/46/pc 57/42/c 50/38/c 67/43/pc 58/41/pc 51/31/pc 50/37/c 47/35/sh 50/36/c 77/49/s 64/43/pc 52/28/pc 48/33/sh 82/69/s 80/49/s 51/34/c 57/35/s 88/63/s 70/43/s 88/61/pc 54/39/c 74/61/c 40/23/c 56/42/c 73/53/s 61/45/pc 72/42/s 74/55/pc 61/44/pc 92/64/s 47/36/c 51/36/c 67/43/pc 64/42/pc 62/39/pc 75/52/s 66/50/pc 58/45/c 62/45/pc EXTREMES WEDNESDAY National for the 48 contiguous states El Paso 73/44 Chihuahua 73/35 High Low Atlanta 66/46 Global Houston 73/44 Monterrey 79/51 90° in Plant City, FL -17° in Yellowstone N.P., WY High Low Miami 85/70 113° in Matam, Senegal -48° in Isachsen, Canada Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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