BLADE STAFF TIFFIN – When West Liberty University opened the current season recently with a rout of Tiffin, three area players were part of the Hilltoppers’ effort. West Liberty, which has led the nation in scoring on the Division II level for the past four seasons, raced to a 113-72 win over the Dragons. Jordan Fortney, a graduate of Bowling Green High School and a junior starting guard for …

By Nancy Huddleston, Editor “Build it and they will come,” is a phrase that’s often used by planners to rationalize the need for urban improvements. But in the case of the intersection of county roads 27 and 44, that phrase might be modified to “build it for when they come,” as growth models for the area all point to the south. read more

BHS BOYS HOOPS PREVIEW: By Dave Payne “There were applicants from something like 20 states,” said Macy, who played Division II college and high school basketball in Minnesota and Indiana, respectively. “The field was narrowed to 12 to 15 candidates and eventually to three. We all went through the interview process and I got the job.

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By Andy Powell Times Staff Writer A second member of the Etowah County Commission has committed funds to the Black Creek Parkway project.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker’s lawyer says he’s trying to resolve criminal charges stemming from more than $800,000 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos.

Going into the 2009 football season, Hopkins High wasn’t necessarily expecting a Classic Lake football title. After all, the Royals lost nine of 11 starters from the 2008 offensive unit to graduation, and the defense was also inexperienced.

LOCKBOURNE — Elmwood junior Nick Goebel finished seventh overall in the Division III boys race to highlight the county’s runners at the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s state cross country meet Saturday at Scioto Downs. Lake’s Zach Powell also earned All-Ohio honors in the Division II boys race, finishing 23rd in a time of 16:37. The top 25 individual runners earn All-Ohio. The Elmwood …