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Marietta hires Jason Ellis to coach boys hoops

In his playing days at Marietta College, Jason Ellis became known for taking over games with his scoring prowess. Now, he’s hoping to take over games at Marietta High School, but in a different capacity. The Tigers have hired Ellis as their new boys basketball coach. Ellis coached middle ...

Liedtke’s next chapter begins at Shenandoah

SARAHSVILLE — Not long after accepting the position of athletic director at Shenandoah High School, former Fort Frye baseball coach Trey Engle found out he was going to need to fill the position of head basketball coach. Immediately, Engle had one candidate in mind in former Fort Frye ...

Catching up: Turner Hill enjoys power surge at triple-A

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If the San Francisco Giants organization didn’t have Marietta native Turner Hill on their radar before, they most certainly do now. Already in the midst of an outstanding 2026 season, the month of June has no doubt been the best month of Hill’s four-year minor ...

Strange, Jags agree to extension

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars announced Wednesday they have agreed to a contract extension with Brenton Strange, making sure to keep the tight end coming off the best season of his career. The Jaguars did not share terms of the deal. The NFL Network reported the deal ...

Holes-In-One

Jackson aces Mingo Bottom Steve Jackson, of Pennsboro, recorded his first career hole-in-one Thursday at Mingo Bottom Golf Club. Jackson used a 5-hybrid to ace the 180-yard, par-3, No. 8 hole. The feat was witnessed by Tony McVey, Jim Bruce and Rick Haddad. Dunbar aces Mingo Bottom Terry Dunbar, of Rockport, recorded his third career hole-in-one on Thursday at Mingo Bottom Golf Club. Dunbar used a pitching wedge to ace the 113-yard, par-3, No. 13 hole from the super senior tees. The feat was witnessed by Eddie Piggott, Jeff Valentine and Billy Dotson.

Putnam's many miles: Marietta runner grinded his way to the top

During the final lap of the 3200 meter run at the OHSAA state track meet, Ian Putnam found himself all alone in first place. After failing to get past districts the season before, the Marietta junior was in position to bring home a state championship. “We started, and (Tippecanoe’s) ...