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Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it WASHINGTON (AP) — Fencing has gone up around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts center for repairs. That vote came after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump's name to the building. The Republican had said in a social media post that the closure was needed for safety repairs. But he said the repairs, which Congress has allocated $257 million to cover, would only happen ...

Warren volleyball bounces back, sweeps Fort Frye

BEVERLY — After a four-set loss to rival Marietta last Thursday, the Warren volleyball team needed a mental reset. “At Friday's practice, we did not touch a single ball,” said Warren head coach Kaitlyn Cremeans. Instead, the Warriors focused on improving their mindset. Practice made perfect in Tuesday’s dual with Fort Frye, as Warren claimed a 25-23, 30-28, 25-18 sweep at Dan Liedtke Court. “Our practice after Marietta, we took a personality test,” said Warren senior Elayna Greenwalt. “We did a bunch of team things to make our chemistry better, and it definitely ...

Guardians beat White Sox to take AL Central lead

CLEVELAND (AP) — Petey Halpin hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning, Parker Messick struck out eight and the Cleveland Guardians moved into first place in the AL Central with a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Cleveland (78-75) has a half-game lead over Chicago ...

Local Calendar

Thursday, Sept. 17 High school football: Ritchie County at St. Marys, 7 p.m. High school volleyball: Parkersburg/North Marion at John Marshall; Charleston Catholic at Williamstown, 6 p.m.; St. Marys/Madonna at Magnolia, 5:30 p.m.; Wood County Christian at Parkersburg Catholic, 5:15/6 p.m.; Wirt County at Gilmer County, 6 p.m.; Marietta at Shenandoah, 7 p.m.; Linsly at Fort Frye; Belpre at Waterford; Parkersburg South/Oak Glen at UNiversity, 6 p.m. High school golf: Williamstown, Marietta vs. Parkersburg South (at Woodridge), 4 p.m.; OVAC Championships, 8 a.m. at Oglebay Jones ...

Scoreboard

HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS Marietta 4, Athens 1 Singles Olivia Vessels (M) def. Abigail Lim (A) 6-0,6-0; Chloe Choi (A) def. Lily Marshall (M) 3-6,2-3; Theda Tofoute (M) def. Jane Park (A) 6-0,6-0; Audrey Goeller/Maya Diki (M) def. Clara Arauz/Olivia Fradin (A) 6-3,6-1; Kate Patterson/Eva Tornes (M) def. Josey Bourque/Rylee McConnell (A) 6-1,6-0 Record: Marietta 8-3 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Ravenswood d. Clay County 25-16, 25-11, 26-24 Ravenswood (18-3) stats: Anna Casto 20 pts, 4 aces, 17D, 1B, 10K; Makenna Creel 19 pts, 1 ace, 13D, 2B, 12K; Maddie Slater 13 pts, 3 aces, 6D, 4B, 14 ...

Golf Glance

European tour BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Virginia Water, England. Course: Wentworth GC (West). Yardage: 7,267. Par: 72. Prize money: $9 million. Winner's share: $1.5 million. Television: Thursday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Golf Channel). Defending champion: Alex Noren. Race to Dubai leader: Patrick Reed. Last week: Shane Lowry won the Amgen Irish Open. Notes: The flagship event of the European tour has one of its strongest fields, including three of the four major champions this year in Rory McIlroy, Aaron Rai and ...