Women's Basketball, Dec. 30
The Bluffton University women's basketball team wrapped up the 2022 McDonald's Holiday Classic with a 54-43 loss to the Denison University Big Red. The Beavers fell to 7-4 on the season while Denison improved to 5-6.
A quiet morning muffled by fog created this dreamy scene on Cobb Lake (a.k.a. The National) on January 2, 2023. Alternative title? Fowl weather on Cobb Lake/The National.
Tournament host Bluffton defeated Arlington 63-51 in the finals of the annual Lewis Family McDonald's Holiday Classic boys basketball competition Friday night.
Pirate sophomore sniper Marek Donaldson scored 18 points in the victory and earned tournament MVP honors. He scored 44 points in the two-day tourney on the strength of 12 triples.
The Pirates led 13-11 after the first period as Wade Ginther scored eight points on four baskets.
Dortha E. Radabaugh, 88, passed away December 29, 2022, at the Mennonite Memorial Home of Bluffton.
Dortha was born February 1, 1934, to James and Fannie (Conine) Crawfis who preceded her in death. On December 13, 1954 she married N. Reed Radabaugh who preceded her in death on April 30, 2004.
Last night at 11:34 p.m., Jacob Davidson was taken into custody near Chapmanville, West Virginia.
COLUMBUS–The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently seeking the public’s assistance in locating a dangerous escapee.
On December 29, Jacob D. Davidson escaped from Twin Valley Behavioral Heath Hospital located at 2200 West Broad Street in Columbus. Davidson, 38, is described as a white male with blue eyes, 5’11” tall and 210 pounds. He was last seen with brown hair and a full beard.
Robert "Bob" W. Watkins, 80, passed away December 29, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
Robert was born August 11, 1942 in Mount Cory, to Wayne and Hazel (Salsbury) Watkins who preceded him in death. On January 4, 1964 he married Sandra (Green) Watkins who preceded him in death on May 3, 2006.
Robert was a 1960 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School and retired from Whirlpool. He enjoyed hunting and cheering for the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes.
