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OU fires Capel after two losing seasons
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma fired coach Jeff Capel on Monday after he followed a trip to the NCAA tournament's regional finals with the program's first back-to-back losing seasons since 1967.
Ron DeVore 1955 - 2011
ST. JOHN - Ron DeVore, 55, died March 13 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Aug. 3, 1955, in St. John, the son of Ronnie W. and Patricia J. (Sayler) DeVore. He was a cowboy and lifelong resident of St. John, graduating from St. John High School in 1973.
BCC baseball game canceled
The Barton Community College baseball game against Iowa Western scheduled for Monday has been canceled due to snow on the fields.
Midweek games make bracket predictions difficult
Filling out an NCAA tournament bracket is tougher this year, and it has nothing to do with the caliber of competition.
Ohio State runaway No. 1 in final AP poll
Ohio State, Kansas and Duke were the only teams ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press' college basketball poll this season, and they were among nine teams in the Top 25 from start to finish.
Hoisington chambers names Labor Day theme
HOISINGTON - The Hoisington Chamber of Commerce has chosen a theme the 2011 Labor Day celebration. It will be "There's No Place Like Home."
Rotary Club to hold Irish Stew fundraiser
Rotary Club of Ellinwood will hold their third-annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Stew fundraiser on from 5-7 p.m. March 17 in the Ellinwood High School commons area. Tickets are $5 per person for Irish stew, cornbread and cake. Drinks are provided and carry out is available. Tickets may be purchased form Rotary Club members or at the door. Proceeds will go to eradication of polio which is the Rotary International project in partnership with ...
Ellinwood HS/MS Honor Roll
3.2 GPA and above with no D's, F's or I's (Students making all A's are denoted with an *) 7th Grade: Tamika Arndt, Madyson Bruno, Josiah Caspers*, Connor Ewing, Michaela Hughes*, Ashley Lamb, Mikayla Monday, Avery Pike, Ryan Pray, Alexander Robl*, Kaleb Schartz, Cassidy Schlessiger, Katie Shafer, Mattie Shafer*, Theron Sjogren, Laura Standlee, Yvette Teran 8th Grade: Tawny Arndt*, Delaney Beckwith, Elizabeth Frakes, Keaton Goering*, Shiani Hughes, Chelsea Kaspar, Rebecca Parke, ...
Claflin Fire Department reports news for Feb.
Last month, Claflin EMS personnel were dispatched for: a possible stroke, an injury auto accident, a fall victim and a patient that was injured in a home accident.
Volunteers complete training with Family Crisis Center
amily Crisis Center Inc. recently recognized its newest volunteers and their accomplishments in completing 40 hours of initial training.
Pitt gains top seed in Southeast Regional
PITTSBURGH - The expanded NCAA tournament field - now at 68 teams - has thrown a wrinkle into the art of scouting an opponent for Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon.
Ohio State is No. 1 seed in East Region and overall top seed
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Top-ranked Ohio State will be staying close to home in the NCAA tournament.
AP TOP 25 capsules
No. 1 Ohio State 71, Penn State 60 INDIANAPOLIS - Jared Sullinger had 15 points and 11 rebounds and No. 1 Ohio State defeated Penn State in the Big Ten tournament final on Sunday. Sullinger, the tournament's most outstanding player, averaged 16.3 points and 14 rebounds in the tournament to help the top-seeded Buckeyes (32-2) repeat as champions. William Buford scored 18 points and Jon Diebler added 15 for the ...
Duke gets No. 1 seed in West Regional
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Duke's path to a second straight national championship will take the Blue Devils west.
Utah State has 30 wins but only No. 12 seed
Utah State won 30 games this season but was rewarded with only a No. 12 seed in the NCAA tournament and will face No. 5 seed Kansas State on Thursday in a second-round game in Tucson, Ariz.
