Looking Back from Our Archives
From the Apr 9, 2024 e-Edition
10 Years Ago — Carla Craddock slides safely for an RBI triple against the Lady Bulldogs.
*Carroll County coordinated a health mock crash for high schoolers.
*Jason Martin and Brittany Washburn announced their engagement.
25 Years Ago — Hunter Cole missed a pitch, then Nick Ghyers caught it behind the Plate.
*Jessica Martin bunted against Bradford.
50 Years Ago — Pam Blakeburn, Anna Rose Warren, and Zahra Jevan were selected Best Dressed Coed at Bethel.
*Bethel Sighed Illinois Basketball star Tony Byrd.
75 Years Ago — The National Stores had an Easter Sale.
*A 49 ford Tudor Sedan was only $1,537.16.
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