MOUNT VERNON – Shad Creamer is unassuming. At 5-foot-9, he’s often the shortest man on the court. He’s not blindingly fast or shockingly springy. But he brings something else to […]
Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
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Late bucket propels Mount Vernon past Madison in OCC thriller
MOUNT VERNON – When Doug Savage’s team entered quarantine earlier this month, he feared the worst. Along with his players’ health and well-being, Savage was concerned about their ability to […]
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Freddies overcome late Bulldog rally, remain undefeated
HOWARD – By the time Kaid Carpenter hoisted his shot-heard-round-the-KMAC on Tuesday night, it had been six minutes and 35 seconds since Fredericktown last scored. The Freddies (13-0), ranked fifth […]
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Suspect apprehended after multi-unit manhunt near Fredericktown
FREDERICKTOWN — On Nov. 23, Matthew S. Adams led Mount Vernon police officers on a high-speed chase through the city’s east side. Police had attempted to stop his vehicle for […]
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Fredericktown upends powerhouse Danville, wins 7th straight
DANVILLE – When Tim Maceyko came to Fredericktown in 2018, the young Freddies simply couldn’t string two wins together. They finished 2-20 that year, with both wins coming in non-conference […]
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Fredericktown honors Ruhl with ‘Key to the Village’
FREDERICKTOWN – Every small town has someone who keeps it running – who does the dirty, often thankless work that allows residents to go about their lives unbothered. In Fredericktown, […]
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Running down a dream: Caputo, Freddies set to chase history at state XC meet
FREDERICKTOWN – The most dramatic point in any cross country race isn’t when the fastest runners are trading strides down the home stretch, or crossing the finish line at almost […]
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Lexington’s Ruminski, Ashland’s Sabo earn all-Ohio honors
COLUMBUS – In her coach’s eyes, Mandy Ruminski is one-of-a-kind. The Lexington senior qualified for state all four years. She did it in two different divisions, representing Div. II Shelby […]