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Sports roundup: How local teams performed last weekend

April 13, 2026

Baseball saw some big wins last Saturday. Bay Port crushed De Pere in two straight games, scoring nine runs in the first match and five in the second. Pitcher Quinn Boeckman held his own early on, while Parker Broehm and Ethan Hawley stepped up later. Meanwhile, Notre Dame completely shut out Green

sports

Golf’s big move to Frisco and why Texas is the new green giant

April 13, 2026

Next year, Frisco will host one of golf’s biggest events for the first time in over six decades. The PGA Championship’s arrival in the Dallas-Fort Worth area isn’t just about sports—it’s a business boom in the making. With a brand-new 660-acre golf complex, the region is positioning itself as a majo

opinion

Remembering Two Firefighters Who Gave Everything

April 13, 2026

Two local firefighters died this month while saving others. Jeff Buck and Robert Shick Jr. worked for the Walnuttown Fire Company for decades. Buck joined at 17 and led the company for seven years. Shick started even younger, serving for over 40 years in different roles. Their deaths were sudden. A

politics

Roger Mills: From Soldier to Texas Politician

April 13, 2026

Roger Mills had two very different careers: one as a fighter in the Civil War and another as a politician trying to shape America’s future. Born in 1832 in Kentucky, he grew up during a time when Texas was still a young state. His family moved to Texas in 1849, just after wars ended and new lands op

health

Wild animals acting oddly in southern New Mexico parks prompt safety alerts

April 13, 2026

Reports from catron county describe bobcats and foxes moving toward people rather than fleeing – a red flag since such bold behavior often signals sickness in the wild. No bites occurred in the two incidents, but staff worry the animals may carry rabies after a bobcat in nearby Sierra county tested

environment

Community Green Day Sparks Hope in DeKalb

April 12, 2026

The campus of Northern Illinois University buzzed with excitement on Saturday as DeKalb County Earth Fest returned for its third year. The celebration, built through a partnership between DeCarbon DeKalb and the university, aimed to connect people with nature without heavy guilt. The opening keynot

sports

Cameron Young: From Caddy to Champion – A 28‑Year‑Old’s Money and Milestones

April 12, 2026

Cameron Young started by carrying clubs at his dad’s country club, but now he earns more than $4 million in a single tournament. His net worth for 2026 is expected to fall between $17 million and $18 million, thanks to big prize money from the PLAYERS Championship and the Wyndham Championship, plu

politics

April’s Mixed Headlines: Sports, Politics, and Legal Battles Dominate the Week

April 12, 2026

Another NCAA basketball season wrapped up Monday when Michigan beat UConn 6-3 in a tight final game. This was big news for the Big Ten, marking their first men’s basketball championship in nearly 30 years. Meanwhile, Illinois, a top contender just days before, got eliminated in the semifinals. This

opinion

Why Naples residents aren't buying airport noise as city appeal

April 12, 2026

A Naples local isn't impressed by the idea that airport noise adds to the city's charm. Over 125, 000 flights take off and land at Naples Airport each year, making constant noise a daily reality. One resident pointed out that calling this noise "charming" feels out of touch when it disrupts peace an

sports

Shane Lowry: A Golf Star Grounded in Irish Roots

April 11, 2026

Shane Lowry is a well‑known name on the golf course, but his story begins far from the fairways. Born in Mullingar on April 2, 1987, he grew up in Clara, a small town in County Offaly that still feels like home to him. His background is unmistakably Irish; his family line stretches back generatio