In the Thursday, August 28, 2025 issue
Milan man held at gunpoint after illegally entering home
Mark Taylor of Milan, didn’t waste any time in getting home when he got a call from his wife last Wednesday, August 20. Mark pulled up to his house, blocking another truck that was in the driveway and jumped out commanding that the intruder inside his …
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Lady Eagles extend win streak
Jac-Cen-Del volleyball continues to roll and the win streak is now at four matches after a clean sweep of Southwestern (Shelby) by a 3-0 score on the road Monday night. The Lady Eagles have now completed a regular season sweep of Southwestern and have …
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Drummer from the band Tesla joins in the fun
Post #173 Sons of the American Legion hosted their 2nd annual Rock the Lot on Sat., August 23. Matt Schuerman and Cody Buchanan of 650North entertained the crowd first, followed by Of All Days, out of Cincinnati. In attendance enjoying the event was Troy Luccketta, original founding member and drummer (36 years) for the popular 80’s rock band Tesla. Luccketta was invited to drum with Of All Days to the song “Rock and Roll” by Led Zeppelin. Lucketta has ties to the area through his friendship with the late Jerry Vollmer and working with 650North.
Drummer from the band Tesla joins in the fun
JULIE POLLOCK ELLIOTT PHOTO
Pictured far left, Steve and Carl Wagner enjoyed food from Mark McNeelan, SAL member, who had chicken and porkchop sandwiches available. Pictured right: Jake Sipples, Owen Menchhofer, Gereod Miller, Theresa Hornberger, Dan Daily, Tristan Daily, Josh Combs, Jamie Roark, and Justin Gullion are shown after the event started Saturday afternoon.
Batesville golf blasts Olympians
Ninth-ranked Batesville girls golf was back to its dominant self on Monday night at the Hillcrest Golf and Country Club, putting together an impressive performance against Columbus East in a dual match. Batesville freshman Stella Maple eyes a putt as part of a nine-hole match on Monday night. Maple finished with a two-over par 37 and was runner-up on the individual leaderboard.
