March 2025

Savages take fourth at state, Burnsides high school career ends

In a thrilling display of grit and determination, the Savannah Savage wrestling team clinched an impressive fourth place at the MSHSAA Boys Class 2 State Championship, proving their mettle on the mat. With only seven wrestlers representing the team, Savannah showcased exceptional talent and teamwork, with six of the seven savage wrestlers earning medals and two making it to the finals.

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Trailer court discussed, street paving proposal given go ahead

A former Savannah councilman was at the March 3 City Council meeting with another ardent pitch: This time he was asking that the city do something to take care of what he claims are serious problems with the trailer park located at 7th and West Nelson streets on the city’s southwest.The most recent name of the park was Casa Bella. It is a three-parcel mobile home community consisting of 31 lots, according to the post advertising real estate for sale.Gabler suggested that issues there are “the can that has been kicked down the street since I was on Council 10 years ago.

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“It Must Be Nice”

I remember sitting in the seats of Arrowhead Stadium on an unseasonably warm day on January 11, 2004. The 13-3 Kansas City Chiefs were the number two seed on a path of destiny to take on the number one seed New England Patriots for the AFC Championship.

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Cardinals’ season ends in classic

The North Andrew Cardinals and Rock Port Bluejays went toe-to-toe in Monday night’s opening round playoff game in Rosendale.Just two weeks after a two-point matchup between the two teams, the Bluejays snuck by the Cardinals once again, this time needing an extra quarter to get the 85-71.Senior Braxon Linville led the team with 34 points in his final game as a Cardinal. Linville averaged 16 points per game this season, helping North Andrew to a Class 1 District 15 championship.Avrey Miller and Jarom Russo also played their final games at North Andrew.

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Seed Library at the Downtown and East Hills Libraries

Spring is on the horizon which means the St. Joseph Public Library Seed Library is open at the Downtown and East Hills libraries.They have a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers including beans, corn, cucumber, lettuce, melon, peas, pepper, radish, squash and tomato seed.Anyone interested in seeds can select up to 10 seed packets, no more than two of one kind, during the regular library hours, Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.

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