Mr. Fess Parker, one of the very most truly admirable men to ever come from Hollywood, left us this passed Thursday, leaving this struggling nation even poorer and perceptively lonelier for millions of Americans.

The McClain High School Drama Department will present the 1999 Peter Stone revival of “Annie Get Your Gun” Friday and Saturday, April 9-10, at 7:30 p.m. The musical is based on the true story of Ohio native Annie Oakley, a simple backwoods girl with a talent for shooting. Annie falls for vaudeville shooting ace Frank Butler, the star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Chief and my father spent many, many hours taping, interviewing and broadcasting local sports. This was a passion for the both of them. It was not about recognition or pay. It was about giving back to other people.

2010 NCAA Tournament 1st round games/results

The Xavier Musketeers advanced to the second round of NCAA Tournament play Friday afternoon as they defeated No. 11 seeded Minnesota 65-54.

Bowl for Kids' Sake, sponsored by Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association, is held from March to May each year. The Community Day Bowlers participate on special days during March, April and May. There are five Community Day events; one in Chillicothe, Circleville, Washington Court House, Portsmouth and in Hillsboro.

The signs are all around us that spring is – officially – here.
    Sports fans know the true signs of spring: baseball spring training and the college basketball tournament. I’m not sure that this is an official sign of spring, but daylight saving time has arrived as well.