Saturday basketball scores.

From those of us who must navigate the area roadways each winter to those of you who work hard to keep the roads clear, we offer a sincere thank you.
In all sincerity, you are really "worth your salt," as the old saying goes.

The following incidents have been reported by the Hillsboro Police Department, Nick Thompson, chief of police.

The following incidents have been reported by the Hillsboro Police Department, Nick Thompson, chief of police.

I want to be a stat nerd for a few moments, but I’m not talking about stats in the typical sense of who has scored the most points or gained the most rebounds. I went on a quest to find the hidden numbers that didn’t appear in the game stories.

As the schools in the South Central Ohio Athletic League prepared for the 1968 football season, league coaches were picking McClain and Washington as the top threats to win the big trophy – perhaps, the gold football, which was symbolic of an undefeated (league) season.

I find it hard to believe that not only have we started a new year but a new decade as well. If you take time to reflect on all of the changes that have taken place over the past decade, it is really pretty amazing. Here are a few to think about: Hillsboro lost its old high school, but gained a Wal-Mart; airline travel became more complicated thanks to 9/11; Ohio State won a college football national championship; the Bengals won their division twice; terms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter are commonly used (at least with the younger generation!); and my oldest daughter is now in college.