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Softball still on top in UIC

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-07-03 13:11

NFV DH Natasha Guenther swings a big bat from the three-spot in the lineup. Here, she drills an RBI single Tuesday, June 25, at home against Clayton Ridge. She doubled and drove in two more runs in the nightcap as NFV swept 10-7 and 9-8. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Softball still on top in UIC

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

NFV softball barely hung onto its UIC lead last week, but rallied to sweep Clayton Ridge.

The Eagles threw a scare into the TigerHawks on Monday, June 24.

The visitors jumped to a 2-0 lead in the first inning while the first five NFV batters went down in order.

Abby Reichter broke the string when she clobbered a pitch over the fence in left for her third homer of the season. A tall fan had to stretch his hand up to grab the ball as it sailed for parts unknown.

CR came right back for a run in the third to lead, 3-1. NFV had closed to 3-2 on an RBI single by Julie Mackey when lightning was spotted to the north. 

Wed
03
Jul

TigerHawk baseball back on track

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-07-03 13:06

NFV first baseman Jackson Blue slides home ahead of the throw for one of the TigerHawks’ nine runs in the opening frame against Clayton Ridge-C/E on Wednesday. Blue finished the game with two runs scored and a pair of RBI. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

TigerHawk baseball back on track

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

NFV baseball snapped an eight-game losing streak in a big way last week winning three consecutive UIC games.

The week started with a sweep over Turkey Valley, 15-0 and 13-0, Monday, June 24, in West Union.

Game one was over in four innings with NFV scoring in every inning.

Wed
03
Jul

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against West Union

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-07-03 09:28

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against West Union

 

By Chris Baldus
editor@oelweindailyregister.com

 

 

 

The family of a man killed two years ago when a West Union Police SUV struck his pickup has filed suit against the city and the officer.

The wrongful death lawsuit was filed Thursday, June 20, in Fayette County District Court on behalf of Willys H. Fritz’s widow, Leanne, and his adult children, Susan Gail Lueder and Daniel. It seeks a jury decision on its claims that recklessness and negligence by the city and former West Union police officer Bryson Geoffrey Hennigar led to the wrongful death of Willys Fritz.

The suit seeks unspecified damages, but asks that they exceed the court’s jurisdictional minimums.

Wed
03
Jul

Area 4th of July celebrations

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-07-03 09:25

Area 4th of July celebrations

 

Area Fourth of July celebrations promise a variety of activities and entertainment in addition to the usual oohs and aahs of a traditional fireworks show. Following are some area plans for the Fourth of July 2019:

 

Clermont – A holiday fireworks show for the Valley community is set for Thursday, July 4, at dark. The fireworks will take place over the campground lake at Skip-A-Way Resort in Clermont.

 

Festina – The Firecracker 5K, sponsored by the Festina Improvement Association, will start at Neal’s Auto Body in Festina on July 4. Race time is 9 a.m., with prizes awarded to the top three male and female finishers and to children 12 and under. Festina’s annual Fourth of July parade will begin at 11 a.m.

 

Wed
03
Jul

July 4th Star-Spangled Celebration

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-07-03 09:23

The West Union Chamber — A Main Street Community’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration is Wednesday-Thursday, July 3-4. Cole Moser and Tate Germann enjoyed a short game of dodgeball last year before heavy rain canceled the event. Dodgeball and many other entertaining activities are back again this year.

 

West Union's Star-Spangled Celebration

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

Don’t miss the West Union Chamber — A Main Street Community’s Fourth of July Celebration Wednesday-Thursday, July 3-4, at the West Union Recreation Complex. 

The party kicks off tonight (July 3) at 6:30 p.m. with the double-elimination Chicago style, 16-inch softball tournament. Six area teams will be vying for the championship crown with games starting at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Light concessions will be available for purchase. 

Following the softball tournament will be a free outdoor movie on ball diamond No. 1. While the name of the movie can’t be printed rest assured that it is a classic, kid-friendly baseball movie that the whole family can enjoy. Light concessions will be available for purchase. 

The following day (July 4), the 16-inch softball tournament gets back underway at 9 a.m. with games at 10 and 11 a.m., as well. The championship round will be at 4 p.m. Please note that even though the tournament is double elimination, there will only be one championship game regardless if its the losing teams first loss. 

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