Former NFL Player Speaks At Triton
By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation Triton Junior Senior High School enjoyed a special motivational presentation this week by former NFL player, Ken Johnson.
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Syracuse NFL PPK Winners Decided
SYRACUSE – The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competitions have been taking place in cities across America, with a winner to be decided before the end of the NFL regular season. Locally, a competition was held Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex in Syracuse. Seven … Read More
Nick’s Picks: The ‘Starting Fresh’ Edition
It’s a Friday edition of Nick’s Picks! Last weekend was so bad, I decided to take another day just to recover. But it’s now a new week and everybody gets to start fresh. We are all 0-0 this week, at least that’s how I’m thinking about it. Seriously, … Read More
Nick’s Picks: The ‘Wog’ Days Of Summer: Part Deux
This is THE week. I hate to raise the bar too high but this might be the greatest weekend of football that we have all season. Yes, I am serious, Kosciusko. How could it get any better? Notre Dame/Michigan, NorthWood/Concord, Warsaw/Plymouth, the NFL returns and Tom Wogomon returns … Read More
Punt, Pass & Kick Coming To Syracuse
SYRACUSE – Sign-ups to participate in the NFL’s Punt, Pass And Kick competition have begun. Boys and girls ages 6-15 can enter, which can be done at the Syracuse Community Center in person, online at www.nflppk.com, or the day of the event, which is Wednesday, Sept. 17, beginning … Read More
Nick’s Picks: The Mock Draft Edition
This week I am skipping the usual routine of picking local games and will instead be giving you a spot-on mock draft for this weekend’s 79th annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting. (That’s the technical name for the NFL Draft. See, you learned something today.) Let me … Read More
Nick’s Picks: Super Bowl XLVIII Preview
Super Bowl weekend is finally upon us and I have taken the liberty of setting aside a special article to preview this year’s NFL title match. This will be an exciting game full of some very big personalities and memorable moments. So, without further delay, let’s get down … Read More
Nick’s Picks: The ‘Goodness Grace-ious’ Edition
After going an embarrassing 4-6 three weeks ago, I rebounded with a solid 8-2 with my picks just two weeks back. Some tech issues held me up from getting any picks up last week, but now I am back with even more picking ability! Yes, I have a … Read More
Nick’s Picks: The Wildcard Weekend Edition
We (me) are back (not front)! Okay, now that I have cleared that up, Happy New Year to everyone! I hope a happy holiday season was had by all and hopefully the good spirits continue well into 2014. It has been a while since I last used my … Read More
Colts Facing Potential Blackout Of Playoff Game
INDIANAPOLIS – Despite hosting a playoff game this weekend, there is a possibility that the Indianapolis Colts may be blacked out locally on television. The reason: over 4,500 tickets are still available for the game as of Thursday morning according to a Colts team spokesman. The game scheduled … Read More
Nick’s Picks: Friday The 13th (Again!) Edition
Well, Kosciusko County, we once again find ourselves facing the wrath of Friday the 13th. Back in September we waded through the superstition and possibility of untimely death during this cursed day and made it out alive. Today we will have our superstitions at the forefront of our … Read More
Nick’s Picks: Spooktacular Edition
Happy Halloween! I am back with another amazing set of picks for your reading delight. A lot of trick ‘r’ treating was canceled tonight so I pushed off the article a little more for two reasons. The first reason is because I was at the office all day … Read More
Nick’s Picks: Late Night Edition
Apologies for the late post. I am just trying to compete with the local news broadcast. We all know who is more entertaining. I am happy to say that last week certainly lived up to the hype. The local prep teams gave us a few good games to … Read More
Nick’s Picks: Trek To Triton Edition
Ahoy, mateys! Today is the day we have pined for all year, International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Yes, it is an official holiday and, yes, you should participate in the festivities. While I would like to write my entire article in pirate lingo, I do not want … Read More
Nick’s Picks: Friday The 13th Edition
Yes, it jumped up on me too. The first freaky Friday of 2013. A day when everyone becomes a little superstitious and bad luck seems to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind. It is also a great day to avoid any abandoned campgrounds, but I digress. I … Read More
Indianapolis Retailers Play Pivotal Role In 2013 Super Bowl
One year after hosting the Super Bowl, Indianapolis will again have connections to the event. Three companies based in the city will play major roles in the days leading up to Sunday’s game in New Orleans. MainGate Chief Executive Officer Dave Moroknek says running retail and merchandise locations … Read More