Stories from Monday, September 26, 2011

Shown are the winners in the 4H/FFA senior division speaking contest at the fair. Chelsea Massey, from left, with the Star Banner 4H Club, placed first in the 4H division, Morgan Riley, Bernie FFA, was first in the FFA division and was named overall winner, and Anna Eftink, Bloomfield FFA, won second place. ...

Shown are winners in the 4H/FFA junior division speaking contest at the fair. They are, from left, Audrey Lutmer, Star Banner 4H; Laura Hatchel Stickles, Star Banner 4H, third place; Danielle Roberts, Puxico 4H Warriors, second place; and John Roberts, Puxico Warriors 4H, first place. All those that placed received cash awards with the overall winners receiving $200 after competing in the MAFF contest this year. All those that placed also received medallions...

Dexter's front line was dominate in a 25-14, 25-20 win over Advance Monday night at the Bearcat Event Center. The Lady Bearcats displayed a balanced attack at the net, but it was junior B rittany Harris and freshman Jessica Lindsey that did the bulk of the damage as the pair came up with timely defensive blocks and powerful kills against the Lady Hornets...