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The contradictions in nations’ attitudes toward fossil fuels were at the forefront of the talks in Dubai.

The COP28 climate talks in Dubai ended with a deal to curb the use of fossil fuels, but some delegates and experts lament that the agreement was not more ambitious

- Advertisement -  It’s been a tough year for coach Travis Wrightsman’s Switzerland County Pacer varsity basketball team, and the squad’s string of tough luck continued last Saturday afternoon in a tough loss to Rising Sun.   Holding a lead for three quarters, the Pacers went into the final period with a 10-point lead, 36-26 — but couldn’t hold it, and fell by a final score of 48-44.   The Pacers came out hot, with Nate Geyman opening the scoring with a three-pointer and Mason Covi...

- Advertisement - No matter the venue or the records, when rivals Switzerland County and Rising Sun hit the hardwood, everyone knows it’s going to be a hard fought battle for the entire 32 minutes.   The rivals met again last Thursday night in the opening round of the Rivertown Classic Tournament, and for the second time this season, the Shiner emerged with the win — this time a 66-57 victory.   Coach Travis Wrightsman’s Pacers were hot on the offensive end of the floor to open the cont...

- Advertisement -   Injuries and COVID-19 quarantines both impacted the Switzerland County and Rising Sun boys varsity basketball teams on Friday night, but even with each squad missing key pieces, it was still a back and forth battle for the ‘Ruler of the River’ trophy.   In the end, Rising Sun used a big third quarter to pull away and defeat the Pacers by a final score of 49-41.   Playing without starters Ben Hicks and Nate Geyman, Switzerland County got five first quarter points from ...