Commentary: Federal government should show some respect for townships
Randy Gonzalez
“Non-Entitlement Units” this is how the federal government recognizes townships when allocating American Rescue Plan funds?
Well, at least for eight states. How embarrassing to have our highest form of government pile on with the frequent disrespect of townships by others.
Money that was paid to the feds by those non-entitlement units is being disbursed to non-township governments, solely because one word was missing in the law: Townships. In a three-county region of Stark, Mahoning and Trumbull, about 70% of the population lives in townships.
Where are their rescue funds?
Notebook: Hilliard Bradley Jaguars boys volleyball team enjoys whirlwind day
The seniors on the Hilliard Bradley boys volleyball team had an unforgettable day May 28.
The second-seeded Jaguars defeated seventh-seeded Dublin Jerome 25-20, 25-18, 25-21 in a Division I, East Region final at 5 p.m. that Friday to qualify for state for the first time since 2012. After the victory, they were shuttled to another milestone, high school graduation at 7 p.m. in Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center.
Senior outside hitter Jonah Gilbert had 37 kills in the match, which took approximately 70 minutes to play. Gilbert was pleased with the outcome but wanted to get to graduation.
Girls Volleyball: Kristen Hershberger named coach at Westerville North
She will replace Amanda Mosely, who left after three seasons.
Hershberger spent eight seasons at West Jefferson, where she compiled a record of 126-62 and won four league championships. We are very excited to bring someone like Kristen into our girls volleyball program,” athletics director Wes Elifritz said. “With her experience as a player and coach, she s going to help put Westerville North girls volleyball back to where we want it. She will definitely love our girls, but she will also bring a needed accountability that will help us get back to success as early as this fall.”