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At Divided Time, State Lawmakers Unite Behind Statue Of John Glenn
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Political divisions these days may be deep, but Ohioans never cease to agree on John Glenn. Both Republicans and Democrats on a state panel heaped praise on the late astronaut and U.S. senator on Thursday, as they voted unanimously to put a 7-foot (2-meter), 600-pound (272-kilogram) bronze statue of him on… Read More

Fans seek John Glenn statue to mark milestones at Statehouse
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fans of the late astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn are working to bring a statue of his likeness to the Ohio Statehouse to mark major future milestones, such as his birthday and the anniversary of his famous space flight. Thursday marks 58 years since Glenn became the first American to… Read More

West Muskingum Surges Late to Beat John Glenn
By: Matthew Stephens
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West Muskingum (1-2, 1-2) overcame a defensive battle in Zanesville Saturday night to beat rival John Glenn Little Muskies (0-3, 0-1) 13-7. Wide receiver Cameron Strauss played hero for the Tornadoes, hauling in a 55-yard reception with only 90 seconds remaining. The catch capped off a productive half from Strauss which saw him bring in… Read More