COLUMBUS, OHIO — Ohio voters could make history when they head to the polls Tuesday. Depending on the outcome of the election, Ohio could become the first state to legalize marijuana for both medical and recreational use in a single vote.

Warsaw and Whitko look to make it two wins in a row in prep football action this Friday night.

SANDUSKY, Ohio — World famous amusement park, Cedar Point, announced this week that a new, record-breaking roller coaster will debut next season. Valravyn, a dive coaster, is named for the mythical Danish ravens that consumed bodies of the dead on a battlefield and gained supernatural powers. Its drop will be more than 200 feet. The coaster …read more.

AKRON – The Tippecanoe Valley boys tennis team lost a close one to Knox Wednesday evening. Knox took the non-conference match by a 3-2 final over the Vikings. Keith Wright posted a 6-3, 6-4 win at No. 2 singles to lead Valley. The No. 2 doubles team of Eric Wright and Kane Steller prevailed in …read more.

The Warsaw and Wawasee football teams will find out right away come Friday night where the pair stack up in the Northern Lakes Conference. The Tigers and the Warriors face huge tests in league openers for both squads. Warsaw, coming off a 34-23 road loss to East Noble, will host Class 4-A No. 2 Plymouth. …read more.

AKRON – The Tippecanoe Valley volleyball team rolled past Peru in dominating fashion Tuesday night. The Vikings took the match by a 25-10, 25-9, 25-16 count. Abby Betten led the way for Valley with 15 kills and four aces in the win. Lexi O’Connell had four digs and Madison Henninger 16 assists for the Vikings. …read more.

AKRON – Lexi O’Connell had a strong all-around match as Tippecanoe Valley topped Wabash Thursday night in prep volleyball action. The Vikings prevailed 25-10, 25-20, 25-22 to improve to 4-1 on the season. O’Connell had two aces, three blocks and nine digs in the win for the Vikings. Madison Henninger had 10 assists and Olivia …read more.

AKRON – Liz VanMeter led the way Wednesday night as the Tippecanoe Valley girls golf team went 1-1 versus Bremen and Triton. VanMeter shot a 52 at the Sprig O’Mint course near Bremen as the Vikings shot 231 as a team. Bremen, led by a 49 from medalist Sara Knepper, won the match with a …read more.

AKRON – Sparked by a singles sweep, the Tippecanoe Valley boys tennis team downed John Glenn by a 4-1 count Monday evening. Trevor Neeley led the way for the winners with a 6-1, 6-2 win at No. 1 singles. Keith Wright rolled to a 6-2, 6-0 victory at No. 2 singles for the Vikings. Nick …read more.

By MARY ANN LEINHART CROSS County Extension Director, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Warm weather sure makes a difference when it comes to growing tomatoes. I will be honest and share in the rainy month of June I was thinking we might not have our wonderful Indiana tomatoes, but once again Mother Nature came …read more.

ORRVILLE, OHIO — Hannah Smith and Brody Reinholt were united in marriage on June 14, at The Barn at the Meadows in Orrville, Ohio. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Scott Brooks. Music for the ceremony was provided by Clay Orander of Fishers, and Wesley Curton of Elkhart. A reception immediately followed and was attended …read more.

AKRON – There will not be a Middle School Football Camp at Tippecanoe Valley High School this coming week. Despite information published recently that there would be a camp, that is not the case according to the TVHS Athletic Department and new Valley football coach Darin Holsopple.  

By ALEXANDRA HUSK Astound Dance Academy Astound Dance Academy offers classes for ages 18 months to 99 years. This season, Astound Dance Academy offers a new Acro/Tumbling class for Mini Dancers, ages 5 and 6. Dancers will learn confidence, balance and poise while exploring movement and rhythm. Acro classes are also available at the youth, …read more.

AKRON – The Tippecanoe Valley High School Athletic Department has announced opening practice dates for its fall sports. All athletes must have an IHSAA sports physical completed and on file in the athletic department before practicing. Any questions about practices should be directed to the individual head coach for each sport. The girls golf team …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley High School recently saluted award winners from its spring sports for the 2015 season. The softball program handed out the following honors: Golden Glove (Rachel Torpy), Highest Batting Avg.  (Abbey Betten), Most Assists (Katie Prater), Most RBI (Abbey Betten), Best E.R.A. (Kassidy Shepherd), Mental Attitude (Darian Dotson), Most Improved (Maddie Henninger),  M.V.P. (Abbey Betten), Captains (Kassidy Shepherd, Darian …read more.

AKRON – Scott Bibler has spent the last 25 years making a difference in the lives of young people as a football coach and educator at Tippecanoe Valley High School. He hopes to continue that impact as he trades in his coaching whistle for a new career. Bibler has resigned as the Valley football coach and …read more.

AKRON – A total of seven players from the Tippecanoe Valley baseball and softball teams have been honored by the Three Rivers Conference. The duo of Luke Helton and Alec Craig earned All-TRC honors from the Valley baseball program for their efforts this spring. The pair of Drake Hyden and Gavin Bussard were honorable mention …read more.

[weaver_youtube sAoq2ioKA_E rel=0] Today, June 2, marks the 25th anniversary of the largest tornado outbreak in the state of Indiana’s history. On June 2, 1990, 37 separate tornadoes touched down across the state, which broke previous records and has not yet been surpassed since. Twelve Hoosiers were killed as a result of the storms and …read more.