Early season hoops

Davenport falls to Coyle in finale

Davenport jumped out and scored first but lost its bid for a spot in the playoffs as Coyle nipped the Bulldogs 36-30.The Bulldogs finished the season 4-6 overall and 1-4 in district.Head Coach Grant Powell noted his team fought the injury bug most of the year, “We had five 1-score games.

Sports week in pictures

VETERANS DAY

We asked some area high school seniors to write letters to veterans for Veterans Day.Helen Orr DavenportDear Veterans, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to our country.

November Rotarians announced

Ava White and Riley Schafer were named the November Rotarians of the Month by the Chandler Rotary Club.Ava White is the daughter of Matthew and Shannon Dougherty and Travis and Sarah White.She has lived in Chandler all her life and has attended Chandler Public Schools throughout her education.

Driver rescued from manhole on turnpike

The Chandler and Wellson Fire Departments responded to Turner Turnpike to help rescue a motorist on Friday night.A press release from Wellston Fire Chief Todd Beesley said a motorist exited his vehicle at mile marker 160 westbound and fell about 30 to 40 feet into a drainage area.

Sparks scholarships

Three Chandler seniors received scholarships from Sparks America. Landon Harkins, Lexi Martzall and Hannah Campbell were each awarded a $6,000 scholarship “We were proud of these youngsters as they take their passions and dreams and move forward with their lives,” Sparks America said.