HOJGA Celebrates 40 Years Success
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July 28, 2026
Jensen Stover of North Union prepares to hit the ball off the tee during a Heart of Ohio Golf Association tournament.

HOJGA Celebrates 40 Years Success

By Tim Miller 

Waldo – Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association celebrated a significant person for its 40 years since inception in 1987. Dr. Jerome A. (Jerry) Wensinger and Family as Guest Honorees. Dr. Wensinger was instrumental in the formation of the HOJGA program. He aspired to begin a program for junior g...

Fairbanks volleyball places fourth in Gold Bracket in summer tournament
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Members of the Fairbanks High School volleyball team that competed during the recent Friendship Club tournament in Mason are pictured from left, front row, Stephenie Headings, Sydney Nicol, Lexie Grant and Rylynn Rausch; back row, Lailynn Burns, Mal Rankin, Autumn Wiedmann, Liviann Maine, Laynie Burgel and Sophie Bostwick. (Photo submitted)
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Marysville eight-grader Laya Van Cura (left) squares off against an opponent during the USA National Tournament. (Photo submitted)
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