300 supporters were at the Pilgrim Family Restaurant in Findlay to greet Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson.  Carson called for national unity and drew a big roar from the crowd when he alluded to his recent controversial comment that he would not advocate having a Muslim president.  The 64 year old is a retired neurosurgeon and an author is among the top three Republican hopefuls who have never been elected to public office.
 

Governor John Kasich (KAY'-sik) is returning to South Carolina as he tries to gain much-needed national traction for his 2016 presidential campaign. The two-term governor and former congressman is planning stops in Charleston and Hilton Head tomorrow. While Kasich has landed spots in both primetime Republican debates, neither appearance gave him a huge bounce.

There was a big volleyball game in the BVC last night.  #1 McComb took on #4 Arlington.  Both teams were undefeated and McComb had a 63 match winning streak.  McComb came out on top in three sets to win the match 25-14, 25-21 and 25-9.  McComb moves to 13-0 and 6-0 in the BVC while Arlington dropped to 14-1 and 5-1 in the BVC.

Heidelberg University and the Seneca County Health District are seeing a diminishing number of students reporting to the university’s health center with concerns about possible infection from MRSA.  Beth Schweitzer, Seneca County Health Commissioner, says that proactive preventive measures on the university’s part and the coordination of efforts between the school and the health department are contributing factors.  The Ohio Department of Health reported recently that four Heidelberg students tested positive for MRSA.  All of those students have been treated and cleared.

The leader of the Ohio Senate has introduced a bill that would divert government funding from Planned Parenthood. The bill announced today by Republican Senate President Keith Faber (FAY'-bur) is similar to one introduced in the Ohio House in August.

Dayton's Wright State University will host the first presidential debate of the 2016 general election campaign on September 26th of next year. Ohio has been a crucial swing state in recent presidential elections, and the GOP is holding its national convention in Cleveland next July.

The BVC boys golf championship was held yesterday at Country Acres Golf Course.  Van Buren won its ninth straight championship.  Arlington placed second followed by Liberty Benton.  Cole Thomas of Arlington was named Player of the Year and Eric Hietkamp of Van Buren was named Coach of the Year.