EC Swimmer Weber Commits To UW-Milwaukee

Thursday, November 29th, 2018 10:00am

On a related note, the Trojans boys swimming team opened their season with a win over Greensburg on Tuesday night.

Photo by East Central Athletics.

(St. Leon, Ind.) - An East Central High School swimmer is doing the backstroke all the way to the collegiate level.

The East Central Athletic Department announced Wednesday that Jacob Weber will continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.

At sectional last season, Weber finished 3rd in the 100 yard butterfly and 4th in the 100 yard backstroke. He also competed on two Trojans relay teams, finishing 2nd in the 200 yard medley relay and 4th in the 400 yard freestyle relay.

East Central opened up their 2018-19 season on Tuesday night with an impressive 134-49 win over Greensburg.

Events

Dillsboro Public Library Photo Contest
The Dillsboro Public Library has been selected to host a traveling Smithsonian exhibit, "Crossroads: Change in Rural America," which highlights the changing landscape in rural America. Since 1900, the percentage of Americans living in rural areas dropped from 60 percent to 17 percent, yet the vast majority of America’s physical landscape remains rural.
24th May at Dillsboro Public Library
Memorial Day Services
American Legion Northcutt-Laaker Post 292, Dillsboro will perform Memorial Day Services on Sunday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. For more information, please contact the Legion Post at (812) 432-9200.
26th May at Oakdale Cemetery
Memorial Day Services
American Legion Northcutt-Laaker Post 292, Dillsboro will perform Memorial Day Services on Sunday, May 26 at 3:00 p.m. at St. John Cemetery in Farmers Retreat. For more information, please contact the Legion Post at (812) 432-9200.
26th May at St. John Lutheran Church

I-74 Closed Due To Accident Near Sunman

The accident was reported around 1:10 p.m.

'Bash' Funds Help Safe Passage Help Others

The Bash had a carnival theme, complete with a balloonist and stilt walker. Sponsored by Anytime Fitness, all proceeds go to Safe Passage, Inc.

AUDIO: Congressman Pence Seeks Restitution For 1983 Beirut Bombing Victims, Families

Southeastern Indiana Congressman Greg Pence was a Marine in Beirut, Lebanon in 1983, leaving just days before a terrorist bomb killed hundreds of U.S. military members.

Batesville Hires New Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

David Rarick will also serve as an English teach at BHS.

Rising Sun Wins ORVC Softball Title; Places Five On All-Conf. Team

The Lady Shiners will play Hauser for a sectional championship Thursday night.

Rising Sun, Milan Stars Highlight All-ORVC Baseball Team

Milan, Rising Sun and Southwestern finished as tri-champions in the ORVC.