Sam Wellbaum shares his golf experience

by Rachel Holbrook Why did you choose to be part of the Bellbrook Golf Team?  Answer: I played in the junior golf program throughout middle school which was held by Coach Scohy of the high school team.  How long have you played golf?  Answer: I have been playing golf for 4 years now. Who or what inspired you to play the sport? Answer: I don’t … Continue reading Sam Wellbaum shares his golf experience

Bellbrook fall sports rocking the season

By: Angel Okechukwu-Ozor Football Bellbrook football has two teams: varsity and junior varsity. As of September 28, varsity has won 4 games and lost 2 while JV has won 6 games and lost 0. Coaches and players The coaches of the football team are Jeff Jenkins who is the head coach, Mark Rogal and Tyler Stewart who are the linebacker coaches, Nick Combs and Gary … Continue reading Bellbrook fall sports rocking the season

Two characters inspire your costume this Halloween

By: Angelique Taylor Halloween is coming around the corner which means horror movies, candy, treats and scares. Here are two amazing costumes with the siblings and their backstories to fuel your imagination and to inspire your outfit this Halloween.  Sir Billiam III First we have Sir Billiam III, coming from the Dream SMP series. A Minecraft pig with ambitions of his own, he owns a … Continue reading Two characters inspire your costume this Halloween

TikTok “Devious Licks” cause security scale-ups for schools

By: Joshua O. Kiefer A trend on TikTok called the “devious lick” has students stealing from schools. Students steal from small stuff on teachers’ desks to whole toilets and sinks. This started September 1 when a kid posted a video on TikTok of him pulling a school soap dispenser out of his backpack. According to CBS News, two Twin City schools in Minnesota have already … Continue reading TikTok “Devious Licks” cause security scale-ups for schools

Traffic causes headaches on first day back to school

by Kasie Fisher On August 18, 2021, Bellbrook students returned back to school, and while many children were anxious to see their friends, teachers, parents, and student drivers were anxious about getting to school on time. Community members trying to drive on Upper Bellbrook Road from the times of 7:30 am to 8:30 am were in dead stop traffic due to the newly designed pick … Continue reading Traffic causes headaches on first day back to school

Volleyball Varsity setter Grace Krane talks unity, family, and relentless pursuit

by Rachel Holbrook Question 1: What position do you play?  Answer: I am a setter on the varsity volleyball team.  Question 2: Out of all sports, why did you choose to play volleyball?  Answer: Volleyball is such a team sport and really unites all of the players on and off the court. The energy that comes from everyone on the team is amazing to feel … Continue reading Volleyball Varsity setter Grace Krane talks unity, family, and relentless pursuit

ABBA returns after 40 years

By Savannah Higley Credit: ABBA Voyage September 2, 2021, Hit Swedish pop/disco group “ABBA” announced a new album coming early November, their first album in 40 years. “ABBA Voyage” is the title of the new album and it’s set to release November 5. ABBA also released two new songs titled “I Still Have Faith In You” and “Don’t Shut Me Down.”  ABBA’s approach to concerts … Continue reading ABBA returns after 40 years

Bellbrook theater returns after a year away

By: Reagan Morrow In spring 2020, the Bellbrook theatre planned a production of Peter Pan with Ms. Jergens and Mr. Castle directing. The pandemic, levy failure, and career changes have brought new directors and a new show that has never been done before at Bellbrook schools.  New directors Alexis Breese, a former Bellbrook student, has been acting since the age of 7. Breese went to … Continue reading Bellbrook theater returns after a year away

Bellbrook Board of Education considers mask mandates

by Madi Brown Members of the community stand outside Stephen Bell Elementary School before School Board meeting on September 9. Picture by Madi Brown. On September 9, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School District Board of Education met for a scheduled meeting to discuss the possibility of moving forward with mask mandates as a result of a rapidly growing number of students testing positive and quarantined due to … Continue reading Bellbrook Board of Education considers mask mandates

Perseverance Rover gives first slice of Mars

By: Joshua O. Kiefer The Perseverance Mars rover grabbed its first two samples of Mars, one on September 1 and the second on September 7. The Rover took the samples from a flat rock named Rochette (French for “little rock”) and put them in two airtight tubes. The Perseverance Rover launched July 10, 2020, and landed on February 18, 2021, and has been running a … Continue reading Perseverance Rover gives first slice of Mars