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Natalie Beaumont wins second straight state title Toledo Cumberland’s Natalie Beaumont defends her 145-lb wrestling state title
Today in history: March 3 The Nintendo Switch, a hybrid game machine that works as both a console at home and a portable tablet on the go, made its debut.
Glancing Back for March 2: Bill Ballinger has built the ultimate fun car Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
Glancing Back for March 1: EIU to make pitch for Bears training camp Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
Glancing Back for Feb. 28: 'Days of Our Lives' stars to perform at Little Theatre Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
Glancing Back for Feb. 27: Broadway Christian Church to hold services in new facility Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
Glancing Back for March 4: 13 agencies interest in Charleston hospital building offices Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
Glancing Back for March 7: Vincennes gets Cal Ripken World Series Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
