Animal lovers should ensure their pets are covered in their first year because that is “probably the most dangerous time” for them, according to John Bower, former president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
Mr Bower claims that pets should be healthy before a pet insurance policy is taken out because when you compare insurance policies, [...]
One way of looking at the Dodgers’ winless road trip is to take the optimistic outlook.
That’s what Nomar Garciaparra attempted to do after hitting into two of the Dodgers’ four double plays in a 2-1 loss to the Nationals, who have the worst record in baseball.
After the Dodgers stopped their 17-inning scoreless streak by managing [...]
Fresh off a third consecutive win at the Anna Invitational over the weekend, the Benton Rangers golf team shot a 146 as a team, led by Bryce Doughty’s 2-under 34 to knock off Pinckneyville and host Herrin Monday afternoon.
Benton won by 15 shots over the Panthers (161) and by 58 strokes over the host Tigers [...]
Benton Middle School won its baseball game at Hamilton County 17-4, while the BMS softball team dropped a 3-2 decision to the Foxes.
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Cole Forby picked up the win for the Jr. Ranger, as well as leading an 11-hit offense with a 4 for 5 day at the dish, driving in a pair of runs.
Ethan Hughes [...]
Such is the state of the free-falling Braves, when a 1-5 road trip seems rather typical and doesn’t have any noticeable effect in the clubhouse.
The Braves blew an early lead against St. Louis in a 6-3 loss Sunday at Busch Stadium, where Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols went 2-for-2 with a homer and three walks to [...]
After a slow start, the Benton Rangers moved the football in the annual scrimmage game at Tabor Field Friday night.
After a couple of penalties — one erasing an 80-yard TD run on the first play from scrimmage by Travis Crawford — the Benton first-team offense was buoyed by a 35-yard pass completion from Quincy Hamilton [...]
Getting ready for a new school year for me means taking team pictures and talking to coaches of all the fall sports. It’s something I’ve done for 17 years now, and every year one storyline always stands out.
This year an intriguing team to follow may be the Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton volleyball team. Eric Stallman’s team had the [...]
National conventions are often used to cast a spotlight on a party’s up-and-comers, and even off-hour slots are fought over.
But noticeable by his absence from the Democratic podium next week in Denver will be Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken, who is not expected to be among the featured speakers.
Franken, a comedian known nationally for [...]
Benton golf opened its season with an 18-hole match against Effingham St. Anthony Monday, dropping a 302-301 decision.
The Rangers were paced by veteran Bryce Doughty and freshman Thomas Simpson. Both shot 74 for the round, Doughty shooting twin 37s and Simpson 38 on the front, 36 on the back.
“Bryce played well,” Benton coach Scott Simpson [...]
Benton Football Stadium Club Football Tickets are now on sale in the Athletic Office at the high school.
Stadium Club seats are $50 per seat and with purchase you receive admission into all football games (Varsity, Sophomore, & Freshman) and get VIP parking and first opportunity to purchase your chair seats for home football playoff [...]
