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Books sit on a table in Hailey Maupin’s classroom at Southview Elementary School Jan 20. Jacy Bradley, DN

Yorktown Libraries holds summer reading program for local families

“The motivation to start the program is similar to our current goal. We wanted to help keep kids from the summer slide, and keep them reading during the summer. We also wanted to bring people into the library, and help them connect with their community,” Lauren Davis, the youth services librarian at the Yorktown Library, said.




Junior catcher Matthew Gonzalez (middle) walks back with his teammates to the dugout after finishing an inning against Bowling Green March 15 at First Merchants Ball Park Complex. The Cardinals lost 4-5 against the Falcons. Isabella Kemper, DN

Ball State Baseball falls in MAC Championship game

After defeating Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament one-seed opponent Bowling Green Saturday morning, Ball State Baseball earned a spot in the championship later that day. The Cardinals were set to face two-seed Western Michigan.



Photo Illustration: Olivia Ground

The Faces Behind Gray Divorce: Divorce rates among long-term marriages are increasing

A study by the Department of Sociology at Bowling Green State University reports that 36% of United States adults getting divorced in 2019 are 50 or older. In 1990, only 8.7% of divorces in the U.S. occurred among adults aged 50 or older. Researchers theorize that this massive increase is due to changing views across generations, the financial stability of women, and incompatibility. 


History Of: Cleo Sol

Cleo Sol, the newest songbird supreme, serenades the peacemakers and soul searchers alike. Her critical acclaim for unconventional releases and genre-defying music has helped to redefine the standards of R&B in the 2020s. This History Of dives into her life and music, where every note resonates with themes of love and resilience.



Birddog cafe opened to share their unique twist on food with the community. Photo by Kaylin Kieft

Birddog Café reinvents comfort classics

Becca Grindle and Kelsey Grindle talked of opening a food truck when they got married in May 2022. Becca had worked in restaurants for more than 20 years, and Kelsey had grown tired of his work in the pharmaceutical industry. 


Online Scanning Apps: Replacing Traditional Office Stores

Many professionals, students, and small company owners used to visit their local office supply store on a daily basis. Scanning documents, producing copies, and printing were all done at physical locations. However, the introduction of online scanning apps has significantly transformed the market.


Membership clubs in Spain and Canada

Cannabis is among the most widely cultivated and used illicit substances worldwide, with an estimated 220 million individuals using it in 2021. With more countries legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, cannabis clubs continue to rise in prominence not only as a driving force behind cannabis legalization but also as a popular site for recreational usage, especially in countries where public consumption is prohibited.