David Sharp

Portland

Correspondent at Associated Press

Living the dream in the land of lobster. Former @AP

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Articles

The great training gap: 2.4 billion reasons to rethink safety education

2 weeks ago | britsafe.org | Mike Robinson FCA |Paddy Lillis |David Sharp

Nelson Mandela said that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” and never has this been truer than in the area of workplace risk, because when it goes wrong, the consequences can be fatal. The Lloyds Register Foundation, the focus of this month’s UK feature, estimates that 62 per cent of the world’s workforce has received no occupational health or safety training.
Brashear Advances With District Win Over North Shelby

1 month ago | shelbycountyherald.com | David Sharp

By David Sharp Third seeded Brashear-Novinger scored seven times during the first two innings of their Class 1, District 13 game at Kirksville. The Wild Tigers tacked on another sixth inning run and held off North Shelby by an 8-4 final score. The game was played on a cold, rainy day. Raider starter Ty Bacon walked leadoff batter Bailyn Halley in the bottom of the first inning. Halley scored on a passed ball.
Marceline and Highland Battle to Palmyra Tournament Tie, Palmyra Stuns Cougars

1 month ago | edinasentinel.com | David Sharp

By David Sharp Highland took on a solid Marceline Tiger team that had just fought Palmyra to a 4-3 Panther win in the eighth inning at the May 9, 2025 Palmyra Tournament. The Cougars got a first inning RBI double by Brock Schneider. Tyson Voth drove in two more Cougar runs in the Highland third inning. The Cougars could not push another run across the plate. The game wound up called in a 4-4 tie after ten innings. Both sides had runners on base in extra innings but failed to score.
Brashear High School Holds Graduation Ceremony

1 month ago | edinasentinel.com | David Sharp

By David Sharp The Adair County R-II Schools at Brashear held their 2024-25 school year commencement ceremonies on May 11, 2025 in the High School Gym. Twelve graduates walked the stage. Class Valedictorian Jacob Snyder, Salutatorian Cassidy Althide, Tayla Garlock, John Higgins III, Cory Holcomb, Serenity Holt, Drew Magruder, Bevyn March, Andrea Shaw, Paige Stutsman, Lana Vansickle and Riley Whitlow were the Class of 2025 members.
Clark County Wins at Knox County

1 month ago | edinasentinel.com | David Sharp

By David Sharp Clark County (9-10) ran the bases aggressively in their 12-3 win at Knox County. The seven inning game saw the Eagles battle to hang with the Indians. Clark County got a first inning RBI from Eligah Miller. Creighton Karhoff led off the home half of the first inning with a hit. Nate Penn drove the runner home with a base hit for a 2-1 tally after the opening inning. Elijah Miller pitched the first six innings for Clark County, striking out six on two hits.
Scotland County Rolls Past Knox County

1 month ago | edinasentinel.com | David Sharp

By David Sharp Scotland County (7-7) scored in each of their at bats during a 16-1, four inning win over Knox County (2-14) at Scotland County. Tate Richmond pitched the four inning distance, striking out seven with one walk on two hits. The Eagle run was unearned. The Tigers put four runs on the board in each of the first two innings. Tate Richmond picked up a first inning RBI double. Five Knox County errors contributed to the outcome. Vince Dale blasted a two run triple in the second inning.
Brashear Picks Up Win Over Sturgeon

1 month ago | edinasentinel.com | David Sharp

By David Sharp Brashear/Novinger Wild Tigers scored five times in their third inning for an 8-2 win over Sturgeon in April 29, 2025 varsity baseball action at Brashear. The Wild Tigers put single tallies on the board during the first, fourth and sixth innings. Brashear improved to 6-2 on the season. Sturgeon scored two runs on six hits. The Bulldogs (7-9) put both their runs on the board in the third inning. Devin Smith started the game for Sturgeon and took the loss.
Highland Picks up Senior Night Win Over Marion Co.

1 month ago | edinasentinel.com | David Sharp

By David Sharp Highland improved to 3-11 on the season with a 9-3 win over Marion County (5-7) in April 29, 2025 varsity baseball action at Highland. The Cougars scored in five of their six innings at the plate. Highland honored seniors Johnathon Hager, Anthony Walter and Ean Ammer before the contest. Cougar starting pitcher Anthony Walter went six innings on the hill striking out seven batters on seven hits. The three Marion County runs were charged to the Highland starter and were earned.
Cougars Batter Tigers at Mark Twain

1 month ago | edinasentinel.com | David Sharp

By David Sharp Highland (3-11) came out of the gate with an eight run first inning and powered to a 19-8 win in April 28, 2025 varsity baseball play at Mark Twain. The Cougars put four runs on the board during their fifth inning and six more in the seventh. Heath Feldkamp stroked a grand slam home run during the seventh inning rally. Johnathon Hager hit a two run bomb in the first frame. Baxter Ledbetter doubled home two Highland runs in the first. Highland scored 19 runs on 18 hits.
Gopher Seniors Announce College Choices

2 months ago | themilanstandard.com | David Sharp

By David Sharp Green City Seniors Lily Crist, Xander Salas and Ty Hall announced their college decisions at a signing ceremony held at Green City High School on April 14, 2025. Lily Crist signed a national Letter of Intent to play softball at North Central Community College at Trenton. Crist was a four year starting infielder for Green City HS. Ty Hall announced his commitment to attend State Fair College at Sedalia, Missouri and play baseball.