Harley Tomlinson

City Editor at Rensselaer Republican

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Johns finds comfort pitching in Railcats Stadium, leads Bombers past North Newton

1 day ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

GARY - Rensselaer Central senior right-hander Brayson Johns found his comfort zone in the Gary Railcats Stadium last week against North Newton. Johns went the distance in his team's 9-3 victory over the Spartans, scattering four hits over seven innings with two walks. He struck out 10. Offensively, Johns helped his cause with a pair of hits. Dawson Cain and Dillan Simmons also had two hits apiece and Jackson Jones and Dalton Lynch drove in two runs each.
Johns finds comfort pitching in Railcats Stadium, leads Bombers past North Newton

1 day ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

GARY - Rensselaer Central senior right-hander Brayson Johns found his comfort zone in the Gary Railcats Stadium last week against North Newton. Johns went the distance in his team's 9-3 victory over the Spartans, scattering four hits over seven innings with two walks. He struck out 10. Offensively, Johns helped his cause with a pair of hits. Dawson Cain and Dillan Simmons also had two hits apiece and Jackson Jones and Dalton Lynch drove in two runs each.
Rainford two-hits Bombers in North Newton's 9-1 win

1 day ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

MOROCCO - North Newton ace Sydney Rainford tossed a two-hitter with 17 strikeouts in leading the Spartans to a 9-1 victory over Rensselaer Central on Monday night, April 21. Rainford, one of the top pitchers in Northwest Indiana, pitched seven innings, allowing one run on a solo home run by Brynn Hannon. Kali Northcutt had the other hit for RCHS (3-3), a single.
Former SJC professor, local blogger Schenk recognized by city

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

RENSSELAER - Longtime Rensselaer resident, man-about-town and ex-Saint Joseph's College economics professor Bob Schenk was recognized with a simple but appropriate honor by city officials earlier this month. The city had a black bike rack set into concrete near the shelter at Filson Park in memory of Schenk, who passed away at the age of 79 on March 17.
Remington Police want to start K-9 program

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

REMINGTON - The Jasper Newton Foundation is helping the Remington Police Department collect funds to develop a K-9 program for its community this spring. Remington's goal is to bring a highly-trained police dog to assist with searches, tracking, drug detection and officer safety. "A K-9 unit strengthens our ability to respond quickly, de-escalate dangerous situations and protect both residents and officers," said Remington Town Marshal John Schuetzenhoffer.
Rensselaer FFA touts its many accomplishments at RCSC board meeting

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

RENSSELAER - The FFA program at Rensselaer Central continues to thrive and excel. Officers with the intracurricular program - which is part of the regular school curriculum and takes place during the school day - provided highlights during Tuesday night's school board meeting at the board's conference room at Van Rensselaer Elementary.
City council accepting applications for school board appointment

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

RENSSELAER - Mark Jordan was chosen by the seven rural township trustees to serve a second term on the Rensselaer Central School Board last week. Jordan's four-year term will start on July 1 and conclude on June 30, 2029. Trustees collected applications for the position and met April 9 to interview and appoint a board member for District 4.
KV dominates Bombers in girls' track, Bomber boys edged by rivals

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Tom Sparks |Harley Tomlinson

WHEATFIELD - Kankakee Valley captured 15 of 16 events to dominate county rival Rensselaer Central, 115-17, in girls' track Thursday night at KVHS. Mia Hoffman-Buczek won three individual titles and Avery Myers and Krista Sytsma won two events each. Hoffman-Buczek won both the 100- and 300-meter hurdles in 17.54 seconds and 51.48 seconds, respectively, and Myers was the 100-meter dash champion in 12.91 and the 200 meters in 26.75. Hoffman-Buczek also won the long jump at 14 feet, 1 inch.
RCHS's historic run to the state finals recognized at team awards program

1 week ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

RENSSELAER - Rensselaer Central's girls' basketball coach Wes Radtke and his staff honored his historic team last week at an awards program at eMbers Venue in downtown Rensselaer. Radtke presented team awards as well as all-state and all-conference certificates. Senior Taylor Van Meter was honored for becoming the school's all-time leading scorer also. The Lady Bombers reached the Class 2A state finals where they fell to eventual champion South Knox by a 55-33 final.
Whites to headline SJC Hall of Fame luncheon April 27

2 weeks ago | newsbug.info | Harley Tomlinson

* Matt Reimer, a 2008 graduate, is considered the school's best shortstop of all time. He was a first-team all-GLVC pick and finished as the program's all-time hits leader. Hall of Fame organizers will also honor the 1979 Puma men's basketball team that reached the Elite Eight in Division II after capturing the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The team was coached by George Waggoner, with Dave Smith serving as the assistant coach.