Here are the nominees for The Observer’s boys high school athlete of the week for the week of Aug. 29, 2025. Voting ends Friday.

The pathway to Gillette is unforgettable for those who can navigate it. However, it is often littered with bruising obstacles. Few know this fact better than Al Fornaro and his staff at Xaverian, ...

I may not have the musical talents of Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg, or Cindy Blackman Santana, but like others I’m humming the Monday Night Football tune, asking: “Are you ready for ...

As the number of job openings in the state climbs, the "Big Beautiful Bill" could bolster state leaders’ goal to more ...

Who were the best in TSSAA football Week 1? We ranked the Nashville area's top team wins and individual performances.

The English top-flight roared back into action over the weekend, and plenty of talking points have emerged after just one ...

Route 66 centennial update set at Edwardsville’s West End Service Station ...

The Edwardsville Public Library, located at 112 S. Kansas St., will host the book launch of "Colonel Benjamin Stephenson and the History of Early Illinois" from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. This ...

OBSERVER Correspondent - Sac State President Dr. Luke Wood credits Athletics Director Mark Orr for transforming Sac State athletics from obscurity to prominence, and for increasing community ...

Where: 31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Cali BBQ might not look fancy from the outside, but that’s how you know it’s the real deal. The simple blue-gray building with its modest ...

Wood County Christian Executive Director Shane Hostutler said the first day back went smoothly, barring some inevitable minor scheduling mix-ups that happen every year.

Horvath was at the heart of that offensive rejuvenation. An Athlon Sports preseason all-conference selection, Horvath became the first Navy quarterback since 2019 to eclipse 1,000 passing yards. He ...