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Illinois researcher takes swamp dives to study rare bantam sunfish
Few Illinois anglers have ever seen a bantam sunfish, and for good reason: The tiny fish has vanished from most of the state where it once lived and is mostly known from only two localities in Union County. That makes every population important – and every new discovery potentially significant.
The government’s $550 million project Mark Allen ‘doesn’t get’
The Albanese government’s green hydrogen project in Newcastle could see carbon abatement cost up to 40 times the market price with no guarantee of lower emissions. 3AW Breakfast host Mark Allen could not believe the government still planned to go ahead with the publicly funded project. Press PLAY to hear Allen’s full thoughts on the project “Why the hell would we do it? … I just don’t get it,” he said. Images: Supplied, Hilary Wardhaugh/GettyImages, iStock
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: 2025-26 Butler County Lady Bears Preview
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: 2025–26 Butler County Lady Bears Preview Mon, 12/08/2025 - 10:43am — John Embry Coach: Lexie Belcher Region: 3 District: 12 Nickname: Lady Bears Following a competitive 2024–25 campaign, the Butler County Lady Bears enter the 2025–26 season with momentum, maturity, and a roster built for a deep postseason run.
BEARS' BASKETBALL: Q&A with Coach Dustin Barnett
Coach Dustin Barnett Leads Butler County Boys Basketball into a New Era “Hustle, Perseverance, and Togetherness” — Coach Barnett outlines his vision for the Bears’ program. First-year Butler County Boys' Basketball Head Coach Dustin Barnett sat down to share his thoughts on stepping into the head coaching role, his expectations for the team, and what fans can look forward to this season. Q: Coach Barnett, congratulations on your new role.
BCHS FOOTBALL: A Season in Review
The 2025 Butler County Bears wrapped up their football campaign with a 3–7 record, completing a full 10-game schedule that showed moments of promise and grit. The Bears totaled 204 points and allowed 290, playing hard through a season of ups and downs and competitive battles across region 1 of Class 3A. Offensive Leaders The Bears’ offense found success through a mix of ground and air production, finishing with 1,703 rushing yards and 1,266 passing yards.
BUTLER COUNTY BOYS' SOCCER MID-SEASON RECAP
With seven games in the books, the BUTLER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' SOCCER team has shown both promise and perseverance in a season that’s been as intense as it is exciting. The team holds a 3-4 record heading into the mid-point of the Fall 2025 campaign, with 29 goals scored and 22 allowed—numbers that reflect a squad capable of both explosive offense and resilient defense.
BEARS BLITZ TO 3-0 START BEHIND DOMINANT STATS
The BUTLER CO. BEARS are off to a roaring 3-0 start, and they’re doing it with authority on both sides of the ball. Through three games, the BEARS outscored their opponents 122-49, racked up jaw-dropping offensive numbers, and delivered big plays when it matters. OFFENSIVE FIREWORKS IGNITE THE BEARS The Bears' offense has been a juggernaut, averaging 40.7 points per game, thanks to a potent mix of explosive plays, ground dominance, and sharp quarterback play.
BCHS 2025 Football Preseason Preview
The Butler County Bears enter the 2025 season with a revamped schedule. Gone are matchups against Webster County, Bardstown Bethlehem, Logan County, Warren Central, and Franklin-Simpson. In their place, the Bears welcome new opponents: Todd County Central, LaRue County, Edmonson County, Breckinridge County, and Russellville. This fresh slate promises new challenges and opportunities as Head Coach Joshua Robins and his squad look to build forward momentum in year two of his leadership. Aug.
Bears set to battle Panthers in key 3rd Region matchup
The Butler Co. Bears travel to Daviess Co. High School Tuesday, Jan. 14 th to face the Panthers. Daviess Co. is a District 9, Region 3 powerhouse again in 2024-25 season. Daviess Co. is to date (8-4) on the season overall record. Many believe this game could be an early look at a regular season version of the Regional Championship. Daviess Co. Panthers returns two key players that bring explosive talent nightly.
BCHS Boys Basketball / Scouting Report- McCracken Co. Mustangs
The BCHS Boys basketball team will open the regular season, Saturday, December th at Marshall Co. High School. The Bears will take on Region One powerhouse McCracken Co. Mustangs. Last year the Mustangs went 26-8, falling in the Finals of the Region One Championship game to Marshall Co. Quick Facts- McCracken Co. Mustangs/ lost only (2) starters off last year’s team. Returns loads of talent and led by Junior sensation #20 Jackson Klope.
HS FOOTBALL: Bears drop close one to Grayson
The Butler Co. Bears varsity football team lost a heart-breaking game to Class 5A Grayson Co. Cougars 35-29; and dropping to 0-4 on the season. But a closer look and a handful of plays and the Bears could easily by 3-1. The Bears lost to Webster Co. 30-26, Warren Central 17-14, and Grayson 35- 29. The Bears/ Grayson game was a game fans love, lots of points lots of scoring. The non district opponent Grayson Co. came in with a 2-1 record overall, and one of the top ranked defensives in the state.
Bears to host Breckinridge, McLean for first scrimmage
The 2024 BCHS Bears football program will host a controlled scrimmage on Friday, August 9 at 6 p.m. on the BCHS campus. This will be a tri-scrimmage with Breck Co. HS, and McLean Co., and Butler Co. HS. The guidelines of the first scrimmage of the season are as follows: 1- the format is usually the coaches are allowed on the field and working closely with the players. 2- the format is often 10 offensive, 10 defensive plays, and then rotate out since three teams are engaged in the scrimmage.
Insurance scams drop by nearly a fifth, but value jumps as fraudsters ‘aim big’
It said the industry’s warnings over the “grave consequences” of committing fraud may be deterring some people, but said scammers are becoming more ambitious. There can be absolutely no let-up in pursuing insurance fraudsters The latest figures show the average value of an insurance fraud soared by 20% to an all-time high of £15,000 last year. This partly reflected the rise in the value of property frauds – up 8% to £134 million – as well as higher inflation.
Busy July for BCHS Football
2023 preseason high school summer football workouts began in July across the state - and that includes Butler County. The KHSAA allows all fall sports to begin daily workouts on Monday, July 10. Football daily workouts began in helmets, t-shirts & shorts only in the month of July. Shoulder pads are allowed later, and full gear workouts begin August 1. 7-on-7 passing leagues during the summer preseason workouts took place in July as well.
Scouting Report: Bears square off against Hancock Co. Hornets tonight
Scouting Report: Bears square off against Hancock Co. Hornets tonight The Butler Co. Bears boys’ basketball team begins Region 3 tournament play taking on the Hancock Co. Hornets in first round play; tonight at the Sports Center in Owensboro. Here is an inside look at the Hancock Co. Hornets: Hancock Co. High School Hornets, District 11 Champions. Overall record of 18-11 on the season; (10-8) in regional play, and an impressive (7-1) in district play. Hancock Co. is a senior-led veteran ball club.
BCHS Football moves to Class AAA
Increased student enrollment prompts move to Class 3A --- The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) has confirmed and finalized the high school football realignment beginning with the 2023-24 season. Butler County High School's football program, due to increase in student enrollment, has been moved up in class from Class 2A to Class 3A. Butler County High School has played varsity football since 1966. BCHS has always been Class 2A except for one brief alignment period from 2007-10.
BCHS Basketball History Through the Years/ Quick Facts
BCHS Basketball History Through the Years/ Quick Facts This is the first in a series of articles dedicated to all the young men who coached and played high school basketball for Butler County High School. First, a thank you to David Clark, a long-time statistician of BCHS sports, for logging and preserving these little-known facts that time would have forgotten; had not been for David's years of volunteer service to BCHS sports.
How to discuss population growth without the racism
With Australia now returning to its pre-COVID rate of population growth, more people than ever before are asking about how much Australia’s population should grow. This can be a difficult conversation to have because the far Right has a history of using the population issue as an excuse to pursue its own xenophobic agenda. However, it is counterproductive to use this as a reason to not discuss the issue at all.
Guiseley AFC Matchday Support
Our matchday costs are around £800 per home match and we have 12 home matches scheduled between now and March 2021 which is when we're hoping to allow fans back into the ground at the latest. Any money raised above covering costs will go towards general upgrades and improvements to the Matchday experience. Matchdays just aren’t the same without the supporters at Nethermoor but the team are aware of and appreciate the number of you that have been tuning in to the free YouTube livestream.
America can't afford to ignore the food service distribution industry
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the foodservice distribution industry has been devastating. Foodservice distribution is an enormous yet relatively unknown industry, which before the pandemic, totaled more than $300 billion in annual sales and employed 350,000 Americans in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The industry is bigger than the airline industry, with thinner operating margins. Preserving this essential industry is critical to helping our economy recover.
America can't afford to ignore the foodservice distribution industry
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the foodservice distribution industry has been devastating. Foodservice distribution is an enormous yet relatively unknown industry, which before the pandemic, totaled more than $300 billion in annual sales and employed 350,000 Americans in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The industry is bigger than the airline industry, with thinner operating margins. Preserving this essential industry is critical to helping our economy recover.
Millennials and Gen Z Demand Digital Investing Tools
Subscribe to The Financial Brand via email for FREE! Between $30 trillion and $40 trillion in assets will transfer from Baby Boomers to their children and grandchildren over the course of the next two decades, as CNBC reported.
Mark Allen's Voice Back On The Air starting Monday August 5 on know1radio.com
BREAKING NEWS -- THIS JUST IN -- Grace be to God that you can HEAR MY VOICE again on The Black Wall Street Reports Talk Show and more, now from the new broadcast home on know1radio.com starting Monday August 5th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST. Broadcasting from the know1radio.com studios located in the historic Supreme Life Building in Bronzeville. Streaming LIVE on know1radio.com radio and the FB broadcast sites, plus Facebook LIVE links on Scene TV Chicago, Black Wall Street pages and more.
Dee done: Melbourne great urges former side to cut ties with captain
Former Melbourne Demons great David Schwarz thinks the side needs to call time on captain Nathan Jones. The team are currently sitting second last on the ladder after a 19-point loss to St Kilda on Saturday night. Speaking with Mark Robinson on Macquarie Sports Drive, Schwarz said that the Demons need to get serious about their list management. “There are signs there that Jonesy is slowing up,” Schwarz said.
The BBL Fixture is out: “It’s too many games!”
The Big Bash League have released their fixture for the 2019-20 series over Summer, reducing the length of the season by two weeks. The series remains as a 56 game home and away season, but will now go for 41 days instead of 54. The decision comes after the tournament was heavily criticised last year for it’s length. “It was a punchline, a full on punchline,” Macquarie Sports Radio Drive host Mark Allen said of last years season, who believes that 41 days is still too long. “It’s too many games.
From Stantec ERA: The power of bringing hydropower and solar energy together
The combination of a hybrid solar and hydroelectric systems could provide new opportunities for sustainable power generation Hydropower has reigned as one of the most established forms of renewable energy for decades. Hydropower facilities are now making large investments in their plants in order to meet a growing mandate to enhance their effectiveness in innovative ways.
Robbo: “The AFL is very concerned about the current state of the Suns”
The Gold Coast Suns have confirmed they will plead their case with the AFL for emergency assistance. Chairman of the Suns, Tony Cochrane has confirmed that the struggling club will be asking the AFL for help in retaining their star players and for priority draft picks. If the Suns remain on the bottom of the ladder and receive priority draft assistance from the AFL, there is a chance they’ll have both the number one and two draft picks in next years draft.
“It was considered manly and tough”: David Schwarz blames the ‘badge of honour’ for concussions
Research discovering Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in the brains of two former Rugby League players has led to questions of whether this could be affecting the brains of current NRL and also AFL players. Speaking on Macquarie Sports Radio’s Drive program, David Schwarz and Mark Allen remembered days gone by in both codes when players would be urged to continue playing despite being knocked out.
Launchpad: The Ox tees off on Folau crying poor
AFL legend David Schwarz has taken aim at Israel Folau for crying poor on the back of his legal case against Rugby Australia. Last week, Folau created his own GoFundMe page asking for help from the public to pay for his legal fees following the termination of his four-year, $4 million dollar employment contract. It’s a decision which has divided the Australian population with over $750,000 raised before the page was taken down, despite critics hammering Folau for asking for money.
“He has made a huge mistake”: David Schwarz responds to Jaidyn Stephenson betting allegations
Collingwood’s Jaidyn Stephenson is being investigated by the AFL Integrity Unit for allegedly betting on an AFL match he played in. Former AFL player and Macquarie Sports Radio Drive David Schwarz believes this is a major blunder by the Collingwood forward. “He has made a huge mistake, a massive mistake,” David Schwarz said on Macquarie Sports Radio Drive.
Dad Joke Friday - 14 June 2019
Laughing your way to the weekend with Ox and Mark Allen on Dad Joke Friday! Download this podcast here
Mark Allen meets Shaun Ilten, LA Galaxy's Director of Turf & Grounds
Though less than twenty-five years old, Los Angeles Galaxy is the best-known soccer franchise in the USA. The signing of David Beckham in 2007 catapulted the club onto the global stage and a conveyer belt of big-name players have followed since. This 'star-centred' business model has brought success both on and off the field. But, behind the LA glitz and glamour, there is a vital element to this prosperity - the groundskeeper and his crew. The team behind 'The Team'.
Dad Joke Friday - 7 June 2019
Laughing your way home with Ox and Matt Granland on a Friday! Download this podcast here
WATCH | ‘I knew there was no stage-five’: Mark Allen joins Mike Sheahan on Open Mike
Macquarie Sports Radio Drive co-host Mark Allen is in the grips of the biggest battle in his life, bravely fighting stage-four bowel cancer. Allen recently underwent a third round of major surgery which successfully removed 70 per cent of his bowel in addition to previously having 18 per cent of his lung removed earlier this year. Mark caught up with long-serving co-host David ‘Ox’ Schwarz and super-sub Matt Granland and said his recovery is on track. “I’m getting there,” Marko said.
‘I wouldn’t have blinked if he’d been given a week for it’: Former AFL umpire on the Daisy Thomas fine
The AFL are taking a stance against the abuse of umpires in their sport, fining players for offensive behaviour and sending ‘please explain’s’ to clubs for inappropriate behaviour by their fans directed at the game officials. Carlton recieved a letter from the AFL asking them to explain an incident between their cheer-squad and an umpire that happened off-field, while Carlton player Dale Thomas was given a $7,500 fine from the Tribunal for calling an umpire a cheat.
Essendon and Fremantle won’t make the finals: David Schwarz calls it now
It’ll be a miracle if either Essendon or Fremantle make finals this year according to David Schwarz. Matt Granland asked Ox, the former Melbourne FC great on Macquarie Sports Radio Drive whether Essendon would be able to make finals this year, especially after losing Devon Smith to a knee injury. “Nope. Not on the footy I saw on Saturday night,” Ox said. “They were both woeful. Both teams won’t make it.” Essendon defeated Fremantle by just 7-points on Saturday night in a low-scoring game.
Dad Joke Friday with David Schwarz & Matt Granland - 17th May 2019
All the laughs for your Friday. Download this podcast here
Fight night farce: ‘It was one of the worst I’ve seen’
It was a big night for Tim Tszyu on Wednesday as he claimed the Australian National Boxing Federation’s super middleweight title against champion Joel Camilleri. Sadly, it wasn’t Tszyu’s fairytale win that was the story of the night. Retired rugby league star Justin Hodges went up against New Zealander Troy McMahon, who was a late replacement on the card. The match ended in just 23 seconds with Hodges knocking out his opponent.
Family-friendly footy: It’s time to go grog-free… but only in some places
The amount of crowd violence at AFL games has been in the news, but it’s not just the violence but the poor behaviour of punters that is getting to Matt Granland. Speaking on Macquarie Sports Radio Drive, Matt recounted taking his son to the footy and not being impressed by those around him. “I took my 5-year-old to North Melbourne and Geelong, on Sunday just gone at Marvel Stadium,” Matt said. “The bloke behind me was swearing a lot.
The Swan’s “season is over already” says Robinson
Image: Craig Golding / AAP The Sydney Swans have had a testing start to the season, they sit with 1 win and 6 losses and are bottom of the table. “Can they play finals? No… but they have to use the rest of the season… build build build again.” Herald Sun Chief Football Writer Mark Robinson joins Drive with Billy McGee and Clinton Maynard to breakdown a round where teams are desperate to get positive momentum heading into the winter months including the Swans.
Pass DRIVE-Safe Act to Fix Crippling Truck Driver Shortage
In this era of deep polarization, it seems as if Americans can’t agree on much of anything. In fact, research shows that Americans are more divided than any time in recent history. But an astounding 86 percent of respondents in a recent poll support legislation to help fix the truck driver shortage currently crippling delivery schedules and increasing the cost of commerce in the United States. Where Americans are united, policymakers should take note.
‘They think they know the truth, but they don’t’ - Brian Waldron on Storm salary cap scandal
Former Storm CEO Brian Waldron has made some explosive claims on the salary cap breaches from the Melbourne Storm from 2006-2010 on Drive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz. In 2010, the NRL discovered that the Melbourne Storm were systematically cheating by paying certain players well over the salary cap by an estimated approximately 3.78 million dollars over five years. The punishment after the fact was swift and severe.
Trucking: A gateway to economic prosperity
Whether you live in a red state or a blue state, a critical shortage of truck drivers affects the timely movement of goods and raises the cost of our nation’s commerce. Your wallet is directly impacted by this workforce shortage. Amazon Prime members may have noted the recent 20 percent increase in their annual membership fee, attributed to rising shipping costs. The price of moving a truckload of refrigerated food from Washington state to New York was about $8,450 in January 2018.
Outreach Magazine Names Resources of the Year
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO—For the 16th consecutive year, Outreach magazine is celebrating some of the best outreach-oriented books and curricula by honoring them as Outreach Resources of the Year. The Outreach Resources of the Year aim to highlight valuable resources for church leaders and bring deserved attention to resources that can help churches better engage in effective outreach to share the gospel and reach communities for Christ. More than 170 resources published between Nov.
Launchpad: “Shutup and listen to the experts” says Schwarz to the RLPA
The Rugby League Player’s Association has responded to the Australian Rugby League Commission’s new “No Fault Stand Down” policy announced earlier today. RLPA CEO Ian Prendergast said they are “disappointed with the decision of the Australian Rugby League Commission’s decision to alter a policy that directly impacts on the rights” of NRL players.
Grant Thomas calls for crackdown over AFL players taking recreational drugs
Former St Kilda coach Grant Thomas says it’s time for action by the AFL to address the issue of alleged recreational drug-use by some of the code’s star players. The seriousness of the issue only became apparent in the last week when a number of former players and coaches came out suggesting drug-taking has been well apart of the game for a number of years. Thomas revealed that he was told drug use was “rife” throughout his coaching tenure in the early 2000s.
UPDATE: Hawthorn president responds to Drive co-host
Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has questioned why Nick Riewoldt didn’t speak out against the AFL’s illicit drugs policy when he was still playing. Riewoldt was joined on Monday by Macquarie Sports Radio Drive co-host David Schwarz in denouncing the system, where players have multiple strikes before being publicly named and suspended. Kennett told Macquarie Sports Radio Mornings it was imperative leadership on the illicit drugs policy came from current players.
Launchpad: “You’ve got to protect their lives first and foremost”
The AFL has been rife with claims that players are abusing the system, saying they have mental health issues in an effort to avoid being drug tested.
Pub Talk: The Greatest ‘Bonings’ Of All Time
Pub Talk returns to Drive on Macquarie Sports Radio, with Mark Allen & David Schwarz discussing the all time greatest ‘bonings’ in sport and the world, after Sydney King’s Coach (and friend of the show) Andrew Gaze announces he won’t be continuing in the role in the 2019/20 season. So who gets a seat around the table for the greatest ever firings? Let’s start with the apologies.
The Launchpad: “Haas shouldn’t have to speak”
Brisbane Bronco’s player Payne Haas has been given a four match ban, including trial matches and a $10,000 fine for failing to provide the NRL’s integrity unit with sufficient responses to their questions about an incident his family were involved in. On the Launchpad, Macquarie Sports Radio Drive host’s Mark Allen and David Schwarz believe the penalty doesn’t meet the crime.
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