PEORIA - The Peoria Rivermen never finished the 2019-20 Southern Professional Hockey League season because of the COVID-19 shutdown.

PEORIA - Because of the pandemic, a sweet holiday tradition will start early this year. And, if things go well, there might be a second helping.

PEORIA - From ownership to head coach to players, fans and corporate partners, the same question confronted the Peoria Rivermen family Tuesday after the franchise was among the five teams that opted out of the 10-team SPHL for the 2020-21 season.

PEORIA - Brian Wardle may yet achieve his goal of assembling Bradley's nonconference schedule by the time official practice starts next Wednesday.

TOULON - A 36-year-old rural Bradford man was charged Tuesday with attempted murder and other offenses after allegedly firing three rifle shots late Sunday "in the direction of" a Stark County deputy who had responded to a report of possible domestic violence at the home the man shared with a girlfriend and her children.