Jan. 3, 2003

NEWS: Justice Jade Thilges was the first baby born at Trinity Regional Medical Center in 2003.

SPORTS: The Frontier City River Dogz lost its first XBA game to the Magic City Snow bears, 100-87.

Jan. 3, 1988

NEWS: Messenger Editor Walter B. Stevens announced his retirement; Larry W. Johnon was his successor.

SPORTS: The Dodger boys basketball team beat Mason City 95-64.

Jan. 3, 1963

NEWS: Leonard Sheker was named chairman of the Webster County Board of Supervisors.

SPORTS: Vincent Clay defeated a team representing Boone Junior College, 88-65.