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Real Wheels: The caretaker of a memory; 1966 Belvedere was ‘Kyle’s car’
DELPHOS – Dave Joseph knows he not only owns a 1966 Plymouth Belvedere, but he’s also the caretaker of a memory for those people who knew the late Kyle Lewis. Lewis was a barber in Lima for more than 50 years. He was famous for his one-liners and for his love for cars. Before passing away two years ago at age 71, he could be found playing an integral part of many car shows. Often that would be as a Barney Fife impersonator, something he enjoyed doing since 2004.
Locos notebook: Locos open series against Hamilton with win
Jul. 19—MASON — On Tuesday night at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio, 10 different Locos made an appearance in the GLSCL All-Star Game on the Blue Team in an 11-8 victory over the Red Team. Members of the Locos, Hamilton Joes and Michigan Monarchs formed the Blue Team, while players from the Xenia Scouts, South Ohio Coppperheads, Grand Lake Mariners and Muskegon Clippers made up the Red Team. Cam ...
Locos ready for stretch run
Jul. 19—LIMA — At this time last year, the Locos were preparing to capture their seventh Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League Championship. On July 19, 2023, Lima's record sat at 23-7 after a 10-3 win over Jet Box. They went on to lose five of six games to end the regular season, but once the playoffs started, none of that mattered. This year, with a record of 19-12 heading into Friday night, ...
Volunteers participate in Clean Sweep of Great Miami River
SIDNEY — Volunteers once again climbed into boats and started hunting for trash as they took part in the annual Clean Sweep of the Great Miami River on Friday morning. “The main goal is to remove trash from the river. Tires are a big thing. Second aim is to make people aware of the river so they know it needs to be taken care of,” Sidney Storm Water Technician Gregg Mitchell said. “Bring awareness to the importance of clean water the importance of the river to our town.”
Grant Opportunity for Community Improvements
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation seeks grant proposals for two community improvement opportunities. The grants will go towards projects in public gathering spaces and neighborhood improvements. The Findlay-Hancock Country Community Foundation was established in 1992 to improve the quality of life for everyone in the community. Since opening the Community...
Doug McCollough Becomes First Executive Director Of Beta District
UNION COUNTY – The Beta District leadership announced today that Doug McCollough has been named the first ever Executive Director of The Beta District, an innovative ecosystem that spans from Columbus through Dublin, Marysville and Union County. As Executive Director, McCollough will play a key role in shaping the...
'Cancer can grow': OhioHealth mammography unit screened 1,000 patients during first year
An extra 1,000 women received mammograms in the past year, thanks to OhioHealth's new mobile mammography unit. Those are patients who would have either never received screening or delayed it a few more years, according to Lori Holzworth, imaging manager for OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. "If the lady's got a lump,...
Don Tequila's fifth Columbus-area Mexican restaurant opening soon on Bethel Road
A former Texas Roadhouse on the Northwest Side will come back to life Wednesday with a look and a menu from south of the border. Don Tequila, a Columbus restaurant group that since 2016 has opened in Powell, Northland, Dublin and Upper Arlington, has redone the former steakhouse at 1540 Bethel Road with an open ceiling, murals on the walls, lacquered white and black tiles and furniture imported from Mexico.
Johnathan Roberts brings history to life at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
CHILLICOTHE - Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (HCNHP) in Chillicothe, draws visitors eager to learn about its ancient mounds and earthen enclosures and is now even recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. For Ohio University Chillicothe senior Johnathan Roberts, the park is more than an archaeological site; it's a dynamic classroom where...
New Collaborative Community Space to Open in Hilltop
The owners of Third Way Coffee House are expanding their services and have added a community space across the street. Third Way CoLab is a collaborative community space founded by the owners of Third Way Coffee, father and son John and Tim Rush. The space is located at 3058 W. Broad St. and will officially open Saturday.
Columbus plans new courthouse building Downtown
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A building named after Franklin County’s longest-serving sheriff will be demolished after the City of Columbus purchased it for $7 million for a new court building. The James A. Karnes Building on the corner of High and Fulton streets is being purchased by the city to be made into a Franklin […]
DANGEROUS – Madison County Authorities on Alert for Fleeing Suspect Following Pursuit
LONDON, Ohio — Law enforcement officials from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office are actively searching for Loren Charles Janosky, 47, who fled on foot following a vehicle pursuit that commenced around 4:00 PM today, Friday, July 19, 2024. According to reports, Janosky, described as a 5’11” white male...
Ohio State grad transfer Micah Parrish: ‘I feel like this is somewhere we could win out’
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Micah Parrish, who transferred from San Diego State to Ohio State, expects to win right away with his new team and said new head coach Jake Diebler was a big factor in his choice. Parrish, 23, met the Columbus media Thursday with new teammate Sean Stewart...
Mansfield Officer Bourget Honored with MADD Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award for Fourth Year Running
It's a badge of relentless determination and vigor that Officer Bourget dons, not just once but four successive times now, as Mansfield Police Department proudly announces via their Facebook page, the prestigious awarding of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award. The commendation, heralding his battle against intoxicated drivers, isn’t new to his shelf; it marks his fourth annual recognition for having the highest number of DWI arrests within his department.
Neighbors fed up with vacant property, squatter in Hilltop
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The people living on Safford Avenue in the Hilltop neighborhood are fed up with a vacant house on the block and the squatter who keeps breaking into it. “No matter how many times they came and boarded the house up, he just wouldn’t leave,” said a neighbor named Adrianne.
Anna grad Simpson earns Rush Limbaugh Foundation scholarship
ANNA — Aaron Simpson, a recent graduate of Anna High School, has been awarded the Rush Limbaugh Foundation American Hero Scholarship. The Rush Limbaugh Foundation website states that, “The American Hero Scholarship is available to those whose parent, grandparent, or guardian is a current or former U.S. Military service member or first responder.
Do-Right Motorcycle Club to celebrate anniversary
DELPHOS — The Do-Right Motorcycle Club will have an anniversary party at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at 809 Ohio St., Delphos. The club will celebrate 19 years with bike games, raffles, food vendors, music by Exit 39 starting at 8 p.m. and patches sold and sewn by Patties Patches.
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