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Mostly cloudy Sunday, humidity climbs over the next few days
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A nice weekend continues in Indiana with more clouds today. Humidity climbs later today and ramps up midweek. TODAY: Mostly cloudy should hold through most of the day. A stray sprinkle may be possible, but the vast majority remain dry for today. Humidity starts to climb later today. High temperatures in the […]
Continental Board of Education Met July 17, 2024
The regular meeting for the Continental School Board was held at 6:00 p.m. on July 17, in the administrative office. The meeting was called to order by Board President Dean Bidlack, who opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Hearing of the Public:. The Board congratulated the following students...
This Week in Continental, July 22 – 28
10:00 Senior Scams & Banking Safety – must pre-register. 5:00 Fresh Flower Arranging @ Continental Branch Library (RSVP) 11:00 Safari Tree Adventures @ Continental Branch Library. Friday, July 26:. Saturday, July 27:
Lambert Days wraps up with parade
OHIO CITY—This year’s Lambert Days celebration wrapped up on Sunday with a parade of around 60 units. Lambert Days is in honor of John W. Lambert, the first person who manufactured a successful automobile—and he started everything in Ohio City.
High school sports strengthen communities
High school sports go beyond mere competition and athleticism; they act as catalysts for community engagement, volunteerism and positive social change. Across the nation, student-athletes, coaches, and teams actively contribute to their communities, making a difference well beyond the game. One of the primary ways high school sports enhance community...
Spangler’s Dum-Dums Celebrate 100 Years
Spangler Candy Company was established in 1906. However, it was in 1953 when Spangler bought Akron Candy Company which originally created the Dum-Dum sucker in 1924. While Spangler Candy Company has six brands under their belt including Bit-O Honey, Circus Peanuts, Sweethearts, Necco, Spangler Candy Canes, and Dum-Dum Suckers; it’s the Dum-Dum’s that have been their staple since they took ownership of the sucker in 1924.
2024 Edgerton Homecoming Takes A Trip “Through The Decades”
The Village of Edgerton kicked off Homecoming celebrations at Miller Park on Friday, July 19th, 2024. Friday’s schedule of events included a car show from 4pm-6pm sponsored by Dream Haven Adult Care. The entry fee was $10 with participants voting. The categories were best classic car, best classic truck,...
EDGERTON PLANNING COMMISSION: Approval Granted For Dedication Plat Of Stadium Drive Extension
The Edgerton Village Planning Commission met on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 12:15. Village Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles started the meeting off with a Roll call in attendance were Mayor Bob Day, Camie Hicks, Lance Bowsher, Scott Blue, and Preston Knecht. Fiscal Officer Denise Knecht and Larry Welch were absent. Lance...
SWCD sets Conservation Poker Run Aug. 9
VAN WERT — The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Conservation Poker Run from 7:30 a.m. to 1 pm. Aug. 9. The group will meet at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds at the Farm Bureau Building. Morning pastries and the rules for the contest will be presented before we head out to tour three different agricultural facilities.
Inkcarceration boosts Mansfield food trucks
MANSFIELD — Sadie Stewart remembers when her food truck was one of the only Richland County trucks serving Inkmates a few years ago. The owner of Mad Meltz, Stewart said 2024 marks her team’s fourth year at Inkcarceration. Richland County’s Athena Gyro Express and Grunt Grub also set up at the festival this year.
Attraction at Clark Co. Fair stresses importance of sober driving
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — It’s fair season here in the Miami Valley and the Clark County fair has just begun. The Clark County Fair kicked off on July 19, held at the fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike in Springfield. Alongside carnival rides, fair food and livestock competitions, attendees also had the chance to take […]
Old West End neighborhood struggling with trash removal
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One neighborhood in Toledo’s Old West End is struggling with their trash removal. Homeowners say they’re frustrated after their trash wasn’t picked up this week. Sheena Swick, a Birckhead Place resident and Vice President of the neighborhood’s homeowners association, said another neighbor told...
Toledo company to manufacture electric vehicles with federal funding
Ohio will receive more than $32 million in federal funding to help revive auto manufacturing and jobs in the state, specifically electric vehicle production at a plant in Toledo. U.S. vehicle manufacturing has been on the decline since the 1970s, but the Biden administration is providing $1.7 billion in grants...
Toledo groups tackling polarization with cross-partisan events
Second of two parts Thinking about the challenges facing American political discourse, Alfonso Narvaez, a self-described community leader in Toledo, harkened back to the words of Abraham Lincoln: “A house divided cannot stand.” Dan Messina, who works with a group focused on creating political dialogue, found inspiration in a different Lincoln quote: “I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.” The fact that both men looked to President Lincoln, who guided the nation through its most divisive political moment, for inspiration in the present seems apt as the Pew Research Center reports that Democrats and Republicans feel farther apart than they have in decades.
Inkcarceration economy: Visitor dollars add up to millions for Mansfield, Richland County
Carl Guidotti spent $13 for a large slice of pizza for Kaedyn Barnett Saturday and $13 for a Locked Up Lemonade for Kaedyn's mom as they listened to the band Uncured before taking a tour of the Ohio State Reformatory during the Inkcarceration music and tattoo festival. Kaedyn, 16, and her mom, Colleen...
Richland County marriage licenses recorded July 8-12
These marriage license applications were recorded in Richland County between July 8 and July 12:. Edward James Costello V of Iola, Texas, 23, office assistant, to Mia Rea Enzor of College Station, Texas, 25, stockman. Jordan Rudi Ratleff of Mansfield, 32, cleaning, to Lindsay Lynn Spinneweber of Mansfield, 32, self...
Ohio civilians recognized for heroism at house fire
VERMILION, Ohio — Two Vermilion residents were recognized at the Vermilion City Council meeting on July 15 for their actions in rescuing an elderly woman from a house fire on Idleview Drive two months ago. Tony Budka and Matt Green were honored by Mayor Jim Forthofer and Fire Department...
Animal shelter needs help after taking in 30+ dogs Friday
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center is asking for urgent help from the public after taking in over 30 dogs on Friday. On July 19, the ARC assisted the sheriff’s office and removed 33 dogs from a property. The shelter is over maximum capacity, and is in urgent need for people […]
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