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Shelby County Fair queen, king crowned
SIDNEY — The entertainment tent at the Shelby County Fair was packed as the 2024 Junior Fair King and Queen were crowned during Sunday’s competition, which saw a former Little Miss Shelby County Fair named as the Junior Fair Queen. Alexandria Gaerke, the daughter of Jason and Judie...
Shelby County Fair opens for 164th year
SIDNEY — The 164th Shelby County Fair opened on Sunday with the Houston High School Wildcat Marching Band playing the National Anthem, led by Emily Barga, and Scout Troops 97, 5097 and 95 raising the American flag. County Commissioners Bob Guillozet and Julie Ehemann were in attendance, along with...
Ohioan Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon 55 years ago
On July 20, 1969, awestruck viewers around the world watched on television as Ohioan Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and spent his childhood moving because of his father’s career as an auditor with the state. He lived in 16 different...
Downtown Sidewalk Sale continues Saturday
SIDNEY — businesses throughout Sidney are participating in the annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale, which started Friday and continues Saturday. Asteria Wine Boutique is offering 10 percent off on retail items, 20 percent off cases of wine, and 25 percebt off store merch. Bob’s Classic Bicycles is be offering a...
City record: Monday to Thursday
-7:54 a.m.: crash. Christina A. Smith, 35, of Troy, was traveling westbound on West Court Street in the far-left lane. At the green light, Smith traveled forward and Melvin E. Catterson, 63, of Jackson Center, turned left into the intersection and struck Smith. TUESDAY. -12:53 p.m.: warrant. Mya L. Browing,...
Roundup: Area village council, BOE meetings for July 1-17
RUSSIA — Russia Local School Board approved the hiring of many teachers and coaches along with bus drivers during its meeting on Wednesday. They accepted varying amounts of donations to be used for scholarships and sports programs. Principal Janel Slonkosky discussed the change in the permission slips required for...
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.”
3rd annual Half Pint 5k race is bringing the Christmas Spirit to the Pangle Pavilion
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It may be July, but Operation Half Pint is spreading the Christmas spirit next weekend. The 3rd annual Half Pint 5k race will be held next Saturday, July 27th, at the Pangle Pavilion in downtown Lima. This year's theme is Christmas in July, and a portion of the proceeds will help fund the Christmas Cheer event organized by the Allen County Veterans Service Commission.
Lima Public Library Book Reviews
In 1874, in the wake of the War, erasure, trauma, and namelessness haunt civilians and veterans, renegades and wanderers, freedmen and runaways. Twelve-year-old ConaLee, the adult in her family for as long as she can remember, finds herself on a buckboard journey with her mother, Eliza, who hasn’t spoken in more than a year. They arrive at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in West Virginia, delivered to the hospital’s entrance by a war veteran who has forced himself into their world. There, far from family, a beloved neighbor, and the mountain home they knew, they try to reclaim their lives.
Logan County’s Rich History Seen Through History Center
Logan County has a long history of people living in it, dating as far back as the Paleolithic Era in 13,000 B.C. The history of this valuable hunting land from its native inhabitants to the European settlers who pushed through its development can all be seen and enjoyed at the Logan County History Center on East Columbus Avenue in Bellefontaine.
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