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Gymanfa Ganu to return to Venedocia
VENEDOCIA —The Gymanfa Ganu will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 at Salem Presbyterian Church of Venedocia, 15240 Main St., Venedocia. The 107th Welsh Festival of Song will start after a light supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and will celebrate the village’s strong Welsh roots with music directed by Truman Littler, as well as music performed by Elyse Hartman, 4Praising, Connie O’Neill and Joyce Morris.
Man pleads guilty, sentenced in 2021 homicide of 11-year-old Nathan Sumner
TOLEDO, Ohio — Three years after 11-year-old Nathan Sumner was fatally shot while playing basketball with his brother outside their north Toledo home, the second defendant charged in the incident has pleaded guilty and was sentenced. Court documents state 18-year-old Marquise Figures withdrew his previous plea of not guilty...
Trolley Stop owner says it’s time to move on, puts bar up for sale
Owner of Oregon District favorite says: ‘I don’t have anybody to hand this off to.’. Robin Sassenberg, owner of the Trolley Stop in Dayton’s historic Oregon District, said Wednesday that she faces some health challenges — and she’s ready for the next chapter in her life.
Last Downtown Delphos Farmers Market Thursday
DELPHOS — Thursday, Aug. 22, is the last Downtown Delphos Farmers Market of the summer season. Come join us at The Lot, corner of 4th and Main Street form 4-6pm and visit with your friends, neighbors and small business owners showcasing their homegrown, freshbaked and handmade goods. Produce, sourdough products, local honey, beeswax candles, crocheted items,candies, jams & jellies, hand painted signs, freeze dried candy, cakepops, pork rinds, and locally raised beef will all be available for the last time this summer!
High school football: Confidence is the first building block for Shawnee
Aug. 21—When Shane Wireman became Waynesfield-Goshen's head football coach in 2017 the Tigers were coming off back-to-back 0-10 seasons. By his fifth season, they won nine games, then won 11 games in 2022 and 10 games in 2023. When he was hired as Shawnee's head coach earlier this year the Indians had just completed an 0-10 season. So, no surprise, he has been asked if there are similarities ...
Lima Radio Kontrol Society provide drone demonstrations at Allen County Fair
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Over at the Allen County Fair, the Lima Area Radio Kontrol Society held demonstrations in front of spectators. The group hopes to give kids and adults a constructive activity to do while getting outside and being active with the experts on hand, providing insight and knowledge on how to properly control a drone.
Columbus, Dayton, gun safety advocates settle court case over Ohio’s background check system
The cities of Dayton and Columbus as well as Everytown For Gun Safety settled a four years-long court battle this week with the state of Ohio over the criminal background check system. The program is a well-known protection to ensure people with a serious criminal convictions aren’t able to purchase a firearm, but it’s also […]
Residents give suggestions, voice concerns at assisted-living forum
BOWLING GREEN — After the Ohio Department of Aging asked for input as it creates a navigator for assisted-living facilities, the state was met with heavy criticism and outright discontentment at a public forum. Residents like Susan Sanderson surrounded tables with a few stacked white poster boards and sticky notes to give suggestions about the department’s soon-to-be Ohio Assisted Living Navigator, similar to the Ohio Nursing Home Quality Navigator, at a state-hosted public forum at the Wood County Senior Center on Tuesday. Each table had six to seven people interact with one department representative guiding discussion by asking questions about how each of them recognized their loved one needed care, identifying the type of care they needed, how they searched for information, and their experiences, if any, with an assisted-living facility, which is a facility that serves clients who don’t require 24-hour care. Ms. Sanderson is an ombudsman for Advocates for Basic Legal Equality and her mother has lived in a facility in the past. She sat next to a stack of red sticky notes and discussed ideas with other participants about features that should be included in the new navigator, sticking those suggestions on the board.
Central Ohioans targeted by scam text message for unpaid tolls
Central Ohioans are being targeted by a text scam declaring their vehicles have an outstanding toll charge, with the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission warning against clicking on the links associated with the text.
Campaigns ramping up rhetoric as Election Day approaches
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Election season quickly approaches after what has been an active, historic and in some ways unexpected political summer. “Just so much has changed so fast in this year,” said Christopher McKnight Nichols, history professor at Ohio State University. “If you pause and reflect on it, it’s kind of a ‘wow’ moment.” […]
Four of Ohio’s Appalachian counties distressed
(The Center Square) – Four of Ohio’s 32 Appalachian counties are considered distressed in fiscal year 2025, the same as the previous year. However, the number of at-risk counties fell by one. A distressed county is among the 10% most economically distressed in the nation, as determined by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Mahoning County, considered at risk in 2024, is not considered a transitional county. ...
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children’s part of statewide mental health research initiative
SOAR Study to identify risk and resiliency factors to improve behavioral health outcomes. The University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital are part of a collaborative research initiative designed to identify contributors to the ongoing epidemic of persistent emotional distress, suicide and drug overdose in the state of Ohio.
High school football: Bearcats continue to build in Koenig’s second season
Year one was challenging for head coach Kyle Koenig. Spencerville earned a postseason berth but finished 3-8 as they battled roster numbers and injuries throughout the 2023 campaign. Year two for Koenig’s Bearcats will see increased numbers and experienced returners in key areas, giving the program some excitement to build...
Mansfield city councilwoman announces resignation, set to leave Sept. 30
Stephanie Zader dropped a bombshell at the end of Tuesday night's Mansfield City Council meeting, announcing her resignation, effective Sept. 30. Zader, a Republican, has been an at-large councilwoman since being appointed in January 2021. She has been perhaps the most outspoken council member during her tenure. ...
Putnam schools back in the classroom
Tuesday was the first day in the classroom for Fort Jennings and Ottoville schools. Above: Fort Jennings Elementary Principal Matt Dube greets students as they arrive at school. Below: Teachers Aide Rhonda Hilvers goes over some expected behaviors prior to the start of classes at Ottoville. (CherryRoad Media/Nancy Spencer)
Invitation to take part in river clean-up this Saturday
OTTAWA – This Saturday, August 24, area residents are invited to participate in the Blanchard River Clean Up event. The event is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone will put in at the Ottawa Reservoir Canoe Launch. All items will be supplied for cleanup and removal. Putnam Paddle will...
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