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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.” […]
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!
Couple celebrates 65th wedding anniversary
ANNA — Roland and Helen Kellar Sr., of Anna, are celebrating 65 years of marriage on Thursday, Aug. 29. The couple were married on a hot day on Aug. 29, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Covington. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Reverend George Stadler, and was followed with a reception in the church basement, where Roland, Helen and their guests enjoyed cake and punch. The bridesmaids wore pink and turquoise which were the colors selected for this beautiful occasion. Marilyn (Roeth) Ryan served as Helen’s Maid of Honor and the duty of Best Man was performed by John Scarbrough. The bridesmaids included Joyce (Booher) Neth and Shirley (Durand) Heffner. Kathleen (Kellar) Lawson was the Junior Bridesmaid, while Debbie (Roeth) Brown served as the Flower Girl. Helen’s youngest brother David Roeth served as Ring Bearer. Ushers included Richard, Harold, Jack, and Fred Roeth, while the Acolyte was Gary Roeth. After the wedding, the couple left for Leonardwood, Missouri where Roland continued basic training in the Army.
Mansfield lawmakers set limit at 3 for recreational cannabis dispensaries
MANSFIELD — Mansfield is open for business when it comes to recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries who want to locate here. City Council, which opened the door for recreational cannabis in June, on Tuesday evening repealed a ban on medical marijuana that previous lawmakers instituted in 2017. Ohio’s Division...
Cheez-It factory site to receive Ohio Historical Marker
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The location where a crunchy, cheesy snack was created is set to receive recognition. An Ohio Historical Marker has been approved for the original Cheez-It factory site in Dayton’s Edgemont neighborhood. In 1921, the Green and Green Company Factory created the snack at its factory along Edwin C. Moses Boulevard. Although […]
Law enforcement to conduct Ottawa County OVI checkpoint
OTTAWA COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement will conduct an OVI (operating vehicle impaired) checkpoint in Ottawa County Wednesday night, according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Officers from OSHP, the Port Clinton Police Department and the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department will work together to conduct...
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. ...
1991 San Jose cold case murder suspect identified as man killed by FBI in Ohio
A man killed in a shootout with the FBI in Ohio in 2007 has been identified as the suspect in a gang shooting that killed a San Jose teen more than three decades ago, prosecutors announced Wednesday.Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said their Cold Case unit has determined that Gerardo Aguilar, also known as Gerardo Mulato, was the killer of 14-year-old Raymond Ojeda in 1991."It's never too late to identify a killer," Rosen said in a statement. "People may forget. But victims' families and my Office do not."According to prosecutors, on Sep. 28, 1991, Aguilar gunned down Ojeda...
9/11 exhibit honors fallen at Allen County Fair
Aug. 20—LIMA — This year's Allen County Fair has all the sights and sounds one comes to expect from such an event, from the flashing lights of the carnival rides to the squeals of kids riding them. However, there is one new sight at this year's fair, one that evokes memories of a sight seared into the nation's memory nearly 23 years ago. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, established to preserve ...
Families still forced to choose between food and other necessities, Ohio study shows
A new study found that Ohio families are still being forced to make hard decisions when it comes to basic expenses and meals. The Ohio Association of Food Banks conducted a study called “Hunger in Ohio 2024” to “help guide the development of programs, policies and solutions that improve food security for individuals and their […]
Hype isn’t dying around Ohio recreational marijuana, sales data shows
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio dispensaries are raking in cash from recreational marijuana, and although it doesn't compare to medical sales' running total, regulators' data shows the new business is gaining on it.
2024 high school boys cross country area watch list
Taman Chokshi, Sr., Chardon: Served as a strong middle leg for the Hilltoppers last season and took another step in the postseason when he won the WRC and was fourth at district. Finished 114th at state. Current PR is 15:47.65, set at district. Matthew Colins, So., Kenston: Compiled a strong...
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