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High school football: Elida leaning on speed, experience
Aug. 21—ELIDA — Experience and speed are normally key factors for success. Elida head football coach Kyle Harmon hopes those two ingredients will help pave the way for a winning season for his squad. Elida returns 14 letter winners from last year's team that went 5-6 overall and 4-5 in the Western Buckeye League. The Bulldogs competed in the Division III playoffs, where they lost to Butler in ...
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.
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. ...
High school football: Ottawa-Glandorf looks to compete in WBL
OTTAWA – Longtime Ottawa-Glandorf football head coach Ken Schriner wants his team to run the football as much as possible. Last season, Ottawa-Glandorf struggled at that, which resulted in a 1-9 overall record, and a mark of 1-8 in the Western Buckeye League. “If you look at the plays...
Hershey’s scoring paces Lady Jays past Crestview
DELPHOS — Junior Ava Hershey tallied five goals to pace the St. John’s girls soccer squad to an 8-0 shutout of invading Crestview Tuesday evening on Champions Field at Stadium Park. “It was good to have a match like this to bounce back from a loss Saturday,” Lady...
'Holy smokes': Findlay farmer might have to pay thousands for Howard Run watershed cleanup
FINDLAY, Ohio — In 2014, the Findlay Mayor's Office asked the Hancock County Engineer's Office to submit a petition to get the ditches along Howard Run. Neil Clark, 89, of Neil Farms, says he's been doing farming work his whole life. He owns 1,600 acres of land and said he's never been asked to pay as much for a ditch cleanup as a recent letter estimated: $4,278 and possibly an annual $213.93 to maintain it.
McComb Panthers | Big Board Friday Countdown
MCCOMB, Ohio — McComb overview:. 2023 Record: 11-3 (Division VII Regional Finalist) Head Coach: Kris Alge (27th year) Elijah Gibbs, Senior OL (2nd Team All-BVC) Braydon Shoop, Senior LB (3rd Team All-BVC) Octavian Gonzales, Senior DB (3rd Team All-BVC) WEEK 1 8/23 vs. KIPP Columbus. WEEK 2 8/30 @...
Ann’s Bright Beginnings visit Paulding Salt Cave
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool & Daycare recently visited the salt caves at Keepsake Beads by EAW & Boutique & Salt Cave. Owner, Elicia Wobler, graciously showed the children around and explained the process to the fascinated listeners!. Shown here in the Salt caves clockwise from the front are: Joziah...
Employee dies after being crushed while working at Jeep plant, Toledo Fire confirms
TOLEDO, Ohio — A worker is dead after being crushed Wednesday afternoon at the Toledo Assembly Complex. The employee was working when crushed and died from their injuries, according to Toledo Fire & Rescue Department. Dispatch received the call just after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. No other details were given by Toledo police or Toledo Fire.
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.
City mows down native prairie project outside Toledo Zoo
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Native Prairie Project which brought things like monarch butterflies is no longer outside the Toledo Zoo. That’s because the city of Toledo mowed it down, a move that has zoo leaders looking for answers as to why. This is not the first time this...
Small town feeling impact of business closures: ‘It does affect people’
FARMERSVILLE, Ohio (WDTN) — In Farmersville, local businesses are doing their best to stay afloat after seeing others close, including the town’s major bank branch. Some residents question what’s being done to attract new businesses. In the meantime, a lack of resources means residents are traveling elsewhere for services. “Losing the bank, I think has […]
Medical services company to shut down Dayton-area facilities
Texas-based medical services firm Global Medical Response will shut down its Dayton-area locations, affecting over 70 employees. The company, which provides air and ground ambulance services, has issued a notice to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services about intended layoffs. Most of the 74 positions that will be...
Dayton's oldest tavern, The Trolley Stop, listed for sale as owner retires
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The longest continually operating tavern is ready for its next owner. The Trolley Stop located in the Oregon District is being listed for sale. The current owner is ready for retirement after 29 years. The sale includes the real estate, all operating assets including liquor licenses...
Sunshine Communities to host free, 75th anniversary concert featuring Girl Named Tom
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - Sunshine Communities announced it will be is hosting a free, 75th anniversary concert in September and it will feature the group, Girl Named Tom. The concert, which celebrates 75 years of supporting people with developmental disabilities, will take place on Sept. 7 on a concert stage at the intersection of Conant Street and Dudley Street in Uptown Maumee. The opening act, Chloe & the Steel Strings, will go on at 5:30 p.m. and Girl Named Tom will follow at 7:15 p.m.
Weekend events around Dayton: Aug. 23-25
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A variety of festivals offer food, shopping and fun this weekend. 2 NEWS compiled a list of events happening across the Dayton area. Friday, Aug. 23 Clifton Gorge Music and Arts Festival – 4 p.m., 5 S. Clay Street, Clifton. This two day festival celebrates local artists and musicians with shopping, […]
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