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High school football: Columbus Grove won't back away from high expectations
Aug. 21—COLUMBUS GROVE — If you're a football player at Columbus Grove, you learn not to back away from high expectations. The football schedule lists every game through the state championship, and the Bulldogs have been to the state semifinals the past two years. With 20 letterwinners back from last year's 12-3 team, the team isn't shy about its expectations. "We expect to get to Week 15 and ...
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 ...
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. ...
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.
'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.
Traffic stop results in meth bust
VAN WERT-- A traffic stop for marked lanes violation was made in the city of Van Wert. According to a news release, officer Wortman and K9 Figaro arrived at the traffic stop to assist and conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle. That lead to a search of the vehicle where a significant amount of suspected Methamphetamine and cash was located.
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...
High school football: Celina looks to defend WBL crown
CELINA – Celina enters the 2024 season looking to defend its share of the Western Buckeye League championship. It was the eighth time the Bulldogs had captured the WBL title and that run of success didn’t end until they were one game away from the Division III State Championship game.
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.
Perrysburg Sculpture Walk gets new pieces to display Aug. 26
The Perrysburg Sculpture Walk, an outdoor art exhibit at Woodlands Park, 429 E. Boundary St., is closing Sunday and a new exhibit will be installed the week of Aug. 26. The current exhibit features 14 sculptures. The sculpture walk is an opportunity to view an eclectic mix of artwork from nationally and internationally renowned artists. The sculptures, which are placed along the perimeter and entryway of the park, showcase a range of mediums, including clay, aluminum, bronze, and various forms of steel. Each piece tells a story, from whimsical giant dogs to kinetic works that move with the wind, and chimes that create soundscapes. The sculptures are illuminated at night, offering a different perspective on the art.
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...
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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