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Bellefontaine Police Department Hosting 11th Annual K9 Chicken BBQ
The Bellefontaine Police Department is hosting their 11th annual K9 Chicken Barbeque on August 17th. The event will be held from 4:00pm until 7:00pm, rain or shine, with drive-thru and pick-ups available. There is a new location this year with the event being held at the Bellefontaine Police Department. Plates...
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...
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...
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,...
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center to Hold Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday
The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s Board of Education will meet this Wednesday evening, July 24th. A number of personnel items on the agenda, including employment contracts for certified staff and teachers, await board approval. The board will vote on cafeteria price changes for the new school year. If approved,...
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...
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...
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...
OHHA to livestream from Lake and Shelby County Fairs
Grove City, OH — The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2024 Ohio County Fair racing season with livestreaming coverage from the Lake County Fair in Painesville and the Shelby County Fair in Sidney beginning on Tuesday (July 23). On Tuesday, coverage of the 16-race card at...
Small Town, Big Car Show
The Village of DeGraff was the place to be Friday night as just about 200 cars, trucks and bikes packed the little downtown. Friends, family, and neighbors from the area flocked to the show and enjoyed the evening, good music, and great food. It was just the second year of...
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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