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Ottawa resident recognized for supporting Navy Reserve Sailors
July 16, 2024, Press Release from the Navy Office Of Community Outreach: SAN DIEGO – David Godsil, an Ottawa, Ohio, resident, from Daikin Applied Americas, Inc., who represented one of 47 companies from across the nation, was honored by the Chief of Navy Reserve for their exceptional support of America’s Navy Reserve sailors during the Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE), in San Diego on June 11, 2024.
Bowling Green Women’s Golf Earns WGCA All-Scholar Team Accolades
Tue, Jul, 16 | Women's Golf BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University women's golf team was recognized by the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) with the ninth-best NCAA DI team GPA in the nation, as announced today by the association (July 16). The Falcons notched a 3.864 collective team GPA for the 2023-24 academic year. The entire women's golf roster for BGSU has a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher with Makenna Jones and Samantha Dolce leading the way with perfect 4.0 GPAs. Also, four Falcons have a 3.8 GPA or better. Division I Place University Team...
BGSU's Archer selected in 12th round by Chicago White Sox in MLB draft
BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green State University baseball player Nathan Archer was selected in the 12th round by the Chicago White Sox in the 2024 MLB draft on Tuesday. Archer was the 349th pick overall. He became the first Falcon player drafted since Trey Keegan and Brian Bien were chosen in 2015, as well as the program’s earliest draft pick since 2005 when BGSU hall of famer Nolan Reimold was taken in the second round by Baltimore. The deadline for 2024 MLB draftees to sign with their teams is 5 p.m. Aug. 1. Archer, who couldn’t be reached for comment on Tuesday, could return to BGSU, as well; he has one season of college eligibility remaining. Archer, a 6-foot, 175-pound center fielder, had a historic three-years at BGSU, which included being named the 2024 Mid-American Conference player of the year. The left-hander helped the Falcons (33-20, 24-6 MAC) win their first regular-season league title since 2009.
Learning about the rich history of Wapakoneta through tours with the Auglaize County Historical Society
WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - History buffs took to the streets Tuesday night in downtown Wapakoneta to learn more about the rich history of the Auglaize County seat. The Auglaize County Historical Society hosted tours beginning at the Auglaize County Municipal Court and took local residents through Downtown Wapak to learn about some of the buildings they may drive by every single day. The tour included stops at the local post office and the Wapa Theatre, as well as various shops and restaurants along East Auglaize Street. The goal is to let residents learn something new about the city they live in.
Stars shine at Mansfield Sr. passing scrimmage
MANSFIELD — Even without one of the top high school quarterbacks in the country, the Mansfield Senior passing scrimmage lived up to its marquee billing. Senior High welcomed some of the premier programs in Ohio to Arlin Field for its annual seven-on-seven tournament on a sun-soaked Tuesday. Two-time defending...
For years, Springfield has invited immigrants to move and settle there. Now the city fights for existence.
Springfield, Ohio – Usually a peaceful city with about 60,000 residents, Springfield has become well-known nationally following Mayor Rob Rue’s recent request on national television for federal help. The little community is struggling with a significant population growth linked to an inflow of Haitian migrants pushing public services to their limits.
Dayton Police Department hosts hiring event on Wednesday to address staff shortages, base pay nearly $78k
Dayton, Ohio – With a hiring event this Wednesday, the Dayton Police Department is intensifying its attempts to attract new officers in order to meet persistent challenges in staffing its ranks. Sessions for the event will be set for 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Montgomery County Job Center at 1111 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
Former Wapakoneta mayor prevails in appeal
Jul. 16—LIMA — The Ohio Third District Court of Appeals, in a split decision, reversed two felony convictions against former Wapakoneta Mayor Thomas Stinebaugh that were handed down in 2022. The appellate court's decision, released Monday, returns Stinebaugh's case to the Auglaize County Common Pleas Court for the ultimate resolution of three remaining misdemeanor charges. The announcement ...
‘Schitt’s Creek’-themed murder mystery dinner coming to Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Feeling “a little bit Alexis”? Don’t miss the Murder at the Rosebud Motel. David, Moira, Alexis and Johnny will be at Bock Family Brewing on Sunday, Aug. 18. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the show begins at 2 p.m. Event organizers...
Paulding County Recycling Event THIS Saturday!
The special recycling event is almost here (July 20th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. across from the Paulding fairgrounds) and I wanted to provide some additional details. Call Shannon at 419-399-3630 with questions. 1. Upon arrival, you will see balloons. That will be your entrance as all others...
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is asking for volunteers
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is asking for volunteers and fosters. Last year volunteers and foster families donated nearly 133,000 hours of their time to the Humane Society to improve the lives of local animals. There are many different volunteer possessions available. Including working with...
LPGA’s 2024 Dana Open set to celebrate ‘Lexi Thompson Day’ with F-16 flyovers
When Lexi Thompson tees off on Friday at 1:02 p.m. local time in Sylvania, Ohio, a pair of F-16s from the Ohio Air National Guard will fly over Highland Meadows Golf Club to celebrate the 29-year-old’s LPGA career. Friday has been designated Lexi Thompson Day at the Dana Open, in honor of her last full-time season on the LPGA. While Thompson has never won the event, she finished runner-up to Sei Young Kim in 2018. In addition to the flyovers, the tournament will be handing out a limited number of pink “Lexi” hats as well as “Thank you, Lexi” buttons. The popular American,...
State Board of Education of Ohio continues to search for options amid dismal funding outlook
Another cloudy financial outlook has the State Board of Education of Ohio looking at further ways to make cuts, though the options are dwindling, according to leadership. At the board’s July meeting, Superintendent of Public Instruction Paul Craft led the state agency’s budget committee through current balances and future projections for their $17 million operating […] The post State Board of Education of Ohio continues to search for options amid dismal funding outlook appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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