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Judge orders hearing on special prosecutor replacement
LOGAN — The judge appointed to hear the criminal case of a former Hocking County Sheriff’s deputy has set a hearing in the case, to consider motions by the county prosecutor to replace the special prosecutors from the Ohio Attorney General’s office who are currently handling the matter for the state. Meanwhile, information has surfaced that, if true, suggests the candidate being proposed as the new special prosecutor — current Vinton County prosecutor William L. Archer, Jr. — could face a serious conflict of interest...
St. Henry Community Picnic crowd comes out to support baseball games for people with disabilities
ST. HENRY, OH (WLIO) - The community of St. Henry wrapped up their 4th of July celebrations on Sunday. The 3-day St. Henry Community Picnic was packed with fun events like live music, a car show, bingo, raffles, and competitions like a pickleball tournament and a kids tractor pull. One of the highlights of Sunday's schedule was the Mercer County Challenger baseball game. The organization has been providing an accessible, welcoming group for those with physical and developmental disabilities to enjoy sports for over 30 years, and this is their 6th year playing during St. Henry's annual holiday festival.
David Trinko: Unexpected move for an area priest
Jul. 6—At this point in his life, Father Dennis Walsh looked forward to a slower pace of life. "I mean, at this point in my priesthood, I was looking at a quieter parish without the administrative load," Walsh, 58, said. "So that was kind of the horizon that I was looking at." As they say, if you want to hear God laugh, tell him your plans. Walsh, a Lima native, settled down Sunday, June 9 to ...
Summer Moon Festival chicken dinner tickets on sale
WAPAKONETA — The 2024 Summer Moon Festival barbecue chicken dinner will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 at the Wapakoneta Fire Department, 103 Willipie St., Wapakoneta. Anyone who purchases a presale ticket from a Wapakoneta firefighter at $12 can pick up a half chicken, two sides...
Miss Marcia visits Ann’s Bright Beginnings
Ann’s Bright Beginnings & Daycare were recently visited by Marcia Pressler. She visits us once a month in the summer for language time. We work on letter sounds by playing games, singing songs and taking turns. Shown here with Miss Marcia are in back: Jaylani Ward and Josiah Ward. In front are: Johanna Federighi, Savannah Coil, Jazlynn Ward, JaNaya Ward, Elizabeth Molnar, Ariya Lockwood and Levi Lockwood.
SummerFest going Strong all Summer Long
The SummerFest events continue weekly in Vandalia all summer long, promising upcoming events while highlighting past successes. Also, look for the Anthony Trissell Memorial purple tents at the Vandalia Recreation Center from 5-9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. They will pass out free bubbles with the Vandalia United Methodist Church folks. Vandalia’s annual fireworks show falls on a Wednesday this year.
CUTE: Zoo announces birth of baby Bornean orangutan
(Gray News) - There’s a new baby animal for guests to meet at the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. The zoo announced on Facebook that a baby Bornean orangutan was born on June 21 to parents Yasmin and Boomer. “The newest Toledo Zoo resident is swinging into our...
More than 1/3 of juvenile group homes in Ohio in Montgomery County
Ohio has about 235 group homes licensed by the Ohio Department of Children & Youth, and 80 of those are in Montgomery County (34%), the agency said. Agency data indicate that about 75 of the 80 group homes in Montgomery County are located in Dayton. By comparison, Hamilton County (home...
Toledo hair stylist using her own talents to help young woman succeed
TOLEDO, Ohio — A local hair stylist is impacting the community by using her gifts to mentor young women and bring people together. Tarolyn Strozier owns Dani Smith Salon and Suites in west Toledo, where she passes on her art to the next generation of stylists. Strozier, a former...
Wauseon’s Red Rambler Announces Sudden Closure
In a heartfelt social media announcement, the management of Red Rambler on N. Shoop Ave., took to social media to share some somber news with their patrons. With deep regret, they revealed that the beloved establishment will be closing its doors permanently this weekend. Expressing their heavy hearts, the management...
Sunday Chat with former WNWO-TV, Ch. 24 sportscaster and sports director Jim Tichy
Sunday Chat is a weekly feature appearing in the Blade’s print and digital platforms each Sunday. As a fixture on Toledo television for more than three decades, Jim Tichy combined a friendly demeanor with an infectious passion for local sports that endeared him to thousands of viewers. A longtime sportscaster and sports director at Channel 24 (WDHO, later WNWO), Tichy joined the local TV sports scene fresh out of Bowling Green State University in 1972. Tichy became the dean of local sportscasters before he retired in 2007 after 35 years at Channel 24.
Farmers Market adjusting to new location
Jul. 6—LIMA — Leslie Jenkins said going to the Lima Farmers Market on Cable Road is much more convenient than it used to be. The market moved to the parking lot of the UNOH Racers Station in June (bit.ly/4bAnzr9) and sets up every Saturday until September. "I love it," Jenkins said. "It's a chance to get fresh vegetables and they always have something that you might not see somewhere else." ...
Richland County marriage licenses recorded June 24-28
These marriage license applications were recorded in Richland County between June 24 and June 28:. Jordan Allen Davis of Mansfield, 22, government, to Jaclynn Renee Hall of Mansfield, 23, government. Charles Harvey Hosey of Bellville, 59, police officer, to Marjorie Ann Glunt of Austintown, OH, 59, bus driver. Alice McDougal...
Dayton’s Clergy Community Coalition rally for public hospital solution amid serious local healthcare crisis
Dayton, Ohio – Local leaders from the Clergy Community Coalition (CCC) are working tirelessly in West Dayton to solve the healthcare desert left by the closing of Good Samaritan Hospital in 2018. To put a new project on the November ballot, the CCC is planning a signature-gathering effort. Responding to a severe demand for easily available healthcare services in the west side of Dayton, their aim is to build a publicly funded hospital there.
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