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YMCA in Auglaize County breaks ground on $3.6 million expansion project
AUGLAIZE COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - A multi-million-dollar expansion project will help a local organization grow its mission of developing kids and healthy communities. “There is going to be more for them to do when they come to the Y,” says Brittany Thiebeau, Ex. Dir. Grand Lake Health/Premier Health YMCA.
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...
Ft. GreeneVille DAR honors family of John Wayne Richard
VERSAILLES — Fort GreeneVille Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, a Vietnam Commemorative Partner, will be honoring the family of John Wayne Richard at the Versailles Vets Club located at 106 S. Center St., Versailles. The ceremony will be Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. The family of John...
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 of Greenville blood drive
DARKE COUNTY — Donate blood during a summer of low supply at the following local blood drives. City of Greenville community blood drive Tuesday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 100 Public Square. Midmark Corp. community blood drive Wednesday, July 31 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Piqua BOE hears about STEM opportunities
PIQUA — Piqua City Schools Board of Education heard about new and expanded Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities that will be available to students in the district as the new school year gets underway on Thursday, July 18. Scott Bloom, curriculum director for grades 6-12, gave the...
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