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John M. Wilcox
John M. Wilcox, 66, of Huntsville, Indian Lake, OH passed away Friday morning, July 19, 2024, at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine, OH. John was born on July 11, 1958, in Lima, OH, the son of the late Ray M. and Mary E. Knief Wilcox, whom he looked forward to going home to see again.
Village of Ada issues $2.75M in permits for first half 2024
During the first six months of 2024 the Village of Ada issued 31 commercial and residential permits with a total estimated value of $2.75M. Zoning Inspector Michael Harnishfeger provided a report including the following information. COMMERCIAL. 120 E BUCKEYE ST - Demolish Portion of Old Cole Motor Building - Ada...
Just Musing: A must-see musical, the Ark Encounter and a nation divided
Today (Sunday) is your last chance to see the first of two summer musicals, "The Little Mermaid." The final performance begins at 2 p.m. in the beautiful and historic Marion Palace Theatre. I had the opportunity to see it opening weekend and to say it was totally awesome is an...
Ohio State Fair Previews Treats And New Foods For 2024
Brand new in 2024 is New Food Avenue. In a few days, many Delaware Countians will be heading down to Columbus for the annual extravaganza known as the Ohio State Fair. There, food vendors will be firing up the grills, filling the fryers, and prepping the delicious bites of this year’s event.
Local church turns overgrown park into ideal hiking, fishing spot
David Schwieterman (in orange) points out the route the new trail takes around Fred Carter Park off Lakewood Drive, Bellefontaine. Jamison Thornton, right, was also instrumental in the work Vineyard Christian Fellowship put into making the park more accessible to the community. David Wilt (in blue) stopped by Friday to help as well. (EXAMINER PHOTO | SHARYN KOPF)
Delaware Council To Consider Tax Levy And Development Plans
The agenda is packed with important items. The Delaware City Council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting tonight at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda is packed with important items, including liquor permit requests, income tax proposals, and significant rezoning plans. Liquor Permit Requests. The Council will...
Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation seeks singers for Assumption Choir
CAREY − The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey invites area singers to join the 2024 Assumption Choir. The choir, along with a brass quintet, will lead the music for the Vigil Mass of the Assumption, in the Shrine Park, at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 14.
Rosario Lodged in Jail for Strangulation
On Thursday afternoon, Bellefontaine Police responded to a home on East Sandusky Avenue regarding a domestic dispute. Edgar Rosario, 26, of Bellefontaine, was arrested for domestic violence, strangulation, and disrupting public services. The victim’s son informed police that Rosario had hit and strangled his mother during an argument. Rosario...
Stewart ‘honored’ to lead Carlisle
Julie Stewart will begin her 30th year in education this August when she steps into the role of principal at Carlisle Elementary School in Delaware. Stewart joins the district after 29 years at Lima City Schools where she spent 13 years teaching elementary school and 16 years as a principal. Stewart was hired by the Delaware City Schools Board of Education in June to replace former Carlisle Principal Paula Vertikoff, who left at the end of the school year.
UCSO Reports – July 18, 2024
Deputies were sent to the Franklin County Jail to take custody of Robert M. Miller, age 35 of Circleville, for an outstanding arrest warrant. The arrestee was transported to the Tri County Regional Jail. 3:32am Arrest Warrant. A deputy met with a Columbus Police Officer to take custody of Stephany...
Cora Morgan
Cora Belle Morgan, age 87, Nevada, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:10pm at Westbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care in Upper Sandusky. Cora was born on December 29, 1936 in Crawford County to Mary Ruth Holman. She married Robert “Bob” Morgan on December 22, 1956 and he passed away on February 15, 2002.
Ada CIC discusses Wilson wayfinding and tackling downtown disinvestment
The July 17 quarterly meeting of the Ada Community Improvement Corporation was an opportunity to feel the pulse of the Ada business community. Held on the heels of the July Ada Area Chamber of Commerce meeting that occurred earlier in the day, the CIC meeting tackled ideas for Wilson wayfinding signs, downtown storefront capacity and ways to counteract disinvestment in aging buildings.
Sika Corp. opens fully automated warehouse in Marion
Sika, a producer of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protection in the building and automotive industries, has opened a warehouse in Marion. The Marion Regional Distribution Center is Sika's newest fully automated warehouse. The 150,000-square-foot facility will inventory finished goods for multiple construction and industry markets. It will serve...
Help uncover the mystery of Item No. 1273
We’ve received one more guess and a little more insight on our mystery beekeeper’s tool, Item No. 1272. Avid Hazard A Guess? reader Randy Winland, of Prospect, Ohio, wrote: “Item 1272 is a “foundation fastener” used to press the box joints of a honeycomb box together. The box was used to create a “foundation” for wax in a bee hive. A similar version is patent #1,127,568 from 1915.”
Fifth and final defendant charged in Columbus Zoo fraud investigation
DELAWARE, Ohio — The fifth and final defendant, Grant Bell, has been charged with a crime related to the Columbus Zoo fraud investigation, according to a press release from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. He was only charged with a single count of theft, which is a fifth degree...
Self-described dirt nerd Martha Stewart has a new job with Scotts Miracle-Gro
Self-described "dirt nerd" Martha Stewart has a new job: chief gardening officer for Scotts Miracle-Gro. CEO Jim Hagedorn introduced the lifestyle and décor maven this week as part of an investor presentation at the lawn and garden company's research and development operations in its headquarter city of Marysville. The...
Clapsaddle’s Attorneys Seeking Acquittal or New Trial
Attorneys for a former Kenton school teacher have filed a motion seeking acquittal or a new trial for their client. Dustin R. Clapsaddle was found guilty on one count each of rape, sexual battery, gross sexual imposition and kidnapping following a four day jury trial last month. According to documents...
Hardin County Man’s Lifesaving Mission: Desperately Seeking Kidney Transplant Match
A local man is hoping for a life-saving gift from a living donor. Mount Victory resident Heath Keckler is 35 years old and is living with chronic kidney disease. According to the American Kidney Fund, over 37 million people in the United States are living with chronic kidney disease. Chronic...
JAC NICKLES HOPS AWAY WITH 25TH ANNUAL "RUN FOR THE RABBIT"
Elida, OH - A memorial race that celebrates and honors fellow sprint car driver Travis Miller, took a week and 2 races to complete!. Harrod, OH native Jac Nickles wins his first ever 360 Feature Race Win with the Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP. Phil...
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