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Minnesota boy, 9, and his father die in series of crashes on Ohio turnpike
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — A Minnesota family is changed forever after a series of tragic turnpike crashes.The Tibetan refugees were on their way to see the Dalai Lama in New York when the deadly wreck happened last Thursday.Among the dead are 9-year-old Dawa Norbu and his father, 46-year-old Tenzin Drukgyal. Both were beloved members of a local Tibetan community organization.Twelve-year-old Tenzin Choedon suffered serious injuries in the crash and is in critical condition at a hospital in Ohio.The family's mother is now home in Prior Lake with a broken arm, worrying for her daughter while also grieving her husband and son."Everybody come here to pray with us right now. All the Tibetans are going through a lot of sadness. All the Tibetans from Minnesota, everyone is so sad," Sonam Wangchuk, a family friend, said.Tenzin goes to Tibetan school on Saturdays. She is described as very hardworking and several of her teachers have written her letters of support.The family started a fundraiser on GoFundMe to help with their medical bills.Authorities in Ohio arrested a semi-truck driver for causing one of the crashes.
Midmark Corporation hosts Professional Women in Healthcare regional event and annual board meeting
VERSAILLES, Ohio – Midmark Corp., the only company transforming healthcare experiences through innovative design within the medical, dental and animal health environments, recently hosted a Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH) regional event on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at Hotel Versailles in Versailles, Ohio. This event coincided with the PWH executive board meeting, also held at Hotel Versailles and Midmark during the same week, marking the 20th anniversary of PWH.
Ohio Sec. of State Frank LaRose failing his basic duty of being an impartial election administrator
He’s done it again. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has deliberately sabotaged the ballot language of a citizens’ initiative on redistricting. He wants voters to defeat it in November so he’s manipulating the wording on the ballot summary to advance that objective. I don’t know what happened to the state’s election chief. Early on […]
Moving On…Kramer’s Cardinals School Russia In Straight Sets
Without regard for their back-to-back Division IV titles, New Bremen embarked on a challenging Division VI schedule Tuesday with a 3-set shellacking of Russia. Ironic. As the rest of Division VI volleyball is talking about her…four titles out in seven years…and a possible three-peat…all she can talk about is what has to improve with her 2024 team to even compete with the likes of St. Henry, Versailles, Coldwater and Marion Local for this year’s MAC title. She doesn’t get ahead of herself.
Flyers, Redskins, Bulldogs take county honors
The cross country season got underway as Mercer and Auglaize Counties hosted invitationals for their schools. Marion Township Park in Maria Stein hosted the Mercer County meet, and host Marion Local came away with a win in the high school boys division. The Flyers finished with 40 points with Celina second with 51. Coldwater was third with 65 with St. Henry (76), Parkway (127) and Fort Recovery (134) rounding out the team standings.
Marion Local Boys, St. Henry Girls Win 2024 Mercer County CC Invitational
(8-20-24) The 2024 Mercer County Cross County Invitational was held today at Marion Local. Marion Local won the 2024 Mercer County Invitational boys meet today outdistancing Celina 40-51. The Flyers placed three runners in the top 10, Dalton Pohlmann (2nd), Ryan Stucke (4th) and Isaac Bruns (5th). Top individual was...
Great music during Troy, Ohio PorchFest
TROY — On Sept. 14, the Troy, Ohio PorchFest will celebrate regional music in a culture of community generosity. The music festival features 40 bands on 40 porches in the lovely Southwest Historic District. There are no fees and no tickets to purchase, just bring some tips to share with your favorite bands. The festival opens at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center at 10:30 a.m. with the T.R.S.S Drum Corps led by Montrea Blackshear. This band features exuberant choreography that is powerful, dance-like and always awe-inspiring. At noon the music will begin in the Southwest Historic District featuring about seven new concerts starting each hour.
Natural Gas Aggregation Contract Renewal Delayed
For several months, the city’s aggregation consultant, Affordable Gas and Electric, LLC, has been working with suppliers to secure a new natural gas aggregation rate for the city’s program. Unfortunately, an issue in receiving accurate eligible customer data from Centerpoint Energy will delay the contract renewal process. As...
Springfield officer arrested for third OVI
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — A Springfield police officer has been placed on leave following an OVI stop — and this is not a first for the officer. Records from the Ohio State Highway Patrol say one of its troopers pulled over Springfield Police Officer Joseph Robinson on Friday. The citation indicates Robinson was arrested for an OVI.
Historic Wilmington house catches fire Wednesday
Wilmington Professional Firefighters Local 3011 responded to a structure fire at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Mahlon Brackney House, 286 S. South St., Wilmington. The Mahlon Brackney House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Historians believe that architect William Cleveland designed the two-story house in 1860. He also built several other notable buildings in the area, including Franklin College (now known as Wilmington College), Main Building School, the Jefferson Hildebrant House and the John H. Hire House.
1,000 days in a shelter: Volunteer helps ‘pitbull with heart of gold’ find chosen family
WILMINGTON, Ohio (WXIX) - Love, patience and carrots. Those are the only things Percy, a dog from Wilmington, is looking for in a forever home. Tuesday marked 1,000 days since the six-year-old pup was admitted into the shelter - PAWS Humane Society - making him the longest canine resident the organization has ever had in their 15 years open.
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