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Wet and wild Waterball contests honed firefighters’ hose and nozzle skills
It’s been described as a kind of tug-of–war, but waterball requires a more complex set of skills. Instead of relying on brute strength, firefighters must use teamwork and precision to maneuver the ball to the other side’s court. They must battle to control an unwieldy hose under 90 pounds of pressure and accurately aim the stream to control a 15-pound ball suspended in the air by a cable. The mist created from the battling water streams can be so dense, the hose handler can barely see and must rely on directions from the backup firefighter. In this 1978 Blade archive photo, the Perrysburg Township fire department, left, bested the Waterville fire department in a match played in Whitehouse. The Montezuma, Ohio, fire department won the state competition, which was hosted by the Whitehouse Fire department and attracted 45 teams. Go to thebladevault.com/memories to purchase more historical photos taken by our award-winning staff of photographers, past and present, or to purchase combinations of stories and photos.
Tourists take last chance to learn about space exploration on last day of Summer Moon Fest
WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - The Summer Moon Festival wrapped up on Sunday, and visitors took one last chance to learn some science and history. The Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum had a variety of educational guest speakers and activities all week. The lawn was filled with lots of hands-on fun, like bounce houses, COSI, and model rocket launches.
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...
Latty Community Festival: July 27th!
If you’ve ever visited, lived in, or driven past Latty, Ohio on State Route 613 or US 127, come and see what’s happening in this small but active community. Sponsored by Latty area churches, the Third Community Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Latty Town Hall and Park. (There is no rain date.) The event will be from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and is organized by members of The Latty Apostolic Christian, Friends United Methodist, & Latty Zion Baptist churches.
Continental Board of Education Met July 17, 2024
The regular meeting for the Continental School Board was held at 6:00 p.m. on July 17, in the administrative office. The meeting was called to order by Board President Dean Bidlack, who opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Hearing of the Public:. The Board congratulated the following students...
Family, Friends And Baseball: The Simple Things Shine At The Minster Classic
Minster, Oh – — While walking around Minster’s Four Seasons Recreational Park, and its eight ball diamonds, it wasn’t hard to spot what the communities involved value. Youth baseball is a family affair in West Central Ohio. That may be taken for granted by folks who have lived in small-town farming communities their whole lives, but that’s just not the case across the nation, or even the state.
This Week in Continental, July 22 – 28
10:00 Senior Scams & Banking Safety – must pre-register. 5:00 Fresh Flower Arranging @ Continental Branch Library (RSVP) 11:00 Safari Tree Adventures @ Continental Branch Library. Friday, July 26:. Saturday, July 27:
Chardon woman killed in fatal crash that closed part of Ohio Turnpike in Sandusky County
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Chardon woman died Monday in a head-on crash on the Ohio Turnpike that closed the highway for about five hours, officials said. Samantha Smith, 35, of Chardon died in the crash on Interstate 80 in Milan, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. If you...
More than 300 local performers and artists will be at free Art In the City event
Across downtown Dayton, art of all mediums will be celebrated at the annual Art in the City event. The Aug. 3 festival is part of the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s “Summer in the City” series. There will be live performances, art on display, food trucks and activities for all ages.
Chicken restaurant concept may open second Dayton location
DAYTON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- Dayton’s former largest company is seeking to plant another storefront in the region, and they’re adding an attached eatery that will mark the second of its kind in the Miami Valley. The proposal is for a new Speedway fueling station featuring a...
'Missing Niqui McCown' podcast episodes 1 & 2 are out now
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Today marks 23 years since 28-year-old Niqui McCown vanished three weeks before her wedding. To help keep her story alive, Dayton 24/7 Now is releasing 'Missing Niqui McCown' podcast, a follow up our award winning podcast 'Missing Erica Baker.'. The first two episodes of MNM are...
Inkcarceration boosts Mansfield food trucks
MANSFIELD — Sadie Stewart remembers when her food truck was one of the only Richland County trucks serving Inkmates a few years ago. The owner of Mad Meltz, Stewart said 2024 marks her team’s fourth year at Inkcarceration. Richland County’s Athena Gyro Express and Grunt Grub also set up at the festival this year.
2024 Dana Open final results: Prize money payout, LPGA Tour leaderboard and how much each golfer won
SYLVANIA, OH - JULY 21: Chanettee Wannasaen, of Thailand, smiles as she poses for photographs while holding the tournament trophy during the awards ceremony following the final round of the LPGA Dana Open on July 21, 2024 at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Inkcarceration economy: Visitor dollars add up to millions for Mansfield, Richland County
Carl Guidotti spent $13 for a large slice of pizza for Kaedyn Barnett Saturday and $13 for a Locked Up Lemonade for Kaedyn's mom as they listened to the band Uncured before taking a tour of the Ohio State Reformatory during the Inkcarceration music and tattoo festival. Kaedyn, 16, and her mom, Colleen...
Richland County marriage licenses recorded July 8-12
These marriage license applications were recorded in Richland County between July 8 and July 12:. Edward James Costello V of Iola, Texas, 23, office assistant, to Mia Rea Enzor of College Station, Texas, 25, stockman. Jordan Rudi Ratleff of Mansfield, 32, cleaning, to Lindsay Lynn Spinneweber of Mansfield, 32, self...
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