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Buckeye Pizza of JC opens in Jackson Center
JACKSON CENTER — Buckeye Pizza of JC had a soft opening over the weekend. The family-owned establishment is located at the former Heidout Bar in Jackson Center. Along with the usual pizza shop food, the restaurant will be serving loaded nachos, salads, pasta dishes and funnel cake fries. Customer Jim Dykes stated that he is impressed by the brilliant service and great food.
Blue Angels hold June meeting
The Blue Angels 4-H club had a meeting at Faith Baptist Church on June 5 from 6-8 p.m. The meeting involved topics of 4-H camp, discussing dates and times for project presentation day, voting on Adopt a Tree and Fish With a Hero, and also a presentation about mower safety from Flory’s Landscaping.
Upcoming local events and gatherings
Have a calendar item? Email it to [email protected]. My Brother’s Keeper concert: a progressive bluegrass band will perform at the at 1858 Meeting House in Mechanicsburg, 7 p.m. Tickets: https://mybrotherskeeperband.com/music. TCN Behavioral Health Services, Inc. School Supply Drive Distribution: 4-6 p.m., 1522 E. U.S. Route 36, Urbana. Gloria...
Nearly 20 candidates apply for open Cincinnati School Board seat
Last week, Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education member Mike Moroski resigned from the Board to focus on his job as executive director at Hamilton County's Human Services Chamber. Now, the remaining board members are tasked with appointing a new member to fill Moroski's seat and serve the remainder of...
UM Professor to give talk in Maumee on political misinformation
Barbara McQuade, the former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan and a current law professor at the University of Michigan, will talk about disinformation in American politics during a program at the Maumee Branch Library. Ms. McQuade’s recently published book, Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America, explores how authoritarian regimes throughout history have utilized disinformation to consolidate power and ways to combat the rise of these trends in the United States. The event, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, is hosted by the Maumee Branch Library in association with the UM alumni association.
Wapakoneta car dealership celebrating grand opening Saturday
WAPAKONETA — The grand opening of Wapakoneta Ford under new ownership will take place Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 613 Dixie Highway. Maryem Rah purchased the dealership in June when it was known as Braden Ford. This is her fourth dealership, and the first to expand from her group of dealerships in the Cincinnati area. “We’re not just about selling cars; we’re about empowering people,” Rah said.
Flooding concern at Madonna Homes apartments
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Madonna Homes resident claims they have been dealing with a flooded apartment and mold growing under the sink for the last week. The resident’s apartment had at least an inch of water on the ground with a backed-up sink and sitting water on his kitchen countertop. The resident said it is unbearable and he just wants something done.
Maumee announces plans to re-evaluate sewer ordinance
In response to efforts by a citizens group to repeal the city’s sewer inspection and remediation ordinance, Maumee officials announced Friday afternoon that they are re-evaluating the ordinance as part of “a multi-faceted approach to addressing the sanitary sewer system problems.” Officials said they are “working to determine how the city might spend public money on private property for a private purpose” and will “continue conversations and negotiations with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.” They also said the city will expand the proposed sewer repair grant program “to provide additional financial relief to our residents” and that the city “is committed to supporting the democratic process and the citizens’ initiative” to repeal the ordinance the city implemented in June. Another aspect of the plan announced Friday was the city’s intentions to hold a series of roundtable sessions with the community “to gather input on the solutions needed to address our city’s sanitary sewer problems.”
Ongoing support: Program aims to help grandparents, caregivers who are raising children
TOLEDO, Ohio — The number of grandparents and older adults raising children continues to climb, according to the Area Office on Aging (AOoA). In light of this increase, the organization has developed a program to support caregivers and build strong foundations for the children. This program, called the Kinship...
On The Market: Modern Mount Adams home listed for $2.95M
An ultra-modern house in Mount Adams with a rooftop deck and panoramic views of the city recently hit the market for $2.95 million. The 4,500-square-foot, custom-built home at 943 Monastery St. has an elevator connecting all five floors, a whole-house music system, electronic shades and a two-car garage with two Tesla-brand electric vehicle...
City of Findlay Announces Newly Updated Rawson Park is Now Open
The City of Findlay announced yesterday that the courts at Rawson Park are finished with updates and are now open. Rawson Park has one tennis court and four pickleball courts that available on a first-come, first-serve basis from dawn to dusk. They reminded visitors to treat other park-goers with respect...
Hamilton West Side Little League wins 20th state title, moves on to LLWS regional tourney
HAMILTON, Ohio (WKRC) - Hamilton West Side Little League is headed to the Great Lakes Region Tournament after knocking off New Albany 6-1 in the Championship Game of the Ohio Little League Majors State Tournament. Braydon Caudill went the distance on the mound throwing 88 pitches, allowing the one run...
Assistant Fire/EMS Chief Chip Rielage to resign
Charles “Chip” Rielage, Tipp City's Assistant Chief of Fire and EMS, is leaving to take a similar job in Turtlecreek Township, home of the city of Lebanon. After four years as Assistant Chief, Rielage will leave Tipp on Wednesday, August 28, and begin his new but familiar job the next day, Thursday, August 29.
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