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Henry moves on to race win at Speedway
To succeed in racing, you need to have a short memory. Had a bad night? Put it behind you and move to the next race. Cap Henry put a missed feature Friday at Attica in the rearview mirror to lead all 30 laps of the Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 Sprint A-main...
"Ramp"ing up: The delicate art of cooking and cultivating the wild allium
It’s that time of year when the beloved wild allium, the ramp, is in season — but don’t blink, because their green leaves will be gone before you know it. Also known as wild leeks, ramps taste like you rubbed a pungent head of garlic all over an onion. Local farms recognize that ramps have become all the rage in the food scene, emphasizing that to keep this onion’s cousin around, there are important things to remember. Clay Hill Farms, 2848 N. Township Rd. 165, Tiffin
Woodmore Middle School students protest potential leadership change
WOODVILLE, Ohio — Students at Woodmore Middle School staged a walkout Friday afternoon, protesting the potential removal of their principal at the end of the year. More than 60 students spent about 20 minutes on the school's front lawn chanting slogans in support of Principal Kevin Ball before going back inside to resume their classes. Passing cars occasionally honked their horns in support. Concerns about Mr. Ball's continued employment with the district started popping up earlier this week when rumors began circulating that Woodmore Local Schools Superintendent Mary Schaeffer was not going to recommend his contract be renewed. The protest was monitored by school officials and parents while Woodville police kept a watchful eye from afar.
Person captures rainbow-colored swirl in cloud. Here’s what it likely was
OAK HARBOR, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - Residents in northwest Ohio were awestruck by what they saw in the sky on Thursday. Video captured in Oak Harbor shows a rainbow-colored swirl in the clouds. The 13 First Alert Weather team said it was likely what is called cloud iridescence. Tiny ice...
Serial NWO bank robber sentenced in federal case
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A serial bank robber learned his prison sentence on Wednesday. Judge James Knepp II sentenced Gage Haws to more than 5 years in prison for each count, to be served concurrently, during his federal court appearance on April 24. He was convicted of five counts of Bank Robbery and ordered to pay more than $31,000 in restitution.
VIDEO: Spectacle in the NW Ohio sky Thursday
OAK HARBOR, Ohio (WTVG) - Northwest Ohio residents were awe-struck by what they saw in the sky on Thursday. Video captured in Oak Harbor shows a rainbow-colored swirl in the clouds. The 13 First Alert Weather team says it’s likely what’s called cloud iridescence. Tiny ice crystals in...
Sandusky County property transfers recorded April 15-19
The Sandusky County Auditor's Office recorded the following property transfers between April 15 and April 19. 109 Main St., Cynthia Turner et al, to Gregory D. Lowe and Mary S. Methner, $65,000. 159 Midvale Ave., the Bank of New York Mellon, to Kinsella Unlimited Enterprises LLC, $48,000. 107 Norris Drive,...
National Day of Prayer set for May 2
The event will take place outdoors at Fremont City Hall, 323 S. Front St.. Local pastors including: Rick Ash, Jonathan Edwards, Lawrence Rhea, Ian Vencil, Matthew Wheeler, Chaplain Larry Stump and Deacon Timothy Walters will pray into seven centers of influence in our nation of Government, Military, Media, Education, Family, Business and Church. Fremont Mayor Danny Sanchez will read a Proclamation.
🚓Picnic tables at new park in Fremont vandalized
Good morning, Ottawa County. You are likely to wake up to patches of frost, but expect a high of 60 degrees and an evening low 55 degrees. Clearly that patchy frost is going to be limited and cover the ground like that smiley sun patch covered the hole in your old blue jeans. Expect weekend highs in the high 70s.
Kayak Adventures discover historic river portage sign
FREMONT – In 1971, the Sandusky County Historical Society erected a historic marker along the Sandusky River to celebrate the Native American history there. Native Americans traveling the Sandusky River would avoid the river’s swift and sometimes dangerous lower rapids in what is today Fremont by bringing their canoes ashore.
Athlete of the Week: Caden Otterbacher of Calvert High School
TIFFIN, Ohio — The Tiffin Calvert Senecas are one of the top baseball teams in the state of Ohio. They're currently 12-1 and the No. 2 team in Division IV in the latest coaches poll. A big reason why is pitching, especially from Caden Otterbacher. "He's a humble kid....
Wilhelm: Sandusky County has rich history
There should be no doubt among area residents about the historic significance of this area. “The Story of the Maumee Valley Toledo and Sandusky Region,” a multi-volume publication by Charles Sumner Van Tassel is packed full of proof. In its Sandusky County chapter, it points out “The territory included...
Flocking to Northwest Ohio? Here's what's new at the 2024 Biggest Week in American Birding
OAK HARBOR ― For 10 days in May, an expected 90,000 bird lovers will flock to Ottawa County for the Biggest Week in American Birding. The May 3-12 festival, hosted by Black Swamp Bird Observatory, features guided birding activities including art and photography workshops, field trips, bird-inspired concerts, a bird tattoo contest and events featuring New York Times Top 10 authors.
History Spotlight: The 1913 flood
The severity of the 1913 flood is apparent in this photo of the train depot in Fremont looking north from West State Street after the high water subsided. Notice the damage to the crossing gates and the various buildings beyond the depot where much debris has been piled up. The Hotel Fremont stood to the left of this photo across Front Street. (Submitted by Larry Michaels and Krista Michaels)
For the Record: Births
Amber Chudzinski, Fremont, girl, March 3. Tiela Jones, Fremont, girl, March 15. Sarah and Dustin Haar, Rocky River, boy, March 27. Aliza Armentrout and Scott Arnold, Fremont, boy, April 3. Carmella Resendez, boy, April 11. Firelands Regional Medica Center. Bailey and Leo Samaritoni, Port Clinton, boy, April 15. The News-Messenger/News...
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