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Texas-based energy company eyes Logan County for 8th solar farm site in Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A Texas-based energy company is looking to build its eighth solar farm near Indian Lake. The Grange Solar Project would be an up to 800-megawatt facility, covering 4,000-5,000 acres of land leased directly from area landowners. The company says this project fits perfectly into the county’s existing infrastructure. “What’s different here […]
Dozens of residents show up for first solar farm ‘listening tour’
Dr. Patricia Hicks, standing, with Outcomes Management Group of Columbus, Ohio, facilitates the first Grange Solar listening tour Tuesday to a room full of local residents at Indian Lake High School. (EXAMINER PHOTO | SHARYN KOPF) With the claim “it’s all about you,” Open Road Renewables held the first of...
Lions Club members recognized for longtime service
Bellefontaine Lions Club President Mick Lile, second from the right, presents years of service awards to Lions Club members at the group’s meeting Thursday, April 25. Pictured, from the left, are Joyce Furlong, 10 years; Alan Galvez, 50 years; and John Horton, 30 years. Not pictured is Andy Collins, who was recognized for 20 years of service. (LIONS CLUB PHOTO)
Sidney PD recertified by Ohio Collaborative
SIDNEY — The Sidney Police Department was one of 17 Ohio law enforcement agencies recently recertified for state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. Eleven other agencies joined the list of certified agencies. Sidney Police meets or exceeds the Ohio Collaborative standards in the following areas:
Leroy Eddy shares his story of going from a life of struggle and imprisonment to a life of love and success
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - One local man, Tuesday evening, shared his personal story of struggle earlier in his life and how he turned that pain into a positive transformation. Leroy Eddy talked about his journey to a full crowd at the Center for Peace and Reconciliation. Eddy was born in Sandusky, Ohio and later moved to Wapakoneta. During his childhood, Eddy was bullied for the way he looked and endured both physical and emotional trauma. In his late teenage years heading into adulthood, Eddy experienced trouble with the law that landed him a prison sentence, and that prison term was the pivotal moment that helped transform his life from hate and pain to love and success.
Lakeview administration addresses fire department turmoil
The village of Lakeview has released a public statement regarding the recent turmoil within its fire department. The press outlines alleged past misdeeds from leaders within the fire department, as well as shortcomings within the fire department’s leadership and tornado response. The entire statement can be read below. From...
Softball Roundup: Pirates grab walk-off win over Bulldogs
Taylor Dillon drove in the game’s lone run in the bottom of the seventh inning to give host Riverside a 1-0 victory over Milton-Union in a Three Rivers Conference softball battle Monday. The Pirates are now 8-9 overall and 5-5 in the TRC. The Bulldogs fall to 5-5, 5-4....
ILHS Chorale earns state superior rating
The Indian Lake High School Chorale earned a Superior I rating at the recent District 11 Ohio Music Education Association Large Group Adjudicated State event at Tippecanoe High School. The ILHS Chorale is more than 80-members strong. They are directed by Tracey Notestine and accompanied by Shirley McPherson. (Indian Lake Schools PHOTO)
Councilman’s resignation accepted
The resignation of councilman Jim Hoffman was accepted during a Monday, April 29, meeting of the West Liberty Village Council. Hoffman (pictured right), has served as a council member since 2021. He returned to full-time teaching as a member of the nursing faculty at Rhodes State College, Lima, in the...
Environmental protections for Big Darby watershed may expand to five more Ohio counties
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is considering expanding Big Darby watershed's protections in five central Ohio counties. The Ohio EPA will explain the proposed updates and take public comments at a meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Tolles Career Center, located at 7877 U.S. Highway 42 South in Plain City.
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