Blakeslee, OH

ADRIAN — A Morenci man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Friday after a jury found him guilty in May of molesting a girl. Lenawee County Circuit Judge Michael R. Olsaver issued the unusual sentence after Ernest William Black’s attorney, Brian Frey of Adrian, argued that the conviction should be set aside because Black was not told by himself, the courts or the prosecution that he could be sentenced to life without parole, which may have changed the outcome of plea negotiations. Black had been told he faced a minimum of 25 years in prison, up to life with the possibility of parole.

AUBURN, Ind. — Detroit wasn’t always the only “Motor City.” In the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of automobile marques were produced in dozens of cities and towns across America’s industrial heartland. Although Auburn, Indiana, no longer produces automobiles, the town’s automotive history...

Prayer led by Paul Gruetter, for Council President, Chris Kannel and his family in the loss of his dad, Mike Kannel, was lifted up at the beginning of the June 27, 2022 meeting. With Mayor Steve Yagelski and President Kannel not present, Council member Don Schlosser led the meeting. Council...

HOLE-IN-ONE … On Friday, July 1st, 2022, Trevor Frank from Archbold, Ohio aced the par 3, 180-yard 14th hole at Riverside Greens GC in Stryker, Ohio. His club of choice was a 5 iron. Congratulations!!! (PHOTO PROVIDED)

BANNER PRESENTATION … Recently the American Legion Riders of West Unity Post #669 made a Blue Star Banner presentation to the Lashaway family in Sherwood, Ohio. Aaron Lashaway is currently serving in the Air National Guard. He has been serving for 27 years, including two tours in Qatar and one tour in Saudi Arabia. Shown are: FRONT- Andrea Lashaway (wife). BACK- Bob Clark – Blue Star Banner Chariman, sons: Adam Lashaway, Austin Lashaway and Aaron Lashaway. (PHOTO PROVIDED)

“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!”. Have you tried a strange substitute for an ingredient in a favorite dish? I think foodies call it “fusion” when you combine different styles of ingredients in common dishes. I know the Dairy Sweet in Grabill, Indiana has the “Elvis Sundae” containing bacon, which you should try.

Hillsdale Craft Supply hosted its five-year anniversary celebration over the weekend with a local artist and an outdoor vendor market. Shelley Mangus, owner of Hillsdale Craft, said the event was the store’s biggest event since its founding in June 2017. “It was absolutely fabulous,” Mangus said, “We had the...

Ann’s Bright Beginnings summer program was recently visited by Anna Gurney from Paulding Soil and Water. She brought along a video about owls and a stuffed owl so we could learn all about their habits. We then were able to dissect pellets. We found bones from mice, moles and other creatures that owls eat. It was fascinating! Give us a call at 419-399-KIDS (5437) to hear about summer program and/or fall registration. Openings openings!

Angola-based Tom’s Donuts set the Guinness World Record for the most freshly baked donuts sold in an eight-hour span. On Monday, the record-setting number of 8,558 donuts was confirmed by the Guinness World Records, one month after the Memorial Day weekend event. The 52-year-old northeast Indiana donut shop only...

Barb from Hudson has made her Chocolate Molasses Caramels for as long as she can remember. Stacy from Hastings likes to make Turtles as a surprise for her kids. Karen from Coldwater says her Peanutty-Chocolate Bonbons sound fancy, but they’re easy to make and delicious. ...

SPLASH … Kids loved the inflatable water slide so much they had to go multiple times. The slide led to a mini pool at the bottom to make a big splash in. (PHOTOS BY LINDSAY PHILLIPS, STAFF) On a hot and sunny day, the Bryan Recreational Park was consumed...

It's official! According to a new Guinness World Record, Tom's Donuts Original, the iconic beloved 53-year-old donut shop in Angola, Indiana has made and sold 8,558 donuts in 8 hours-more than any other donut shop in history. It is now affectionately referred to as "The Donut Capital of the World."

OHIO, USA — Eric's Ice Cream Factory, a local homemade ice cream shop, is celebrating success with the hot weather. It makes almost all of its products by hand and the shop is known for its one-of-a-kind sweet treats. Eric's Ice Cream Factory started its business back in 1999...

Despite the hot weather, the Fayette Soil & Water Conservation District hosted its fifth Discovery Camp for two days at the Fish and Game location with 53 campers attending. Aaron Teter and Noel Lesniak, from the Carnegie Public Library, assisted with registration and staff time to help insure the camp’s success along with Hannah Carter from NRCS. The sessions were led by Lauren Grooms, RPHF Solid Waste District, ODNR’s Wildlife Officer John Coffman, Volunteer Naturalist Shena Weade, Master Gardener Sara Creamer, and Natural Resource Specialist of Fayette SWCD Brigitte Hisey and Technicians Malcolm Miller and David Payne.