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DELTA SCHOOL BOARD … The Delta Board of Education is present while hearing recommendations from the Superintendent on personnel changes. Shown are: Matt A. Feasel, Tammy Sprow, Mike Ford, Michael Mattin, Alice Simon, Tim Bower, and Superintendent Ted Haselman. (PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER, STAFF) The Delta School Board held their...

Charges against the former director of Bowling Green State University’s Stroh Center, who was accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a state athletic association, have been expunged. Benjamin Spence, 39, Waterville, appeared Friday in the courtroom of Wood County Common Pleas Judge Joel Kuhlman. Kuhlman approved the expungement, meaning...

Keeping a home garden can add a splash of color to one’s yard, give amateur gardeners a rewarding hobby, and provide fresh ingredients for home-cooked meals. But when growing season begins to peak, gardeners might find themselves with more herbs than they know what to do with, and a closing window of time to use or preserve them. Two local farms, Fangboner Farms and Schooner Farms, share some tips and ideas for making the most of herbs, from homemade soaps to dried spice blends.

WOODVILLE - Last year, COVID-19 forced Camp Wildcats to run virtually, so this year was even more special as Woodmore campers and volunteers gathered at Oak Openings in Swanton on July 12 for the first day of camp. “We love it. It’s so nice to get back together,” said Woodmore...

Samantha VanVorhis, a junior Shorthorn member from Bowling Green, placed as a top-five finalist in the Team Sales Contest at the 2021 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. VanVorhis took fourth overall Owned ShorthornPlus Female. Junior Shorthorn enthusiasts gathering from 28 states competed June 21-26. The...

At 19, Jonmorgan Smith had never left the country, never heard of a yacht, and never cooked on the open sea, but he flew to Mallorca to work as a sous chef on a 52-meter vessel setting sail through the Balkans. Mr. Smith has served as a private chef on...

Oh “to sleep, perchance to dream,” during a midsummer day’s nap. Shakespeare not withstanding, a sun-drenched and comfy camper stretches out on a picnic table bench at Independence Dam State Park near Defiance. In this 1970 Blade archive photo, he peeks from under his fedora to spy who’s interrupting his slumber. July is prime camping season in northwest Ohio, provided you can elude the rain.

Heavenly Pizza was recently able to give its employees a heavenly reward. The restaurant, which is known for its flavorful cheesy tomato pies, wanted to find a way to reward its staff for all of their hard work during difficult times. Owner Josh Elchert, recently took to Facebook and said the eatery was celebrating Employee Appreciation Day by giving its workers its entire day of sales for its location in Findlay, Ohio.

As you’re rescheduling all of last year’s missed plans don’t forget to plan your guys weekend! We may be biased, but Findlay is the perfect place for your next guys weekend. Check out our suggestions for where to eat, where to drink, and things to do with your friends in Findlay.