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PHS & PJHS Name Students of the Month
Paulding High School announced their September Students of the Month. They are the following (l-r): Freshman: Piper Pease, Sophomore: Addy Halter, Junior: Aly White, Senior: Audrey Stoller. Teagan Bland, Audrey Etter, and Elizabeth Cortes-Becerra earned Paulding Middle School’s September student of the month for their respective grades. Each student received...
The Crescent-News
Delphos Herald
Ottoville Class of 1966 holds 60th reunion
The Ottoville High School Class of 1966 held its 60th class reunion recently at the Canal Side in Ottoville. Members of the class in attendance included: front from left, Ronald Schweller, Howard Odenweller, Chuck Niemeyer, Joanne (Wannemacher) Wrasman, Connie (Heitmeyer) Ricker and Kay (Schimmoeller) Meyer; row two, Mary Kaye (Bernard) Montoya, Linda (Hilvers) Wagner, Sue (Etzkorn) Stokes, Mary (Clementz) Mox, Mary Jane (Horstman) Palte, Darlene (Kleman) Kemper, Ruth (Schimmoeller) Lucke, Sue (Schreiber) Karhoff and Marlene (Kramer) Duncan; and back, Jerry Gerker, Dave Giesken, Grace (Janka) Haselman, Bruce Maag, Jaye Wannemacher, Jerome Kleman, Ron Hemker, Joe Turnwald, Keith Heitmeyer and Ralph Miller. (Photo submitted)
westbendnews.net
Wayne Trace High School Gymnasium Gets a Fresh New Look
This summer, the Wayne Trace High School Gymnasium got a much-anticipated refresh as the gym floor was sanded and professionally refinished, giving the space a new look for our students, athletes, staff and community. The refinishing is part of the regular long term maintenance needed to preserve the gym floor and keep it in good working order. The updated finish has brought a noticeable brightness to the gymnasium, and a new design for the entire floor has given the gym an updated look.
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mycountylink.com
Versailles earns 49-0 shutout win over Delphos St. John’s
DELPHOS – The Versailles football team got back on track Friday night with a 49-0 victory over Delphos St. John’s. The Tigers scored on their opening possession, taking a 7-0 lead on a seven-play, 76-yard drive. Damian Barga ran it in from 11 yards out. The Blue Jays...
continentalenews.com
Continental Local Schools Hiring Full-Time Bus Drivers
Join Pirate Nation at Continental Local Schools! We are looking for dependable, friendly individuals to safely transport our students. This position includes medical, dental and vision insurance and board paid basic life insurance. Starting wage is $21.50 per hour, 184 days per year, 3 hours per day. Other benefits are included. If interested, contact the school at 419-596-3671, option 3.
WTOL-TV
The Blade
Anthony Wayne superintendent retiring; board begins search for successor
Kevin Herman, superintendent of Anthony Wayne schools, plans to retire Aug. 9, 2027, prompting the district’s board of education to begin searching for his successor Monday. “Education has never been just a profession to me. It has been a purpose and a privilege,” Mr. Herman said. “Announcing my retirement was the easy part. Actually submitting the letter and knowing that the end of this chapter is approaching has been more difficult than I ever imagined.” Mr. Herman has been in education for 35 years. He served as a teacher at Edgerton High School, then as a curriculum supervisor at Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center, in Archbold. “I liked working at the service center, but I missed the spirit and being a part of a district,” he said. “I loved elementary education so I became principal at Pike Delta York Elementary School, then principal at Ottawa Hills Elementary School.” Mr. Herman joined Anthony Wayne as assistant superintendent in 2013. After 11 years in that role, he became interim superintendent in August, 2024, after James Fritz took the superintendent position in Oregon schools. He was appointed superintendent in February, 2025. “Education is one of the best fields you can be in,” Mr.
marioncountynow.com
Local couple invests in Marion students
MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Long-time Marion residents, Paul and Ellen Messenger, are investing in Marion’s future with a new scholarship fund at Marion Technical College (MTC). Paul, a respected farmer, and Ellen, a communications specialist, have created a scholarship giving preference to a graduate of a career technical school who plans a career in an agriculture-related field. The couple are strong supporters of education and agriculture.
michaelhirn.com
O-G takes down county rival Kalida
KALIDA – Ottawa Glandorf spoiled Kalida’s senior night celebration on Thursday evening with a 4-0 victory. While the Wildcats were celebrating their oldest class, the Titans showcased their youth. Sophomore Alaina Duling gave O-G their first marker in the opening minutes. Duling snatched a short pass from teammate...
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Bluffton University Receives Grant for Conservation of “The Trumpet Player”
BLUFFTON, Ohio— Bluffton University has been recommended for funding through the State Library of Ohio’s LSTA Conservation and Preservation Grant program to support conservation work on “The Trumpet Player,” a sculpture by artist John Peter Klassen. The $4,999 grant will provide funding for professional conservation of...
peakofohio.com
Indian Lake Middle School inducts 15 into Academic Hall of Fame
Fifteen Indian Lake freshmen have been inducted into the Indian Lake Middle School Academic Hall of Fame during the school’s 32nd annual ceremony. The students, all members of the Indian Lake Class of 2030, returned to the middle school recently for the ceremony, which was attended by family and friends and held in front of the entire student body.
highereddive.com
Judge tosses former Purdue diversity chief’s race bias and retaliation claims
An Indiana district court judge last month tossed a race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed against Purdue University by a former chief diversity officer at its Fort Wayne campus, finding he failed to show discrimination or establish pretext and could not connect his protected activity to his sanctions. The officer...
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OHSAA Girls Soccer DV Northwest District C Draw Preview
DV Northwest Girls Soccer District C has 4 teams with winning records in the District highlighted by MAXPrep #3 ranked Miller City, #22 Ada, #23 Columbus Grove and #36 Continental. Other teams in the 7 team District are Allen East, Bluffton, and Kalida. There are 118 schools with DV Girls Soccer teams. For the 2026 OHSAA State Girls Soccer Tournament, Continental is assigned to the DV Northwest District C Draw. District C will place teams in District Final at Bluffton or Clyde. District E plays District Semifinals at Bluffton. There are 4 NorthWest District Girls DV Districts. The draw will be this Sunday.
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Fultz, Chrisman crowned at BHS Homecoming
Bellefontaine High School held its homecoming dance Saturday night. Bryson Chrisman was crowned the king. Ella Fultz was named the queen on Friday night before the football game. The court included queen candidates Jaylinn Foulk and Lola Kuba, junior attendant Constance Carmen, sophomore attendant Ella Vires, freshman attendant Alejandra Mergote-Quintero,...
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Lane Middle School principal says ‘isolated incident’ led to ‘medical situation’
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An “isolated incident” led to a “medical situation” last week, according to Lane Middle School’s principal. Matt Haren says that because of privacy laws, only those directly involved and their families were notified of the Friday occurrence. The principal said...