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Wauseon Family In Need Following House Fire
A local Wauseon family is in need following a fire that destroyed their home. Wauseon firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire at 420 Marshall Street at 9:19 a.m. on April 16 after a neighbor across the street noticed the fire. The fire damaged a good portion...
Closures coming to US-127, US-223 in Lenawee County for repair work
LENAWEE COUNTY, MI - Two closures are coming to stretches of US-127 and US-223 in Lenawee County for repair work. The closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. Monday, April 29 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. If you purchase a product...
Hope baseball's second game vs Adrian ruled double-forfeit after benches clear
The second game of a baseball doubleheader between Hope College and Adrian College will be registered as a double-forfeit. After a collision at the plate, players left both benches and while the scirmish didn't escalate, according to rules all players were ejected from the game. "We want to address the...
2 years since pushed to abandoned motel, seniors may return to once-condemned building
ADRIAN, MI - In July, it will be two years since dozens of Adrian seniors were pushed from one crumbling building to another. Many residents had to cohabitate with spiders, fleas and bed bugs in an once-abandoned Travelodge. Close to the two-year mark since the displacement, it is very likely...
Toledo man found incompetent to stand trial in Fulton County attempted murder case
WAUSEON — A Toledo man charged here in Fulton County Common Pleas Court with attempted murder has been found incompetent to stand trial. Thomas Justen III, 73, Toledo, was declared incompetent on charges of attempted murder, a first-degree felony; two counts of felonious assault, each a second-degree felony; two counts of strangulation, second- and third-degree felonies; abduction, a third-degree felony; and domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor. Visiting Judge Jonathan Hein...
Julie Maurer: Lenawee County to write new Materials Management Plan
Did you know that Lenawee County produces more than 4,000 tons of waste every month? That’s a lot of trash! And a new law from the State of Michigan is requiring us, and every other county, to throw out all our old solid waste plans and replace it with a new Materials Management Plan (MMP) that focuses on keeping as much of that waste out of the landfill as possible. ...
Adrian College provides out-of-this-world experiences for students and the public
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The total solar eclipse that we witnessed earlier this month peaked a lot of interest in the universe. Our region is full of opportunities to put our eyes to the skies, and that includes a planetarium and observatory in Lenawee County. Adrian College is home to...
Adrian murder case to stay in Lenawee County Circuit Court
ADRIAN — A murder case against a man accused of taking part in a shooting that killed another man in February 2023 in Adrian will proceed in Lenawee County Circuit Court. Circuit Judge Michael R. Olsaver on Wednesday denied a motion to quash the bindover from Lenawee County District Court of open murder and firearms charges against Kenyatto Tiwaine Sylvertooth, 48, of Detroit. Sylvertooth and Gage Michael Winsett, 18, of Adrian are each charged in the death of 27-year-old Jonathan Marquise Simmons of Detroit. Simmons was shot in an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles on the afternoon of Feb. 13, 2023, near the intersection of South Tecumseh and Frank streets.
Palmyra Township farm working with MSU to fight climate change by improving water quality, drainage
For nearly 160 years, generations of the Isley family have cultivated the fertile soil of Lenawee County, about 25 miles from the shores of western Lake Erie in the River Raisin Watershed. And now they are helping Michigan State University improve the water quality and reduce toxic algae in this area. Jim and Laurie Isley, with son Jake, operate Sunrise Farms and its 1,100 acres dedicated to corn and soybeans in Palmyra Township. ...
Mixed mediums art exhibit, 'Facets,' can be viewed at Blissfield sculpture gallery
BLISSFIELD — An art exhibit that features several examples of mixed mediums and opened at a sculpture gallery in Blissfield April 19, continues through June 21. Flatlanders Art Galleries, 1.5 miles east of Blissfield at 11993 U.S. 223, is currently displaying the exhibit titled “Facets,” which is a group exhibition of mixed mediums produced through the different artistic personalities of artist Jim Foos and curated by Steven J. Athanas.
Southern gospel music group Souls Harbor to perform April 28 at Zion Church in Wauseon
WAUSEON, Ohio — Southern gospel music group Souls Harbor will present a concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Zion Church. The church is east of Wauseon, Ohio, at 4533 Fulton County Road 11, between County roads D and E, and 2.5 miles south of State Route 2 (Airport Highway). The church...
Village Of Delta Receives Large Donations For Cemetery Repairs
PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTERDONATION … A check was presented to Delta Mayor Allen Naiber for repairs at the Greenlawn Cemetery. Pictured during the presentation are Ryan Spiess (Delta Eagles), Doug Born (Delta Eagles), Allen Naiber (Delta Mayor), Bill Pacak (Commander of the Delta American Legion), Charlie Moore (Commander of the Delta Sons of the American Legion).
Bryan escapes Wauseon in thin win
Bryan posted a narrow 5-3 win over Wauseon on April 26 in Ohio softball. Check out our complete girls softball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card.
Senior center to host Amish lunch Wednesday
There are 24 spots available at the lunch. Courtesy | Facebook. Hillsdale County Senior Services Center will hold an Amish Luncheon open to all seniors on May 1. The event will take place at the Miller Farm in Quincy from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will provide free transportation.
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