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Sherman’s sword comes home: Lancaster museum buys general’s weapon at auction
The personal belongings of one of Ohio’s most famous historical figures went to auction in Columbus last week. Union General William T. Sherman’s personal items were put up for sale, including his family Bible, his photographs and, perhaps most coveted, his sword. The weapon’s highest bidder was the...
Neville: Is now your time to be smoke free?
Stopping smoking is one of the hardest things to do. I know, I am an ex-smoker. Not only is the difficulty of stopping due to the addictiveness of nicotine and the other added chemicals in cigarettes, but finding one’s own desire to stop. Everyone knows being smoke-free is the...
Pataskala Public Library renovation wrapping up; date set for return to expanded location
After nearly a year of construction, the roughly $6 million renovation and expansion of the Pataskala Public Library is almost complete, and the library will return to its home on Vine Street this summer. Pataskala Library Director Jeff Rothweiler said the project has gone smoothly, and Robertson Construction Services expects to wrap up...
Take a look inside Granville's 18th century Manwaring House, which is older than the US
On Potter’s Lane in Granville sits a Georgian-style home with a history that goes back further than that of the United States. In the late 1700s, Christopher Manwaring, a tanner and politician from New London, Connecticut, built the illustrious 4,500-square-foot house for his family. ...
Everything Enterprise: Pleasantville community yard sale is May 31 - June1
“And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a mighty rushing wind...And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire... And they were filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues.”. In the Old Testament, Pentecost was also referred to as the...
Growth prompts Newark treasurer, income tax offices to move to Newark Trade Tower
NEWARK − The city of Newark income tax and treasurer offices moved out of the Newark Municipal Building to the Newark Trade Tower, the former Chase Bank Building on North Third Street. The move gives the 13 city employees more space on the second floor of the six-story building...
Bloom-Carroll comes up just short in district semifinal loss to No. 2 seed Jonathan Alder
PLAIN CITY – So many little plays could have gone either way for Bloom-Carroll during Thursday’s Central District Division II district seminal against Jonathan Alder. The No. 5 seed Bulldogs seemed to be on the cusp of breaking open a close game in the third inning, but the second-seeded Pioneers were able to make just enough plays to keep Bloom-Carroll within striking distance.
Former Pickerington Central football coach Jay Sharrett earns Lifetime Achievement Award
Jay Sharrett was ready to close the book on more than three decades of coaching in late 2022, but he still was concerned about what would come next. “You’ve been going at it seven days a week, 365 days a year for 35 years, especially the (previous) 20, but I’ve enjoyed this,” Sharrett said. “I told people (my wife) Lynda and I were going off the grid, and that’s pretty much what we’ve done.”
Watkins Memorial baseball bumped out by Hilliard Bradley in seventh innning
PATASKALA — The Watkins Memorial baseball program often has excelled with an ace at the top of the rotation. The Warriors did not have that this year, but it did not keep them from having a dominant pitching staff. Junior Brayden Windnagel and senior Cole Massie were strong again on the mound Monday,...
Unlocking the Archive: Regional Special Olympics held at Amanda-Clearcreek in 2004
This week's archive photo is from the Special Olympics in May 2004. More than 300 volunteers, relatives and participants turned out for the 16th annual regional Special Olympics that year which was held at Amanda-Clearcreek High School. According to the Eagle-Gazette archive, the event brought together participants from Fairfield, Franklin,...
Amanda-Clearcreek FFA Elects 2024-2025 Officer Team
AMANDA, Ohio – The Amanda-Clearcreek FFA Chapter has set its sights on the future with the election of its 2024-2025 officer team. At the regular monthly meeting held in February, the chapter members cast their votes, selecting seven individuals who will lead the organization with dedication and enthusiasm. Ten...
Baseball Recap: Washington has no trouble against Fairfield Union
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Washington had no problem doing just that on Monday. They blew past the Fairfield Union Falcons 8-1. Considering Washington has won nine matches by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new. The win...
Fairfield Christian sets up rematch with Northmor after beating Elgin in Monday's district
LANCASTER — Fairfield Christian Academy will get a rematch Wednesday night. Last year in the Division IV district semifinals, Northmor eliminated the Knights 6-1, and they remember the loss quite well. "They are a very good team with a lot of pitching depth. We’re going to have to go...
What is happening in your community for Memorial Day?
Pleasantville Pleasantville will hold its Memorial Day parade at 10 a.m. May 27. The parade route is from the school to Pleasantville Park for a ceremony, then leave the park and go to Hampson Cemetery for a closing ceremony. Lithopolis ...
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