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Man charged with felony after striking victim with metal pipe
Charles Girardin, 28, of Urbana, was charged with felony assault following an altercation with his ex-girlfriend’s brother that occurred shortly before 3 p.m., Sunday, May 12, outside an apartment at 500 Gunntown Road, officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department report. Law enforcement was dispatched to that location on a...
Jackson Center FFA greenhouse open for season
The Jackson Center High School’s FFA chapter has officially opened its greenhouse for the Spring 2024 season. The greenhouse is run by FFA agricultural student volunteers and teacher Emily Turner. Turner has been teaching AP Agriculture for six years in various school districts. Three years of her teaching career...
City officials: Time is now to plan for residential growth
Members of the Bellefontaine City Council were made aware during a Tuesday, May 14, regular meeting of administration’s intention to begin the strategic planning of the next phase of growth for the city. Service-Safety Director Wes Dodds told members of council that the city plans in the coming weeks...
Local students’ artwork displayed at Airstream HQ
Entries from the Urban Art Fair, created by fifth- and sixth-grade art students at Logan-Hocking Middle School, are currently on display in the visitor’s center of the Airstream World Headquarters in Jackson Center, Ohio, and will be until June 30. Urban Air’s annual “Wake Up Downtown Logan” event, which took place in Logan May 2–4, included an art competition for local students. Their drawings were displayed in downtown storefront windows from April 25-May 3, with the public voting for their favorite entries. A panel of professional artists also judged the top entries and awarded prizes.
Wapakoneta Party in the Park Summer Concert Series Returns
May 14, 2024, Press Release from the Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce: Wapakoneta, OH – May 14, 2024 – The Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Wapakoneta, is excited to announce the return of the beloved Party in the Park Summer Concert Series. This annual event will kick off on May 17th and promises a lively lineup of free concerts every Friday evening from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM in the picturesque Heritage Park along the historic Auglaize River.
U-Haul transforms old Kenton Kmart for new facility
KENTON — U-Haul is working to transform a building previously used as a Kmart. The building is located at 1005 E. Columbus St., Kenton. According to a press release, the property sits on 11 acres of land and was sold in February. The building will soon be utilized for moving and storage.
Auglaize County girl raises $50K, purchases DARE truck
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local girl received recognition for raising money for her sheriff’s office. According to our affiliate WLIO in Lima, Emma Hunley is a Girl Scout with Troop 2063. For her project to receive the Girl Scout Gold Award, Hunley had to figure out a way to “make a lasting change” or […]
Sidney plans outdoor graduation ceremony for May 18
SIDNEY — Sidney High School graduation ceremonies are planned for Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at Sidney Memorial Stadium. Speakers at the ceremony will be National Honor Society President and Class President Hayden Ball, Class Vice President Olicia Barga, Secretary Kyleigh Spade and Treasurer Kelin Hickman. The class...
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