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- UF bands to perform in virtual pops concert - 11:49 am
- ODOT develops regional coordination plan - 10:30 am
- Lehman sophomore shares King’s vision - 10:28 am
- Dayton Area Mensa to offer qualification test - 10:09 am
- Retired Teachers Association offers annual scholarship - 10:05 am
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NEWS
ODOT develops regional coordination plan
SIDNEY – A statewide initiative could lead to expanded transportation options throughout Ohio and cut down on gaps in coverage.The Ohio Departme...

Lehman sophomore shares King’s vision
SIDNEY — Emma Keykens, Houston, a sophomore attending Lehman Catholic High School, was selected as the winner for the Multimedia portion of the ...
Dayton Area Mensa to offer qualification test
DAYTON — Dayton Area Mensa, the local chapter of the high IQ society Mensa, will offer the society’s membership qualification test at 6 p....
Retired Teachers Association offers annual scholarship
SIDNEY — The Shelby County Retired Teachers Association is accepting applications for its annual Kent Smith Scholarship through April 27, 2021.T...
Community calendar
THURSDAY, MARCH 4• The Al-Anon Lunch Bunch AFG will be held beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Sidney First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St., ...
SPORTS

Boys basketball: Russia dominates Lehman Catholic in sectional final
PIQUA — Russia faced an experience and size gap against a Lehman Catholic team that had amassed 16 wins in large part thanks to strong defense.B...

Boys basketball: Jackson Center fights off Fairlawn in sectional final
PIQUA — Jackson Center saw an early 11-point lead almost disappear in the second and third quarters of a Division IV sectional final on Thursday...
Wednesday/Thursday roundup: New Bremen, Versailles boys advance in tourney
NEW BREMEN — New Bremen opened tournament play with a 64-46 win over Ada on its home court on Wednesday.The Cardinals took control early with a ...
February 26th, 2021 updated: February 26th, 2021. |
Sports Extra with Dave Ross: Siegel and company love coming to Sidney
There has to be a high comfort level for all passengers when Fort Loramie girls basketball assistant coach Phil Barhorst turns the team bus onto Campb...

Fort Loramie boys, girls and Russia girls headline SCORES weekend coverage
The Fort Loramie (24-1) girls are hoping their hot scoring streaks and tenacious defensive stands are longer and more often than Cincinnati Country Da...

Boys basketball: Botkins hoping slow starts won’t continue
PIQUA — Botkins was voted the No. 1 seed in the Piqua Division IV sectional, and its first two tournament games ended with scores you’d ex...
LIFE
Leugers
ANNA — Eric and Diane Leugers, of Anna, announces the birth of their daughter Chloe Ann Leugers, born at 6:10 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2021, at Wilson H...
Village connection
OSGOOD — The next recycling drive will be held on Saturday, March 6, starting at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Items taken are paper. Slick paper and car...
February 22nd, 2021 updated: February 22nd, 2021. |

Send Boltz a 90th birthday card
SIDNEY — Joan Boltz will celebrate her 90th birthday on March 6, 2021.Joan was born on March 6, 1931, to Charles “Charlie” and Cecil...

Lent a season of reflection
DARKE COUNTY — Every year, as sure as snow will descend across a wintry Ohio in February, people of all Christian faith traditions are preparing...
Meetings postponed
SIDNEY — The Sidney City Schools Board of Education meeting planned for Tuesday, Feb. 16, has been canceled due to the weather.The board will ho...
February 15th, 2021 updated: February 15th, 2021. |
OPINION
Senators must oppose Vilsack for secretary of agriculture
To the editor: Tom Vilsack’s nomination as secretary of agriculture does not belong within Joe Biden’s progressive agenda.Vilsack has serv...
Contact Us
`Federal and State:• President Joseph R. Biden, White House, Washington, D.C. 20500, 202-456-1111• Gov. Mike DeWine (R), Riffe Center, 30t...

Fun foods, books for Dr. Seuss Day
February is quickly coming to a close which means March 2 is almost here. For a lot of kids, that is a very special day. It is the birthday of Theodor...

Aging and the not-Super Bowl
As if we weren’t all depressed enough, what with a raging pandemic and isolation and repeated snow storms and winter cold, it has occurred to me...

Working to save America’s pensions
More than a million workers and retirees across the country are part of the multi-employer pension system, and many are in danger of losing that secur...

So, what is your opinion?
I was brought up in a household in which my father was a Democrat and my mother, a Republican. Their four children? Three Republicans and one Democrat...
BUSINESS

Otte AG, LLC certified in 4R Nutrient Stewardship
COLUMBUS – The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program announced that Otte AG, LLC in Maria Stein has been added to its growing list of nu...
Airstream holds virtual 2021 dealer training event
JACKSON CENTER – With Airstream still operating with COVID-safe protocols in place, this year’s annual Airstream dealer training event was...
Honda leads auto industry with 8 ENERGY STAR plants in America
MARYSVILLE – Honda’s four mass production auto plants, two transmission plants and two engine plants in the United States all have earned ...
Eikenberry Retirement Planning to host webinars
SIDNEY – Eikenberry Retirement Planning will host webinars to provide information about utilizing strategies in retirement to minimize the effec...

A new couch for a happy couple
Dale and Janice Wick, left to right, of Plattsville, fill out some paperwork for Goffena Furniture Manager Drew Goffena after the Wicks won a new couc...
February 23rd, 2021 updated: February 23rd, 2021. |