IUTIS prepares for summer softball
SIDNEY – IUTIS is more than just a boys’ softball club in the summer. It began in 1930 as a community service organization, and that spirit of community service lives on nearly 100 years later. However, since covid, membership is down.
Artistry Under the Dome planned
CELINA — The eighth annual Artistry Under the Dome, fine art show and sale, will be held once again at St. Charles Sr. Living Community, 2860 US Route 127, Celina, on April 14 from 6:30 9 p.m., April 15-16 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Indian Lake hosts 37th annual Maple Syrup Festival
LAKEVIEW — The Indian Lake Development Corporation (ILDC), a 501c(3) non-profit organization, is hosting the 37th annual Maple Syrup Festival and Pancake Breakfast.
Remembering Dad
Zeb Borchers, 16, of Russia, holds up a photo of his late father, and Russia boys basketball coach David Borchers, as he twirls a game net. Borchers celebrated after Russia defeated Jackson Center in the Division IV Regional Championship game in Kettering on Friday, March 10. Borchers is also the son of Nicki Borchers.
Little Miss Shamrock crowned
Renee Roberts, left, of McCartyville crowns the 2023 Little Miss Shamrock, Sally Heitman, 6, of Anna, at the during a pageant held at the Parish Activity Center in McCartyville on Sunday, March 12. Sally is the daughter of Nate and Kristen Heitman. The pageant is the 4th annual contest and marks the start of activities for this coming weekend’s celebration of St Patrick’s Day events.
Russia citizens honored
Russia citizens inducted into the Russia Legion d’Honneur at Russia High School on Sunday, March 12. Three people were inducted.
Robotics teams qualify for state competition
By Kateri Sherman
Garden talk
Nancy Russell, of Sidney, gives a talk on raised bed gardening at the Amos Memorial Public Library on Thursday, March 9. The presentation is part of a series of talks being held by the Shelby County Master Gardeners.
Out with the old
Garrett Vondenhuevel, of Sidney, uses an excavator to remove the base of the Free Entertainment Tent stage, located on the Shelby County Fairgrounds. The old stage was torn down on Friday, March 10. Vondenhuevel said a new stage will be built before the start of the 2023 Shelby County Fair.
Patching holes
Ricky Stanley, of St. Marys, sweeps away loose gravel from around freshly filled potholes behind Chilly Jilly’s on Thursday, March 9. Shane Stanley, back, of St. Marys, gets out a leaf blower. The two men work for Shane’s Seal-Coating. They will also be sealing the parking lot and adding parking space lines.
