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Friday, August 2nd, 2019

Bleating Hearts

Caring for fair's animals is top job

By William Kincaid

WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Fair officials' top priority is to keep all animals on site safe and healthy, not only for the sake of the creatures but for the people who will ultimately consume their meat or products.

"We send safe products to the market," veterinarian Michelle "Mitch" Michalak said, pointing out officials repeatedly impress upon fair exhibitors the gravity of properly raising and releasing to the public healthy farm animals. [More]

Obituaries on August 2nd, 2019

Ileen Rush

Ileen M. Rush, 98, of Saint Marys, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. [More]

Sharon Sullivan

Sharon R. Sullivan, age 71, of Coldwater, Ohio, died July 31, 2019 at her son's home in Portland, IN. [More]

Local pictures on August 2nd, 2019

Subscriber stories on August 2nd, 2019

Teen artist gets rave reviews for work

CELINA - Incoming Celina High School freshman Kale Sudhoff has already found his passion in life and is gaining recognition in the local art community.

Anti-abortion activist sticks to his position

COLDWATER - Mike Spencer, an avid anti-abortion speaker, seeks to help other pro-life individuals make the case for life by keeping the conversation focused on the pre-born and the inherent value of human life.

Group gets peek at Tri Star facility

Ag breakfast attendees tour building

CELINA - Dozens of people got a sneak peek of the new Tri Star 2.0 facility as officials prepare for the career compact's grand opening this coming school year.

NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Eldora Dirt Derby

Race strategy pays off for Friesen

Driver wins first career Trucks Series race

ROSSBURG - Stewart Friesen finally conquered Eldora Speedway's Dirt Derby.

After falling just short with a runner-up finish in 2017 and finishing t

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