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Monday, December 14th, 2020
A Blue-green Christmas
A real tree adds a touch of tradition
By Leslie Gartrell
FORT RECOVERY - Freshly decorated Christmas trees are a common sight this time of year, but what does it take to get an evergreen from farm to family room?
Pat Sudhoff, owner of Sudhoff's Tree Farm and Produce near Fort Recovery, said Christmas trees are grown as crops on a farm just like corn or wheat. The 63-year-old farmer estimates he has about 10,000 ornamental, shade and Christmas trees growing on his property, and about half are Christmas trees. [More]
Obituaries on December 14th, 2020
David Pottkotter
David L. "Heavy Duty" Pottkotter, age 69, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away o [More]
Joan Earley
Joan B. Earley age 90 of Minster, Ohio died at 3:50 AM on Saturday, December 12 [More]
Homer Kraner
Homer J. Kraner, 81, of Rockford, Ohio, died Thursday evening, December 10, 202 [More]
Todd Huckemeyer
Todd James Huckemeyer, 39, Celina, passed away Dec. 11, 2020, at his residence [More]
Jack Fickert
Jack L. Fickert, age 81, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, [More]
Jimmie Merriman
Jimmie D. Merriman, 81, of Saint Marys, died 11:37 P.M. Thursday, December 10, [More]
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Tips for buying, caring for trees
FORT RECOVERY - Christmas tree farmer Pat Sudhoff said when looking for the ideal Christmas tree, people should focus on a straight trunk and evenness on all sides, although if the tree's going into a corner the evenness might not be as important.
Living trees are great for a lifetime
FORT RECOVERY - People can also purchase Christmas trees to plant in their yards after the holiday season is over.
Consumers can get fresh trees i
Big-time matchup
Fort Loramie holds off Minster in battle of state powers
FORT LORAMIE - Saturday's meeting between Minster and Fort Loramie has been a highly-anticipated matchup after both teams reached the Division IV girls basketball state final four last March before it was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Flyers get past Dogs
CELINA - Having struggled offensively in some close early-season losses, Marion Local banked on its defense to pick up the season's first win.
The Flyers held Celina in check to claim a 41-30 Saturday night victory at the Fieldhouse.
Marion defeats Wapakoneta
MARIA STEIN - Going in, it looked to be a close match. But once Marion Local got started, it was never in doubt.
The Flyers jumped out to a 14-3 lead in the first quarter and never let up, rolling to a 44-15 win over Wapakoneta at the Hangar on Saturday in girls basketball action.
Roughriders shine at Holiday Classic
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys girls bowling team captured the Girls Holiday Classic hosted by Seton High School held Saturday in Cincinnati.
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