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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
A Sea Of Smiley Faces
Sunflowers star as In Bloom Festival starts Thursday
By Leslie Gartrell

ROCKFORD - The outskirts of Rockford are awash wiyh yellow, which means Schoolhouse Farm's signature crop has blossomed.
Located at 5468 Ross Road, the farm specializes in sunflowers, which will be on full display Thursday through Sunday during the farm's annual In Bloom Festival. [More]
Obituaries on August 3rd, 2021
Timothy Alexander
Timothy "Tim" W. Alexander, age 60, of Celina, passed away on August 2, 2021 at 4:55 am in his home with his loving family by his side. [More]
Marilyn Braun
Marilyn Jeanette Braun, 84, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her home. [More]
Thomas Archer
Thomas E. Archer, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away at the age of 64 on Sunday, March 8, 2020. [More]
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Subscriber stories on August 3rd, 2021
Woman killed in 1-vehicle accident
PUTNAM COUNTY - A Van Wert woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash shortly before 1 p.m. Monday.
Bonnie Luke, 69, Mendon, was driving a car eas
Girl, 10, injured in minibike accident
ST. HENRY - A 10-year-old girl was transported to the Mercer County Community Hospital emergency room in Coldwater and later transported by a Lutheran Air helicopter after reportedly crashing a mini bike into a garage door on Sunday.
Rescued pooches thrill fair crowd
Former underdogs fly like superdogs
WAPAKONETA - Trainers John Casey and Nikki Penta of Missouri had already set up part of their Ready Go Dog Show last year at the Auglaize County Fair when fair organizers were forced to cancel many attractions due to state COVID-19 orders.
State to probe Rockford home fire
ROCKFORD - The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a house fire that occurred Friday morning, according to Rockford Fire Chief Rob Belna.
Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League Postseason Honors
Grand Lake's Ernst earns first team honors
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Seven players earned the eight top honors as the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League announced its postseason honor
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