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DeWine talks bird flu
Calls for federal research, retroactive compensation
By Abigail Miller
VERSAILLES - The federal government must do more research into bird flu, and fast, Gov. Mike DeWine said after speaking with western Ohio poultry producers and government officials on Thursday in Versailles.
Ohio has suffered the bulk of the nation's HPAI cases in 2025, with the majority of its detections occurring in Mercer and Darke counties - two of the state's top poultry-producing counties. [More]
Obituaries on March 7th, 2025
Billy Felver
Billy E. Felver, 78, of Lima, OH (formerly of Wapakoneta and St. Marys) died 5:14 a.m. Tuesday March 4, 2025 at Lima Convalescent Home. [More]
Pamela Powell
Pamela Powell, 68, of Saint Marys, died suddenly at 10:04 P.M. Wednesday, March [More]
David Hausmann
David Hausmann, age 63, of Mendon, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at [More]
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Signs of stress reported emerging in local farmers
Workshops help agencies respond
CELINA - Experts say they are seeing signs of stress in local ag producers, not only due to High Path Avian Influenza's onslaught on poultry operations, but also because of financial concerns related to low commodity prices, high input costs, mounting debt loads and blowback from U.S. tariffs.
St. Marys remembers a 'tireless advocate'
Robin Willoughby, councilor, dies at 72
ST. MARYS - The city of St. Marys is mourning the loss of its longest serving councilor, Robin Willoughby, 72, who died Saturday morning following an extended illness.
Alumni Notes
Title Sweep
Marion grad Winner wins two G-MAC events, advances to nationals
Just as she did in high school, Molly Winner is dominating on the college level.
The Ashland University sophomore and Marion Local graduate swept t
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