By Esther Elliott, Cardington FFA Reporter — Eight members of the Cardington FFA received their State Degrees when the 85th annual Ohio State FFA Convention was held on May 3, 2013 They are Garrett Rowe, Mitchell Yake, Cory Slack, Chris Scherzer, McKenzie Smith, Danell Hall, Emily Yake and Dani Foust. Eligibility for the state degree includes answering […]
By Dawn and Brad White — A brisk morning greeted the 39 walkers who took part in a walk to raise money and awareness for Heartbeat of Morrow County the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend. Participants traveled a 2-mile route that began and ended at the Mount Gilead Church of Christ, winding around the village streets. […]
By Randa Wagner — Highland High School held their graduation Sunday afternoon in the school stadium, bidding farewell to 120 happy seniors. Senior Naval Science Instructor John Sachleben and High School Principal Nathan Huffman handed out certificates as school board members greeted graduates. It was standing room only for family and friends who came to see […]
Dear Editor, I have an apology to make. I am sorry, Donna Carver that I doubted your facts. When I read the front page sentinel story concerning brine hauling and the emergency responders I saw that hydrogen sulfide, benzene, xylene, ethyl benzene among others had been found in local wells. I hadn’t seen those reports […]
May 20, 9:15 PM EDT — MOORE, Okla. (AP) — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and […]
By Randa Wagner — The jury trial set to begin July 8 for Cory Jackson of Bellville has been rescheduled to October 21, 2013. Jackson’s defense attorneys, Larry Zukerman and Michael Lear of Zukerman, Daiker & Lear, Co., have another trial scheduled in early July and are obligated to honor the date. At a pretrial hearing […]
By Evelyn Long — Deb Fry, the village’s Fiscal Officer, reviewed the finances of the village when Cardington Village Council met in regular session May 6. She said she had been notified by the Rinehart Insurance Agency that bond for her position had been approved. She said Medical Mutual Health Insurance renewal was completed with an official […]
The Village of Mt. Gilead is seeking candidates for their annual Dr. Nathan Tucker Award of Excellence. The award was established by the Mount Gilead Village Council, honoring individuals each year for excellence in contributing in some way to make the village a better place to live. Citizens are nominated for the award for their […]