Word for the day: Whose fault is it? Many people blame God when terrible things happen. We humans have a natural tendency to blame others for our problems, be it another person, organization, or even society itself. Read More
Church singer was last week The performance of guest singer Randy Nichols at McGuffey Free Will Baptist Church was last week, not this Saturday. Incorrect information was submitted to the Times. Read More
Turf Tips: Perennial ryegrass As we head into the fall season from mid-August through mid-September, homeowners may think about reseeding or establishing lawns for next year. Early fall is an ideal season for this practice, more so than spring seeding because of warm days and cool nights that allow for quicker germination and rapid turf growth. Read More
Rotary clubs plan tour of farms in Blanchard watershed The Ada Rotary and Flag City Morning Rotary in Findlay, are hosting a bus tour for Rotarians in District 6600. The tour, set for Friday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., includes three demonstration farms in the Blanchard River Watershed. Read More
Couple celebrates 50th Arthur “Gene” and Carol (Black) Miller of Alger are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on Aug. 26, 1967 by the late Ron Briggs at the McGuffey Church of Christ. Read More
Bridge high scores reported The Memorial Park Bridge Club met on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at the Pro Shop Annex. The hostess was Jane Landsberg and there were three tables in play. Read More
Social Calendar: August 25, 2017 SATURDAY, AUG. 26 Weight Watchers – 9:15 a.m., Bellefontaine Union Station, 613 Hamilton St. Weigh-in starts 1/2 hour earlier. Read More
R’mont principal to become district’s new leader in July 2018 MOUNT VICTORY — The Ridgemont Board of Education didn’t have to look far in selecting the future superintendent of the district. Sally Henrick, the current K-12 principal of curriculum and instruction, will be taking on the district’s top job as of July 1, 2018. Read More
ONU unveils bus to provide mobile health screenings ADA – The Ohio Northern University Mobile Health Clinic has an official set of wheels. The 38-foot bus is in its first season of operation by the College of Pharmacy’s ONU HealthWise outreach efforts. It was obtained through support from CVS and Mercy Health in Lima. Read More
St. Marys outshoots Kenton on golf course St. Marys defeated Kenton 164-182 in a Western Buckeye League golf match at Memorial Park Golf Course on Thursday afternoon. Rocco Longbrake carded a 43 on the back nine holes to lead the Wildcats, while Cole Dearing added a 44, Cruz Bryant a 46 and Brock Cote a 49. Read More