Youtheatre Brings Disney’s The Little Mermaid to Marathon Center for the Performing Arts This Fall

Youtheatre Brings Disney’s The Little Mermaid to Marathon Center for the Performing Arts This Fall

IN PHOTO (from left to right): BACK ROW - Dahelson Sleasman, Brayden Williams, Exander Evans, Esme Hummel-Sass FRONT ROW - Preston Roberts, Camdyn Tiech, Olin Fix Findlay, OH– Youtheatre is delighted to present its fall production of Disney's beloved musical The Little Mermaid, coming to MCPA on October 2 and 3. Filled with adventure, unforgettable music, and colorful characters, this family-friendly classic promises to transport audiences under the sea for an enchanting theatrical experience. Performance times are: Friday, October 2 […]

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OAQDA Issues $1.5 Million in Bond Financing to Support Choice One Engineering Expansion and Job Growth in Sidney

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) has issued $1.5 million in its revenue bonds for Green Shirts Holdings, LLC, to renovate a vacant Sidney office building, located at 2633 Campbell Road, Sidney, for the expansion of Choice One Engineering. OAQDA is serving as a state financing partner alongside Green Shirts Holdings, as the owner and borrower of the project, and Minster Bank, which is purchasing the bonds to fund the building’s renovation with energy-saving improvements. The project […]

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University of Findlay, Ohio University Establish Early Assurance Pathway to Medical School

Findlay- The University of Findlay has established a new Early Assurance Partnership with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) for biology and biochemistry majors pursuing careers in medicine. Ohio University is Ohio's only public osteopathic medical school and the state's top producer of primary care physicians. The partnership allows qualified students to be identified early in their academic journey, saving time and resources with a guaranteed pathway to medical school. Eligible students will begin coursework at the University […]

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Ohio State Highway Patrol to Hold Recruitment and Aviation Event in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN – On September 21, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) will host a recruitment and aviation event with regional testing at the Wood County Regional Airport, located at 1261 E. Poe Road in Bowling Green. They are actively seeking driven, service-minded individuals. Transform Your Talents into a career that serves and protects the people of Ohio. Whether you’re a natural leader, skilled communicator, technology enthusiast, or someone with a passion for helping others, the Patrol offers a path […]

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Mazza Museum to Welcome Caldecott-Winning Illustrator Rebecca Kunz

The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum welcomes nationally-honored illustrator Rebecca Kunz, 2025 Caldecott Medal winner for “Chooch Helped,” for a presentation Saturday, September 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union multipurpose room. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees can also view the newest gallery installation in the Mazza Museum featuring Caldecott winners from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. "Museum visitors can see a selection of original illustrations from Caldecott-winning picture books, including preliminary sketches, character […]

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OVI Checkpoint Scheduled Tonight in Delphos

Van Wert - The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with Delphos Police Department, announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. tonight on West Fifth Street (SR 66) in Delphos, Van Wert County. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. The checkpoint will also be held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to aggressively combat impaired driver-related injury […]

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Obituary for Mary Ellen Swartz

Mary Ellen SwartzSeptember 25, 1940 - September 13, 2026 Mary Ellen (Butts) Swartz age 85 of Marion, passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2026, at Sarah Moore Nursing Home, Delaware, surrounded by family and friends. Mary Ellen was born on Sept. 25, 1940, in Radnor, Ohio to the late Elward and Freida Butts. She graduated from Radnor High School in 1958 and from THE Ohio State University in 1962 with a B.S. in Education. On July 21, 1962, she married […]

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OVI Checkpoint Scheduled Tonight in Defiance

DEFIANCE – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Defiance County Sheriff’s Office and the Defiance Police Department, announced today, that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM tonight on East Second Street in Defiance, Ohio, in Defiance County. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. The checkpoint will also be held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to aggressively combat impaired driver-related fatal […]

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Four Hardin Leadership Graduates Begin ONU Women in Business Leadership Program

Four Hardin Leadership graduates began their journeys with the Ohio Northern University's Women In Business Leadership Thursday in Ada. They are Kim Everhart, Mackenzie Wallace, Angela Winegardner, and Alex Frampton. The program includes experiential learning and facilitated content relevant to an evolving business landscape. The Ruth Haushalter Memorial Sponsorship and the Hardin County Community Foundation provided financial support for the program.

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