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Bluffton University Concert Band Set to Perform

BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton University will host an instrumental concert featuring its Concert Band at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, in Yoder Recital Hall. Under the direction of Dr. Roy Couch, assistant professor of music, the concert band will perform recent works that showcase different approaches to wind band composing. Bluffton’s Concert Band will perform “Sheltering Sky” by John Mackey, a piece that exploits the tone color possibilities of the Concert Band; “Fivefold” by Michael Oare, a piece almost completely built around […]

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Ohio EMA Now Accepting Safe Room Applications

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Safe Room Rebate Program is once again accepting applications. The program provides a rebate for the purchase and construction/installation of tornado safe rooms for Ohio homeowners selected for the program. “The entire state of Ohio is at risk of an EF5 tornado, which produces 250 mile per hour winds capable of destroying most structures,” said Steve Ferryman, Ohio EMA mitigation branch chief. “A safe room is built to withstand these winds and resulting airborne debris and […]

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February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month

Columbus, OH (Feb. 4, 2019) – Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a leading cause of vision loss for Americans age 50 and older. The eye disease causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina and the part of the eye needed for clear, central vision. The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness is recognizing February as Age-related Macular Degeneration/Low Vision Awareness Month to help educate the public on AMD risk factors, treatment options and more. […]

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Obituaries

Allyene Mae Wolf

Allyene Mae Wolf began her eternal journey January 31, 2019, peacefully at home at age 101 years 7 months 26 days. She was born on June 5th, 1917, to Harold and Savilla Pfeiffer in the homestead 1867-built 12-room brick house in Goshen Township, Hardin County, Kenton, Ohio located on land deeded to the family in 1837. Allyene was raised on that farm and attended Pfeiffer School, a one-room facility where grades one through eight were taught. Her […]

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University of Findlay Theatre Program Presents Disney’s Newsies

Seize the day by joining the University of Findlay Theatre Program for its production of “Disney’s Newsies.” Showtimes at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts will be on Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. The large, 38-member cast is comprised entirely of students, the vast majority of them attending University of Findlay. Tickets are on sale at the Center’s box office at 200 West Main […]

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Obituaries

Charles Junior Wallace

Charles Junior Wallace, 75, of Kenton passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was born on October 31, 1943 in Kenton to the late William and Theresa E. (Yohn) Wallace. He married Madalene Coyer and they divorced. He then married Lisa Porter and they also divorced. On May 21, 2009, Charles married Vickie Miller and she survives. He is also survived by his children: Jeanie (Gary) Brill of West Mansfield, and Tracey Wallace and Chad […]

February 5, 2019 131

Sports

KMS Wresting Team Defeats Defiance

The Kenton Middle School wrestling team came away with a win over Defiance 41-40 last night in a home dual match. Both teams were knotted up at 40-40 after all the matches and tie-breaker criteria was used to determine the final outcome with Kenton on top. Both teams had the same amount of pins, defaults and major decisions; but Kenton had more first points awarded in each match by 9-4 to break the tie and defeat Defiance. Kenton won five […]

February 5, 2019 71

Sports

Defiance Defeats Kenton in Wrestling Match Monday

The Kenton High School Coed Varsity Wrestling team fell to Defiance High School 53-19 Monday night. Four Wildcats were victorious over the Bulldogs. Carter Bays beat Dominic Tracy with a pin fall at the 2:50 mark in the second period. Josh Davis recorded his first varsity win with a 6-5 decision over Keaton Linebrink. Ethan Manns earned a major decision win over Alex Hoeffel. Manns racked up 11 unanswered points in a 11-0 win. Noah Eikenbary won by forfeit.

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Judge Makes Ruling in Pilkington Case

A Logan County judge has made a key ruling in a case involving a woman who is charged with killing her three young sons. The Bellefontaine Examiner reported that Judge Mark S. O'Connor ruled that most of the interview of Brittany Pilkington can be used at her trial. The judge however also ruled that a final interview conducted by authorities from the Bellefontaine Police Department cannot be used because of the length of the interrogations, which left Pilkington […]

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Bluffton University Concert Band Set to Perform

Ohio EMA Now Accepting Safe Room Applications

February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month

Allyene Mae Wolf

University of Findlay Theatre Program Presents Disney’s Newsies

Charles Junior Wallace

KMS Wresting Team Defeats Defiance

Defiance Defeats Kenton in Wrestling Match Monday

Judge Makes Ruling in Pilkington Case

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