EDITOR’S NOTE: In the first version of this developing story, it was reported Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted this operation. Further reporting discovered the operation was actually conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The original story, references, and headline have been corrected to reflect that updated information. MOUNT VERNON — A federal Homeland Security Investigations […]
Jack Slemenda
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Posted inLife and Culture
MLK & today: Fostoria native, Stanford professor delivers Kaleidoscope address
MANSFIELD — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed that an idea titled “the evil triplets” threatened American democracy. The triplets’ names? Racism, poverty and violence. During the Kaleidoscope Community Conversations event on Thursday night at Mansfield’s Renaissance Theatre, Dr. Lerone Martin conducted a deep dive into these issues and more in terms of how they […]
Posted inSports
Column: Ohio baseball somehow will be played in October
CLEVELAND — I witnessed the most “Cleveland” way to make Major League Baseball history over the weekend, and it was a roller coaster of emotions to say the least. A walk-off hit-by-pitch from a pinch hitter was not on my bingo card, but it definitely should have been. If you haven’t seen the moment yet […]
Posted inLocal Guides
Pumpkins, plaid & plenty of fun: A guide to fall festivities
The very subtle dipping seasonal temperatures aren’t slowing North Central Ohio down when it comes to some good old-fashioned fall fun. With plenty of rural beauty across the area, it is so easy to see the seasons change just by taking a drive down the highway with the windows down, football on the radio and […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Fredericktown’s famous Tomato Show set for Sept. 3 to 6
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown students will again be able to “cut class” and head on down to the famous Fredericktown Tomato Show this year. The theme for the 48th year of the show is “America’s Pastime.” The show’s Board of Directors has been busy making slight changes for kids and adults to enjoy. “Last year, the […]
Posted inFootball
Fredericktown grounds & pounds through Highland in season opener
FREDERICKTOWN — Sweat bees weren’t the only thing swarming under the Friday night lights at Fredericktown Stadium. While the Freddies came out a little flat to begin Coach Scott Spitler’s first game at the helm, their fast-paced offense couldn’t be stopped in the second half as they flew past Highland 21-6 in their season opener. […]
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Lexington’s Sorelle shines at Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival
MOUNT VERNON — From alien wood carvings to a singing sister trio, the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival had it all on Friday night. Day Two of the festival saw Main Street full of vendors and happy shoppers in the early evening, and local pop group Sorelle once the streetlights came on. The Mount […]
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Hometown Harmony: Sorelle talks upcoming show & new music
LEXINGTON — An unassuming double doorway off a garage opens to a decked-out space for musical creativity, social media madness, and a profound sense of sisterhood in Lexington. Driving down the local backroads, you would have no idea that iHeartRadio’s Next Music Star competition winner and a 4th-place finisher on NBC’s The Voice with 3.5 […]
Posted inArea History
A Legacy Lives: 1800s Bible donated to Danville United Methodist Church
DANVILLE – In the early 1900s, there was a Methodist presence of three churches, one in Danville, Jelloway and Brinkhaven. Today, there is only one church from the original three open to the congregation, the church in Danville. However, a previous owner of the Brinkhaven church found a piece of that original legacy in the […]