MT. GILEAD — In the late 1800s, the promise of oil, often called “black gold” and remembered by some as the “Texas Tea” mentioned in the opening monologue of the Beverly Hillbillies, transformed parts ...

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GALION — Most locals know that one former president of the United States is associated with the city of Marion, Ohio. What some may not know is that Warren Harding was actually born in Morrow County.

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When someone reads that phrase, they might immediately conjure up images of a school in Los Angeles, New York City or possibly even Paris. However, those words came from Matt Shelton, principal of ...

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SIDNEY — Moments Matter Photography is a new photography business that does all types of photography, including family, baby, engagement and pet portraits. Owner Christie Mayer took some photography ...

URBANA — In the quiet fields and school houses of west central Ohio, one man planted ideas that would grow far beyond the boundaries of Champaign County. Albert Belmont Graham, better known as A.B.

PIQUA — Fort Piqua Plaza has hosted presidents and presidential hopefuls, as well as other well-known Americans. It also played a role in bringing about restaurant desegregation in Piqua. As the 250th ...

SIDNEY — Four Little Munchkins Boutique is a new business specializing in bamboo pajamas for children up to size 10/12. Owner Erin Beeghley said, “Basically, it started as a hobby. I was a volunteer ...

SIDNEY — On Tuesday, the Shelby County Common Pleas Court sentenced Travis Arbogast to a minimum of 19 years in prison with 296 days of jail credit after being found guilty by a jury of three counts ...

SIDNEY — Kirk NationaLease has been celebrating 50-year employee John Wearly for a few weeks now, including advertisements on digital billboards around Sidney, banners outside of the office on West ...