By Monty Siekerman
U.S. flags adorned 10 homes on South Johnson Street one recent Tuesday.
Although the older, two-story homes on this short stretch of road near the campus have been largely bought up for student housing, the owners of the family homes that remain show their patriotism by flying the flag on a daily basis, not just on Memorial Day, Flag Day, and the Fourth of July.
FLAG PHOTOS ARE IN THE ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.
See the attached to view the other homes with flags on their front porches. Yes, American flags flew from flagpoles and were attached to garages, as well.
Severe thunderstorms containing damaging wind gusts to 60 mph will threaten portions of AEP Ohio and I&M Power this afternoon into early tonight. A hot, humid, and increasingly unstable air mass is in place over the region. An approaching upper-level disturbance and cold front will trigger the storms.
AEP meteorologists have identified two elevated risk areas:
• Northeast Ohio...primarily from western Ohio across the Canton District. A line of thunderstorms should develop and intensify over western Ohio early this afternoon, then track east. Numerous wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. will be the main threat.
The Pawsitive Attitudes 4-H club held their June meeting at the Alger Public Library. The meeting was called to order at 6:12 p.m. with co-advisor, Lydia Osborne, five members and two guests present.
Secretary, Ruth Anne Osborne, called the role with each member naming their favorite TV show. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jonathan Osborne. The 4-H pledge was led by Reporter, Abigail Osborne.
International Paper is nearing completion on the 250,000 square foot expansion at its Kenton manufacturing facility.
As final construction continues and new equipment begins installation, IP credits community organizations for being advocates behind growth for the company and 125 jobs that will be created in the Kenton community. Representatives from the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance (HCCBA) and JobsOhio recently visited the facility for an update and tour of the project progress.
Ruby Richards, 65, died on Thursday, June,11, 2015, at 4 p.m. at The Inpatient Hospice Care Center – Community Health Professionals of Van Wert.
She was born on Nov. 20, 1949 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to William and Hester (Prater) Wireman who preceded her in death. On Dec. 23, 1974, she married J. P. Richards and he survives in Harrod.
