In case you missed it, condidtions were perfect on a recent day for the phenomenon known as sun halos--caused by ice crystals in thin cirrus clouds. Many thanks to Martin Fisher for this local photo. For further explanation of sun halos, here's an article from weather.gov.
Glenda Lee Hunsicker, age 83, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 1:00 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her family.
She was born on June 28, 1939, in Alger, Ohio to the late Dwight and Hester (Gant) Marshall. On March 29, 1958, Glenda married Harvey Hunsicker, Jr. and they were happily married for 56 years. He preceded her in death on December 11, 2014.
Eldon Ray Prater, age 82, of Mt. Victory, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 3, 1940, in Alger, Ohio to the late Tracy and Edythe (Dotson) Prater. On April 3, 1960, Eldon married Helen M. Dunson and she preceded him in death on May 7, 2018.
Gerald L. “Chuck” Wireman, age 72, of Alger, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 10:23 PM at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, with his family by his side.
He was born on August 25, 1949, in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert B. and Mary S. (Smith) Wireman. On May 7, 1971, Chuck married Judy Ousley and she survives in Alger.
The Hardin County Pullers announced the following on their Facebook page: at the August 13 Farmers & Merchants Picnic, pulling classes will begin at 6:30 p.m., including
8700 Tri State Super Field Tractors
6500 Limited Street gas trucks
6500 Cheater Street Gas Trucks
8500 Open Street Diesel 4x4
8000 Work stock Diesel 4x4
6500 Altered/OPEN GAS Dot 4X4
8000 2.5/2.6 combo Diesel
15500 Out of Field Tractors
Street Semis
Altered Semis
There will also be the first Annual Truck and Semi Show