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Senior All-American Ian McVey was named the Great Lakes Region Runner of the Year by the United Stated Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for the second consecutive season.

 

McVey won the individual title at the Great Lakes Region Championships in 24:52.5. This was McVey's second regional title in a row. McVey also won his second consecutive individual title at the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships and finished fourth at the All-Ohio Championships.

McVey was also named National Athlete of the Week during the regular season.

Please RSVP by Dec. 3

Bridge Home Health and Hospice is offering "Holiday Memories" grief support program for children ages six to 12 who have lost a loved one, allowing them to remember those who have passed in a healthy setting.

This event will be held on Monday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital, located at 1900 S. Main St., Findlay.

Holiday Memories is being offered through Bridge's Group S.T.A.R. (Special Times, Always Remembered). Dinner will be provided for the children and RSVP is required by Dec. 3.

U.S. 68 and S.R. 15 southbound ramp set to close through fall 2029

A new ramp configuration on Interstate 75 opened Saturday as part of the reconstruction and widening of the interstate through Findlay and Hancock County.

A new flyover ramp carries I-75 southbound traffic onto U.S. 68/state Route 15 or to Lima Avenue, replaces the existing loop ramp. The new ramp is referred to as a flyover because the ramp is carried over I-75 traffic to make the connection to U.S. 68/state Route 15 or Lima Avenue.

Kirk Slusher, Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 deputy director, said, "We expect the transition to be rather seamless as new signage will clearly direct motorists onto the ramp,” he said.

Terry Theodore holds a money tree that she made with 100 one dollar bills for Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Christmas bazaar. The Altar and Rosemary Society of the church has held a bazaar on Veterans Day for more than 40 years. Mrs. Theodore has made a money tree for many of those years. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Opening night is Thursday at The Freed Center

Twenty-three children from kindergarten to eighth grade from Ada and four nearby towns will perform in the annual Holiday Spectacular, which opens Thursday.

Children who were selected, following an audition, include:

Isaac Agozzino • Second Grade • Lima

Olivia Agozzino • First Grade • Lima

Allison Ambroza • Kindergarten •Lima

Addilyn Baldauf • Second Grade • Lima

Kendalynn Bourk • Fourth Grade • Wapakoneta

Clara Chongson • Kindergarten • Lima

Genevieve Chongson • Third Grade • Lima

Leo Chongson • Fourth Grade • Lima

Maycie Dewese • Second Grade • Ada

Arianna Dorsey • Second Grade • Lima

The Ohio Northern men's basketball team opened its 108th season of varsity basketball on Monday with a 99-61 victory over against area-rival Defiance at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears (1-0 overall) got 20 points and nine rebounds from senior Ryan Bruns to lead five players in double figures in scoring. Freshman Daniel Unruh (Elida) scored 14 points, senior Daniel Donner and junior Austin Allemeier (Elida) added 11 points each.

The Yellow Jackets fall to 0-2 and were led by Malachi McClain with 16 points off the bench.

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