October 2024

It’s hard to move on

I would like to respond to the letter from Friends of Divine Mercy (“This is not over”, September 11, 2024). First, we have had six town meetings on the condition of all three campuses, the churches and other buildings.

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One of the best comics I’ve ever read

A lot of comic book fans might think me a little weird for being a huge fan of the Legion of Super-Heroes. It’s a group whose history goes back to 1958 with members that have names like “Matter-Eater Lad,””Bouncing Boy,””Light Lass” and “Saturn Girl.” It seems silly and for parts of their history they definitely had some silly times. However, in the first half of the 1980s, “Legion of Super-Heroes” was one of the best-selling comic books on the market.

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Know your 2024 ballot: Issue 1

In an election year in Ohio, there’s usually an issue on the ballot that will change the state’s constitution. In 2023, the issues were abortion access and marijuana legalization. In 2024, an amendment is on the ballot that seeks to combat gerrymandering, the practice of drawing voting districts along party lines to benefit one political party over another.

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Northwest State, staff bargaining unit reach new three-year agreement

ARCHBOLD, Ohio – Negotiations between NSCC Administration and the staff bargaining unit (“staff”) had previously reached an impasse, and the process went to fact finding. Both parties accepted the recommendations of the fact finding arbiter and have agreed to a new agreement. The agreement is three years in length, running through June 30, 2027.

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Medicare open enrollment in Ohio: what you need to know

COLUMBUS—As the Medicare Open Enrollment period approaches, Ohio residents are encouraged to review their healthcare coverage options carefully to ensure they have the best plan to meet their needs. The annual open enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7, allowing Medicare beneficiaries to make changes to their current health and prescription drug plans.

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Panthers and Archers lead county

EDGERTON – The trio of Paulding County schools took part in the Edgerton Cross Country Invitational on Saturday with Antwerp and Paulding leading the way. Paulding was the top finisher in the varsity boys division as the Panthers placed seventh while Antwerp took ninth and Wayne Trace was 11th.

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