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MEDIA RELEASE_The Pandora-Riley branch of the Putnam County District Library, 304 Hilty Dr., has announced 2026 summer reading challenges. 

Participants are asked to log books read to earn badges. One ticket will be earned per badge, and participants can use tickets to enter a drawing for prizes. The drawing will be held the first week of each month. Prize categories include: birth to 11 years old, 12 to 18 years old, and adults 18 and over.

The May 14 dedication ceremony to be attended by Gov. Mike DeWine at the Ray Brown Memorial Park, 1014 N Ohio St, Alger, will begin at 2:00 p.m.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The dedication of Ray Brown Memorial Park in Alger, Ohio, on Thursday, May 14, is a remarkable ending to a long-forgotten story. Only in recent years has it become locally known that Negro League star pitcher and Baseball Hall of Fame honoree Ray Brown was born in the village in 1906.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Daily Chief-Union of Upper Sandusky has reported that it has been acquired by CherryRoad Media, along with the Kenton Times, effective May 1.

The two newspapers were previously published by the Ray Barnes family. 

CherryRoad Media is based in Parsippany, New Jersey, and has been active in the newspaper industry since 2020.

CherryRoad Media owned and operated the Ada Herald from September 2023 to July 2025, when the newspaper ceased publication.

MEDIA RELEASE__Each year, families across Ohio are forever changed by individuals who decide to drive impaired. To ensure everyone makes it home to their loved ones safely, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) will be conducting statewide OVI checkpoints next week.

MEDIA RELEASE__The public is invited to join local law enforcement agencies, families of the fallen, retirees and community leaders for the 2026 Hancock Fallen Officers Memorial Service on Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at the Hancock Fallen Officers Memorial outside the Fort Findlay FOP Lodge #20, 1769 S. Romick Parkway in Findlay.

MEDIA RELEASE__The Missoula Children’s Theatre along with students of Trinity Lutheran School's first-eighth grades present Sleeping Beauty, an original adaptation of the classic fairy tale.

The show will take place in the school gym located at 105 Allen Street in Jenera on Friday, May 8, beginning at 6:30 PM. Doors will open at 6:00  p.m., allowing guests to find seating (first come first serve) and check out the amazing artwork on display in the gym produced by the students of our school. There will be a free-will offering to offset the cost of the production.

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