Grief gives way to anger over Turkey’s earthquake response
ANTAKYA, Turkey — When Zafer Mahmut Boncuk’s apartment building collapsed in Turkey’s devastating earthquake, he discovered his 75-year-old mother was still alive — but pinned under the wreckage.
‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ wins Super Bowl weekend box office
The third installment in the “Magic Mike” series danced its way to the top of the box office charts this weekend with a James Cameron double header, “Avatar: The Way of Water” and “Titanic” (yes that “Titanic”), looming close behind.
Ohio teacher placed on leave after racist image shown during school announcements
BEXLEY — A teacher at a suburban Columbus school district is on administrative leave after a racist image was shown behind two middle school students after they talked about Black History Month during morning video announcements, reports say.
Lori Borgman: Creating AI art between chicken parm and pasta
Only in these days of AI (artificial intelligence) can you create a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece while seated at an Italian restaurant between the time the waitstaff clears the chicken parm and returns with the pasta and marinara.
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Remains of 73 Native Americans were donated to the Allen County Museum. Descendants want...
LIMA — In the late 1800s, archeologists traveling through Ohio looted thousands of human remains and cultural artifacts from Native American grave sites.
St. Marys Grand Opera shows classic films
ST.MARYS — The Friends of the St. Marys Theater and Opera House celebrated a 100-year milestone by showcasing two films directed by St. Marys native William K. Howard. The Grand opened in 1895 with the comedic duo Nancy to great reviews and was a town institution for decades.
Suspect at large in Kalida bank robbery
KALIDA —Authorities are searching for a man who robbed the Union Bank Company in Kalida on Saturday morning.
A life-saving gift
SPENCERVILLE — It was during the Lenten season in 2022 that Dr. Christine Gaynier received the email from her mother, Shirley Mueller. Lent is a season of reflection, a time when Gaynier said she is reminded to “try and be a good and faithful servant.” The email, sent by Lisa and Randy Stoll to their parents and sisters, was forwarded to Mueller from Lisa’s mother. The two women have been long-time friends. At one time, both families lived in the same small town and attended the same parish, St. Patrick’s in Spencerville. The email message outlined the need for a kidney transplant and the search for a suitable donor for the Stolls’ 17-year-old son, Will.
