John Grindrod: The passing of a queen prompted thoughts of Mom
On September 8, the United Kingdom lost her Queen, Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years, 246 days, the longest for any female head of state in world history. At 96, she didn’t quite make it to the 101 her mother did, but 96 is a really good run nonetheless. The TV coverage, of course, was quite extensive — both the mourning period and the funeral itself, which, given all the postmortem pomp and circumstance of such a personage, actually didn’t occur until September 19.
Ohio’s congressional results suggest newly gerrymandered map more closely aligns with electorate
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s new congressional map appears less gerrymandered than it has been over the past decade by at least one measurement.
Leipsic students among top business students
LEIPSIC — Three students at Leipsic High School scored among the top business students nationwide on rigorous exams to test their business knowledge.
Millennial Money: Set financial limits for holiday visits
For many, visiting family for the winter holidays is a matter of “how,” not “if.” But this year, rising costs could make travel less affordable, especially when paired with other life changes — say, moving cross-country, going to school or getting married.
Waters earns eagle scout badge
ADA — Ada Troop 124 held a Court of Honor for the Robert (Robby) Waters for attaining the Eagle Badge.
Arielle O’Neal of Bluffton awarded scholarship
NORTH MANCHESTER, IN — Arielle O’Neal of Bluffton has been awarded the Everett and Ruth Brandenburg Memorial Scholarship at Manchester University.
Despite snow, members shoot at last Allen County Archers event of season
SPENCERVILLE — Despite a large morning snowfall, a small group of dedicated archers shot at the Allen County Archers’ last shoot of the season on Saturday.
Computer chip ban signals new era as Biden and Xi meet
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration’s move to block exports of advanced computer chips to China is signaling a new phase in relations between the globe’s two largest economies — one in which trade matters less than an increasingly heated competition to be the world’s leading technological and military power.
Kurt Neeper and Superior Financial Solutions honored
LIMA — Kurt Neeper of Superior Financial Solutions, LLC was honored with a Lending Luminary Award from PROGRESS in Lending, a national trade association.
Stanford recognized as top realtor
LIMA – Superior PLUS agent Tim Stanford earned the Ohio “Top Agent” Award. Stanford was recognized at this year’s Ohio Realtors Annual Convention for being the #1 realtor in Ohio for the most Individual Transaction Credits.
