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The Bible speaks of beating swords into plowshares. More than 160 years ago, soldiers in the American Civil War briefly gave up guns for another weapon, courtesy of Mother Nature.

DELPHOS – Delphos St. John’s sophomore Edward “Eddie” Kessen has a unique relationship with his father.

Our granddog wears a hoodie. I can’t believe I just wrote that. The part about having a granddog. And the part about a hoodie.

In 1986, the musical group Timbuk3 scored its biggest hit with the song “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.” If an historic building can be personified, it could be said that the St. Marys Theater and Opera House not only has a venerable past but also a future bright enough to require sunglasses.

LIMA — Even in winter, preparing for the next season is never too early. Local farmers and students are getting ready for crop planting in the spring. The Ohio State University Extension held its fourth annual Allen County Ag Outlook and Agronomy Day on Tuesday.

PAULDING – A Leipsic man and his 8-year-old passenger were seriously injured in a Tuesday morning traffic accident in Paulding County.

BLUFFTON — It took an extra four minutes for Spencerville to finally put away Bluffton, leaving the Bearcats as the last unbeaten team in the Northwest Conference.

LIMA — A unique event is coming to the City Club this Saturday and it is all for a good cause.

Indiana Hoosiers (13-9, 5-6 Big Ten) at Ohio State Buckeyes (13-9, 3-8 Big Ten)

Putnam County Common Pleas Court