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International Paper nears completion of major expansion in Kenton

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 12, 2015

International Paper is nearing completion on the 250,000 square foot expansion at its Kenton manufacturing facility.

As final construction continues and new equipment begins installation, IP credits community organizations for being advocates behind growth for the company and 125 jobs that will be created in the Kenton community. Representatives from the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance (HCCBA) and JobsOhio recently visited the facility for an update and tour of the project progress.

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Ruby Richards 1949-2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 12, 2015

Ruby Richards, 65, died on Thursday, June,11, 2015, at 4 p.m. at The Inpatient Hospice Care Center – Community Health Professionals of Van Wert.

She was born on Nov. 20, 1949 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to William and Hester (Prater) Wireman who preceded her in death. On Dec. 23, 1974, she married J. P. Richards and he survives in Harrod.

Ruby was a homemaker.

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For this Cadet, food is his instrument

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 11, 2015

By Amy Eddings

Food “to go” takes on new meaning after meeting Carlton Jaquess.

He’s the chef for The Cadets, and when the drum and bugle corps ends its spring training camp at Ohio Northern University on Sunday and heads toward Indianapolis to launch their summer touring season, Jacquess will go with them in his semi-trailer truck-turned-kitchen.

“It’s a gypsy-like lifestyle,” he said. “Most cooks couldn’t do this. They’d quit in the first week."

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ONU's summer mascots

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 11, 2015

Ohio Northern University may be the home of the Polar Bears, but there's a certain section of campus where animals with wings and feathers roam. Here's some of those ONU creatures. You'll find them behind The Freed Center.

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Liberty National Bank names Daniel A. DiBiasio to its board of directors

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 11, 2015

Daniel A. DiBiasio, president of Ohio Northern University, was named to the board of directors of Liberty National Bank at its May 12 board meeting.

During the annual meeting of the board on April 16, Terry Keiser retired from the Liberty National Bank Board of Directors. Keiser served on the board from April 15, 2004, to April 16, 2015, and was chairman of the board from May 14, 2013, to April 16, 2015.

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Ada HS football competes in Divison VII this season

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 11, 2015

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the football divisions, playoff regions, statewide composite schedules and additional information for the 714 schools that will compete this fall around Ohio.

Here's the Division listing of Northwest Conference and area schools:
Division V
108 schools with male enrollment of 150-200
Paulding
Liberty Benton

Division VI
107 schools with male enrollment of 107-149
Delphos Jefferson
Allen East
Lima Central Catholic
Bluffton
Spencerville
Columbus Grove

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