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Farm Science Review will be a virtual in 2020
For the first time in its nearly 60-year history, The Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review, scheduled for Sept. 22 to Sept. 24, will not be held in-person. Instead, a virtual show will be implemented for 2020.
No reunions for the last of the class
“That’s Sam Straub. He lived over here,” said Glen Stalder as he pointed out one of the 11 pictures of the Hannibal High School graduating class of 1940.
River graduate publishes first novel ‘Blackbird Pie’
Take one street urchin turned minstrel and sometime thief, a baker’s youngest son who longs for adventure, and a pie-loving king. Throw in a stolen scroll and a trio of royal fiddlers, and “Blackbird Pie” is underway.
Funding still an issue for river sewer project
County and Ohio and Lee Township Water and Sewer officials have looked for a way to address the need for a sewer system in Ohio River communities for close to 20 years.
A good week for area cats thanks to some ‘good fellers’
Two area families were reunited with their furry friends thanks to the help of local tree services.
School Board addresses obstacles to fall reopening
“There are so many unknowns, it’s hard to plan,” said Switzerland of Ohio Board of Education Vice-President Bev Anderson. “But, we do have to begin planning.”
Village Council considers Love Fest location
Audrey Lohrey wants to help area children get ready to return to school, knowing they are loved. For the fourth year, she is planning the Love Fest, an event sponsored by God’s Confident Sons and Daughters. But now the location is uncertain because of COVID-19 concerns.
Summer Lunch Pick-up
The Switzerland of Ohio Local School District Summer Lunch Pick-up Program will operate every Monday and Thursday through Aug. 13.
SENIOR LUNCH MENU
Due to COVID-19, all congregate meal site are closed until further notice. Delivery meals to homebound seniors will continue. The following is the senior menu for the week of July 13-17:
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