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Russia, OH is Changing its Pronunciation

RUSSIA – Finally, Russia, OH is changing its pronunciation.

In a secret joint session on May 4th, the Loramie Township Development Delegation and the Shelby County Council for Progress voted 13-1 down party lines to change the official pronunciation of the village of Russia (ROO-shee). Beginning on Tuesday, July 5th, the village name will be pronounced Russia (raw-SEE-uh).

In a press conference Thursday morning, LTDD Commissioner Dylan Jonesman said, “We must break free of the shackles of our past, the vestiges of ... Read more

Commissioners discuss possible marijuana dispensary

By Meladi Brewer

DailyAdvocate.com

GREENVILLE — The Darke County Board of Commissioners met to discuss the Annexation of 3.394 acres, tree trimming, and a possible marijuana dispensary. Commissioner Matt Aultman, Mike Steg ... Read more

MCF fall grant recipients

PIQUA — Miami County Foundation’s Fall Grant Celebration was hosted by Edison State Community College in the Robinson Theater on Friday, Nov. 11.

More than 120 community leaders, non-profit representatives, educators, Miami County Fo ... Read more

Best of Buckeye offers premium and scholarship opportunities

MARYSVILLE, Ohio — The Best of the Buckeye Program, hosted by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association in conjunction with the Ohio Beef Expo and the Ohio State Fair, is preparing for its fifth season.

The Best of the Buckeye recognizes top- ... Read more

Martin receives 18 years for murder

By Meladi Brewer

DailyAdvocate.com

GREENVILLE — A murder suspect was sentenced to 18 years in prison Tuesday in the Darke County Common Pleas Court. Judge Jonathan P. Hein presided.

Eric J. Martin, 24, of Dayton, pleaded guilty and was sentenced for the murder of Layton White, 29, of Union City, Ind. which occurred on Dec. 19, 2022, in Gettysburg, Ohio. He was apprehended in Troy, Ohio, hours after the incident.

Martin was sentenced to 3 years on a gun specification charge, and 6 years on a ... Read more

Russia author publishes second book

RUSSIA — Connie McEldowney, founder and director of Rustic Hope, shares her personal testimony of God’s goodness in her newly released book titled “Who The Hell I’m Not.”

The book chronicles the day-to-day miracles that she has ... Read more

Russia business deals muddy GOP US Senate primary in Ohio

Julie Carr Smyth

Associated Press

Several Republicans competing for the party's nomination to run for U.S. Senate in Ohio are facing scrutiny for their ties to Russia as the country intensifies its war against Ukraine.
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Offensive struggles limit Panthers in 17-6 loss to Ansonia

ANSONIA, Ohio — Two goal-line stands spelled the end of Tri-County North’s playoff hopes as Ansonia pulled off a 17-6 win on Friday, Oct. 16.

The Division VII, Region 28 playoff matchup was a rematch between these two teams from earl ... Read more