Now that concealed weapons are allowed in bars, will this effect your decisions on going to bars or nightclubs?

Family’s plea: ‘Caitlin come home’

The Andersons cling to hope — hope that every time the phone rings it may be their missing daughter, Caitlin, on the line.

Ohio woman pleads not guilty to semen theft charge

A western Ohio woman has pleaded not guilty to charges that she took frozen bull semen valued at $110,000.

DENNIS

Charles W. “Pete” Dennis, 77, of Washington Court House, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, at 6:44 a.m. at the Mount Carmel Medical Center. He was born on July 28, 1934, in Frankfort, Ohio, to Crosby and Blanche Colburn Dennis. Pete was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alice Hatfield Dennis; five [...]

BUMGARNER

Charles E. “Chuck” Bumgarner, 67, of Mechanicsburg, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 21, 2011, at 10:24 p.m. after a short illness. He was born June 14, 1944, the son of Elbert Watson and Mary Marie Bumgarner. He had worked at London Industries before retiring. Chuck loved wildlife and children and having a good time. He was [...]

People who turn their backs to God cannot see God

I saw a disturbing but true bumper sticker last week. It read, “Without God — one nation under.” It seems to me the soul of America is turning its back on God. By the same token I sense God is turning his face away from America. In Matthew 16:2-3 (English Standard Version) the Pharisees and [...]

County salutes Shag’s service

By Fran Odyniec Editor Come next Monday morning the Madison County Courthouse will no longer have a swamp. For the bigger part of the last 39 years, “the swamp” has been an early morning gathering spot in county treasurer Shag Stidham’s office. County commissioners, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, office holders, clerks as well as friends [...]

VOLLEYBALL: Jonathan Alder improves to 11-2

Staff report   The Jonathan Alder volleyball team defeated visiting Highland on Thursday in a hard-fought, three-game match. The Pioneers (11-2) won 25-23, 25-21, 25-17. “Both teams played with good intensity and were well-rounded offensively and defensively,” Alder coach Shannon Gatsch said. Leading Pioneer stats were as follows: • Kara Seidenstricker: 15 kills, 3 blocks, [...]