David F. Groves, 66, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013, 10:35 p.m. after his battle with lung cancer. David was born Feb. 19, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio. David retired from The Ohio Department of Transportation. He was a member of the Eagles No. 950, London and American Legion Post 105. He [...]
Jeannette Koons, 56, of London, died Friday, June 14, 2013, 2:28 a.m. at the Kobacker House, Columbus. She was born Feb. 20, 1957 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Richard Edwin and Dorothea (Miller) Smith. Jeannette loved to work in her garden taking care of her flowers. She loved to sew and always seemed to [...]
Carl Edward Peterman, 39, of Lakeview, Ohio, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2013 in University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born Feb. 20, 1974 in London, he was a son of Marvin L. and Debbie (May) Peterman. Carl served as a U.S. Marine for 13 years during which time he was in the Gulf [...]
By Chris Miles Sports Editor The 2013 spring sports season will go down as a historic one for the athletic teams at London and Madison-Plains high schools. It was the last time both schools would compete as members of the South Central Ohio League, a collection of schools which are not in the Central [...]
For The Madison Press Getting this year’s summer concert series off to a festive start is what Bryan Howard, library services manager, had in mind so he did what most librarians do and did some research. After looking at a list of possible musical groups, he zeroed in on the Irish band, The Drowsy [...]
By Jane Beathard Staff Writer He doesn’t like attention. But, chances are London Schools Superintendent Tom Ben will get plenty of attention next week as grand marshal of the city’s Strawberry Festival Parade. The parade will march south on Main Street from Cowling Park, beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Festival organizers [...]
Alice M. Easterday Elswick, 80, of Washington Court House, died Saturday, June 8, 2013 in St. Catherine’s Manor. Born Nov. 13, 1932 in Pike County, Ohio, she was a daughter of Carol and Louise (Snyder) McMahan. A member of the First Presbyterian Church of London. Alice had been employed at BCI & I, the former [...]
James F. Harsh, 76, of Plumwood, died Friday, June 7, 2013 in Madison County Hospital. Born March 5, 1937 in Madison County, he was a son of James Daniel and Alta Jane (Stockwell) Harsh. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force. James had worked in Asphalt Paving most of his life. Survivors include his children, [...]
