Daniel Lavalette, Victor Ford, Ryne Newnham, Will Rees, and Isaac Carl met while running cross country and track at McCord Junior High School. The four have remained friends despite now being at rival high schools. Northview runners include junior Lavalette and senior Ford, who plans to go to Purdue or Miami University, and Newnham, who will attend Miami University. Southview runners are seniors Rees, who will enroll at Ohio State University, and Carl, who is enlisting in the Air Force. Continue reading Sylvania runners win again

For nearly 30 years, cousins Scott Bieber and John Iott, with their wives Mindy Bieber and Patty Iott, have been nurturing and growing their business, Countryside Landscape & Excavating, 8400 West Sterns Rd, Ottawa Lake, Mich. Continue reading Countryside Landscape & Excavating, a family-owned business celebrates long history

When Fossil Park opened on April 10 visitors found a brand new ADA-accessible ramp and railing leading to the fossil dig site, wooden canopies over the picnic tables, and interactive, informational signage with QR codes.
“We are very excited about Fossil Park opening and all of the innovations that are sure to enhance experiences for park visitors,” noted John Page, marketing and events manager for Outdoor Community Parks, (formerly The Olander Parks System.) Continue reading Fossil Park open with innovations