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Myron Youtsey served in the air force during Korean Conflict

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 1, 2021 - 4:20pm

Myron J. Youtsey, 89, died June 1, 2021, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  Myron was born Feb. 8, 1932, in Van Wert to the late Clarence and Velma (Vance) Youtsey. On June 6, 1964, he married Gladys Peffley Youtsey who preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 2002.

Myron had worked at Lima Ford Engine Plant. He enjoyed NASCAR, the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Dallas Cowboys. Myron served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. During his time in the Air Force he successfully disarmed a bomb in an airplane saving his entire unit.

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On the banks of the the Scioto

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 1, 2021 - 12:46pm

FROM ADA ICON - While many have forgotten the second war for independence from the British, there is a local reminder.

During the War of 1812, Fort McArthur was established on the banks of the Scioto River several miles east of McGuffey and Foraker.

That site is now preserved as a small cemetery for American soldiers who fought in the war. 

The Hardin County Museum and Historical Society cares for the cemetery and made sure it was ready for Memorial Day. These photos help us remember.
(Photos by Ken Collins)

 

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Regional news
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Pirate boys strong 4th at regionals track meet

4 individuals, 2 relays to state meet
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 1, 2021 - 10:29am

By Cort Reynolds
TIFFIN - The Bluffton boys track and field team finished an impressive fourth at the Div. III regional meet Friday at Tiffin.

Liberty Center won the girls team title with 64 points, well ahead of second-place Colonel Crawford with 46. Defiance Tinora ended up third (43).

Columbus Grove captured the boys regional crown with 104 points, doubling up second place Archbold (52). Hopewell-Loudon was third (51), while Bluffton finished a strong fourth with 50 points.

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Jackie Williams was a former commander of Ada VFW post

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 1, 2021 - 9:40am

Jackie Williams, 72, died on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at 9:10 a.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on July 23, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harry and Marguerite “Maggie” (McElroy) Williams.  Jackie was previously married to Melanie Jettinghoff.

Jackie retired from Durez in Kenton.  He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War.  He was a life member and former post commander of the Ada VFW Post #9381.

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Small town celebration

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 1, 2021 - 9:27am

Memorial Day's parade and in-person observance returned to Bluffton this year. Heather Amstutz, daughter or Bob and Beverly Amstutz spoke at the Maple Grove ceremony. Her father, Bob, is the commander of the Bluffton American Legion. Some parade photos are also part of this series.

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Beaver freshman puts exclamation point on his first season

Desmond Gist establishs a new lifetime best at North Central College event
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 31, 2021 - 1:45pm

 Freshman Desmond Gist (Detroit, Mich./Trenton) put an exclamation point on his first season at Bluffton University when he established a new lifetime best at the North Central College Gregory Final Qualifier on May 20.

He went 14.88 in the 110 meter hurdles which ranks 2nd all-time at Bluffton University.

The 14.88 places Gist 38th in the nation for all of Division III with the 10th best time for a freshman. He took .07 off his previous best of 14.95 a week earlier at Hillsdale College.

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