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Reflections by Jeremy Alger

One of my favorite Bible stories is found (among other places) in Matthew 14. It is the story of Jesus walking on water. That’s what we all think of it as anyway. So Jesus sends the disciples out onto the lake in their boat. He…

Our History & Our Heritage by Bill Kiefer

I really enjoyed writing last week’s column about Guilford Lake and the Sandy and Beaver Canal. While I may have made the Canal seem unsuccessful that was not my intent. In fact the states of Ohio and New York have a rich history of canal…

And then Again by Tamara Pettit

……Congratulations to the Oak Glen Golden Bears who pulled off a 35-20 win against Weir and brought the Carl Hamill Trophy home with them despite not being able to have home field advantage.  Oak Glen fans are right to be upset about the turf not…

ARE YOU READY FOR FOOTBALL?

   Oak Glen football fans are geared up for the season to start. The problem is the Oak Glen field  will not be ready for the opening game between Oak Glen and Weir High.  While the field is prepped for the installation of the artificial…

SHERIFF’S OFFICE HOLDS BACKPACK GIVE-A-WAY

  Chief Deputy Todd Murray is shown giving a “high five” to a new friend at the Back Pack Give-A-Way sponsored by the Hancock County Sheriffs Office this past week.  Sheriff Scott Gittings reported 150 backpacks were distributed to students  The event was held at…

Your Imagination Station

With Connie & Shauna    What a SUMMER OF FUN it’s been here at the library. We’ve wrapped up all of our SUMMER programs and are now planning for the FALL. And let me just say…..you’re gonna want to stay tuned to our Facebook page,…

Montani semper Liberi

Montani Semper Liberi – Music & Art has returned in a big way, filling the void created by their postponed March 2020 three day festival, MSL – Music & Art at Oak Glen VI, with six separate events, scheduled for five area venues, over the upcoming months.First…

AND THEN AGAIN

by Tamara Pettit …..Students return to the classroom August 30, but football makes its debut August 28.  Deprived of  a regular football season last year, coaches, players and fans are eager to begin the season.  The big question for Oak Glen, however, has been “where”…

The Letter from a Dead Man

…..three suspicious deaths from 1963 By Tamara Pettit     If Helen Williamson’s death had happened today, I know the investigation would have been different.  A lot of questions would have been asked that seem to just linger in the file awaiting answers….and someone to figure…