MORENCI — Mayor Tracy Schell will be unopposed for re-election on the November ballot, and five candidates have turned in petitions to run for three seats on the city council.
Letterpress printing is topic of May 6 talk at library
MORENCI — Letterpress printer Amos Paul Kennedy doesn’t consider himself an artist. It’s too stuffy of a word in his opinion.
He does make art, however, insisting that art is something you make that you like.
A new dining spot in downtown Lyons
LYONS, Ohio — When longtime restaurateur Faten Sweidan walked through the former K’s Fine Food and Drink last year, she was just looking to buy some equipment.
She ended up buying the restaurant. And now, downtown Lyons has a new option for anyone who’s looking for a good meal.
New owner of North Street Pub settling into the community
MORENCI — It wasn’t all that long ago that Tony Muzzi had never even heard of Morenci.
But now, he couldn’t be happier to be here.
Morenci schools seek bond issue to pay for facility improvements
MORENCI — The Morenci school district is asking voters to extend the district’s current bond levy out for a maximum of 30 years. The extension would raise $17.4 million to pay for upgrades at both the elementary and middle/high school buildings.
The bond proposal will go before voters on May 6. All district residents, regardless of whether they live in the city or a township, will vote at Morenci City Hall.
Morenci sophomore Gracie Snead makes a name for herself in powerlifting
MORENCI — Morenci sophomore powerlifter Gracie Snead is stacking more than just weight plates — she’s stacking championships.
Down Home at the Opera House
FAYETTE, Ohio — A fundraiser for the Fayette Opera House, Down Home at the Opera House and You’re Full of Baloney, will take place on Saturday, April 26.
Stephenson Park work should wrap up in May
MORENCI — Improvements to Stephenson Park, a few blocks south of downtown Morenci, are on track to be completed sometime in May.
Depleted, not defeated: Girls track and field preview
MORENCI — The 2025 varsity girls track and field team will rely heavily on individual performances this year changing pace from the relay strength of its 2024 version.
Small numbers, big talent: Boys track and field preview
MORENCI — The 2025 varsity boys track and field team will once again battle low numbers this spring, but still has enough potential to shine.