Melanie Speicher

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News Editor at Sidney Daily News

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Calender of Events

Jun 26, 2024 | sidneydailynews.com | Melanie Speicher

There’s always something fun to do in Shelby County and its surrounding region. ARTS AND CULTUREPerformances, exhibits, workshops, films, lectures and tours for all ages connect area residents to their community, their nation and their world. Country ConcertWednesday, July 10, 2024: camper party in C4 Energy Saloon: 5:30 p.m., Jet Jurgensmeyer; 7 p.m., Greylan James; 8:30 p.m., Dylan Schneider; and 10 p.m., Ashley Cooke.
Calendar of events

Jun 26, 2024 | sidneydailynews.com | Melanie Speicher

FESTIVALSFood, crafts, parades, children’s activities, games, contests, raffles, pageants, exhibits, live entertainment, car shows, rides.
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Jun 14, 2024 | sidneydailynews.com | Melanie Speicher

Shelby County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesSIDNEY — The Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities will meet Monday, June 17, at noon in the board’s conference room, 1200 S. Children’s Home Road, Sidney. Items on the agenda include the financial report, administrative reports from the superintendent, service and support administration director, community education and outreach director, early childhood director and early intervention director.
Design competition open for new shrine at Indian Lake

Jun 14, 2024 | sidneydailynews.com | Melanie Speicher

RUSSELLS POINT – The American Society of Ephesus (ASE), in cooperation with ArtSpace/Lima, has announced that its state-wide Design Competition for the new Our Lady of Fatima Shrine at Indian Lake will start accepting entries on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The Entry Form and Rules are both posted on the websites for ASE and for ArtSpace/Lima, found at the end of this article. The Due Date for submission of all Entries is August 15, 2024.
Blood drives planned

Jun 14, 2024 | sidneydailynews.com | Melanie Speicher

SIDNEY — Solvita is in urgent need of multiple blood types, including a critical shortage of type O. Support the summer blood supply and get a chance to win tickets to see Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever by donating at the Peerless Food Equipment community blood drive Friday, June 28, from 8 to 11 a.m. at 500 S. Vandemark Road, Sidney. Another blood drive is planned for Wednesday, June 26, at the Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County, 304 S.
Sidney BOE preparing for 2024-25 school year

Jun 11, 2024 | sidneydailynews.com | Melanie Speicher

SIDNEY — With graduation over, the Sidney City Schools Board of Education has turned their attention to making sure everything is in place for the 2024-25 school year. During Monday’s meeting, the board approved class fees, lunch and breakfast prices, along with personnel items. The board approved school fees for the 2024-25 school year. Kindergarten to eighth grade fees will be $35; grades 9-12 fees depends on the classes the students are enrolled in.
On the agendas - Sidney Daily News

Jun 7, 2024 | sidneydailynews.com | Melanie Speicher

SIDNEY — The Sidney City Schools Board of Education has changed their June meeting date to June 10 instead of June 17 due to scheduling conflicts. The board will meet at 6 p.m. at the board of education office.
DeWine announces expanded sales tax holiday

Jun 6, 2024 | sidneydailynews.com | Melanie Speicher

COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine today announced the 2024 expanded Sales Tax Holiday will take place from midnight Tuesday, July 30 until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. In conjunction with the Ohio General Assembly, DeWine expanded the length of Ohio’s Sales Tax holiday to 10 days and will allow tax-free purchases made in-person or online on all eligible items of up to $500.
Winning perennial plant adds color and fragrance

Jun 6, 2024 | sidneydailynews.com | Melinda Myers |Melanie Speicher

By Melinda MyersAdd long-lasting beauty and pollinator appeal to your garden with this year’s Perennial Plant of the Year, Jeana garden phlox (Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’). Selected for its tall sturdy habit and fragrant dense flower heads it is a welcome addition to perennial, meadow, and pollinator gardens as well as mixed borders. Grow this perennial phlox in full sun with a bit of afternoon shade in hotter climates.
Fort Loramie Schools honor roll

Jun 5, 2024 | sidneydailynews.com | Melanie Speicher

FORT LORAMIE — Fort Loramie Local Schools has announced its fourth nine-week honor roll for the 2023-24 school year. 12th Grade: A Honor Roll: Cameren Benanzer, Ella Boerger, Emma Eilerman, Ellen Frilling, Levi Gephart, Hallie Grillot, Mavrick Grudich, Ashlee Hess, Allyson Holland, Summer Hoying, Jaden Rose, Abigail Siegel, Eleanor Siegel.