Sidney Daily News

Founded in 1891, the Sidney Daily News is a newspaper that publishes five days a week, serving the communities of Sidney and Shelby County. As the leading news provider in the area, the Sidney Daily News also engages with its audience through social media, including Facebook and Twitter, as well as its official website, www.sidneydailynews.com.

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120-year-old farm house makes a move

5 days ago | sidneydailynews.com | Luke Gronneberg

Brothers Larry Allen, far left, of Sidney, and Dan Allen, of Maplewood, watch the house they grew up in moved 225 feet from the place it has sat since it was built in 1905. Standing with them is Larry’s wife, Ann Allen. The house was located across from the old VFW on Wapakoneta Avenue. It has been moved back from the road to the top of a hill where Dan’s son, Luke Allen, who currently owns the house, and Luke’s wife, Kristin Allen, will have a better view of the valley on their land.
Jackson Center Community Days brings the fun

5 days ago | sidneydailynews.com | Luke Gronneberg

Clinton Keplinger, left, and Tylor Lotz, both of Jackson Center, lip-sync to the song John Deere Green while performing under a full tent at Jackson Center Community Days on Sunday. Jennifer Hoewischer, of Anna, eats an onion ring as her dod, Gracie, stares longingly while attending Jackson Center Community Days on Sunday. Jackson Center Citizen of the Year, Ron Leinin, takes part in the Jackson Center Community Days Parade on Sunday.
Photo: Motorcyclist Careflighted after crash with tractor

5 days ago | sidneydailynews.com | Luke Gronneberg

A motorcycle driver crashed into a turning tractor at the intersection of Fort Loramie-Swanders Road and State Route 362 at around 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The driver of the motorcycle was transported by Careflight with significant injuries. Fort Loramie Police are investigating the crash. The Fort Loramie Fire Department also responded.
Fairlawn holds D.C. trip fundraiser Farmer’s Market and Garage Sale

6 days ago | sidneydailynews.com | Luke Gronneberg

Joshua Jackson, left to right, talks with his kids, Delilah Jackson and Milo Jackson, all of Sidney, while they sold their products at the Fairlawn Local Schools’ Farmer’s Market and Garage Sale on Saturday. Joshua was selling all natural products under his company name, Ironwood Holistics. Milo was selling ice tea and Delilah was selling cookies.
Dwell House volunteers furnish new home for STAR House graduate

1 week ago | sidneydailynews.com | Luke Gronneberg

Emily Ihle, left, shows Ryan Knorpp, both of Sidney, his new home after Ihle and other volunteers fully furnished it on Saturday. Knorpp needed a place to live as he is graduating from STAR House and Ihle used her newly created “Dwell House” organization to find him a permanent home. With the help of Dwell House volunteers Ihle decorates the home while the new owner or owners are away.
Stephens Collision Repair opens in new location at 2234 Wapakoneta Ave

1 week ago | sidneydailynews.com | Luke Gronneberg

Stephens Collision Repair owner Dallis Stephens, left to right, of Sidney, shakes hands with Mayor Mike Barhorst as his Stephens’ daughter and Shop Supervisor, Darien Kill, of Piqua, watches on Saturday. The three had just cut the ribbon on the new Stephens Collision Repair shop location at 2234 Wapakoneta Ave.. A raffle was held. A pizza food truck and a cookie food truck supplied food for visitors.
David Trinko: Make the time to volunteer

1 week ago | sidneydailynews.com | David Trinko

You have the time. You just have to make the choice. People say the younger generations isn’t stepping up to volunteer with organizations. They hear the same answers, that people don’t have time. People are too busy with work or their children’s activities to help out. If you’ve binge-watched a TV show or picked up a new hobby recently, I respectfully suggest you think again. You’re not too busy. You’ve made a choice to spend your time that way. You declared your priorities.
Shelby County firefighters learn how fire behaves

1 week ago | sidneydailynews.com | Luke Gronneberg

Lockington firefighters watch a fire grow inside a fire behavioral lab at the Shelby County Fairgrounds on Thursday. They were learning how to recognize when a “flash over” is about to occur. Trainers from the Ohio Fire Academy conducted training. The event was hosted by the Shelby County Fire Association. Sidney, Fort Loramie, Russia, Jackson Center and Kettlersville Van Buren fire departments took part in the training. The fire was fed by straw and plywood.
Sidney Auto Vue Drive-in Theatre’s final season underway at current location

1 week ago | sidneydailynews.com | Luke Gronneberg

SIDNEY — The Sidney Auto Vue Drive-In Theatre has entered its last season at its current location, but owner Teresa Covington isn’t giving up on her dream. While Covington, of Sidney, owns the business, she doesn’t own the land it sits on at the intersection of West Russell Road and Fourth Avenue. Now the land owner is selling, and the drive-in will run a shortened season through August.
Jackson Center Community Days Little Miss and Queen crowned

1 week ago | sidneydailynews.com | Luke Gronneberg

Jackson Center Community Days 2025 Honorary Queen Cortney Copeland, left, stands with Little Miss Jackson Center Community Days 2025 at the end of the Little Miss Pageant on Thursday. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News Jackson Center Community Days 2025 Honorary Queen Cortney Copeland, left, stands with Little Miss Jackson Center Community Days 2025 at the end of the Little Miss Pageant on Thursday.