Community calendar: May 1
ONGOING
Botkins native Meyer has firsthand experience of Super Bowl
BOTKINS — The 2024 Super Bowl is now a memory in sports trivia. But for a Botkins resident, the memory is more than trivia, he got to be part of the event.
Photos: Special Olympics track and field day held
Athletes take an opening lap at the start of the Shelby County Special Olympics track and field day on Saturday at Sidney High School.
Photos: Drug Take Back event held at SPD
Sidney Addiction Assistance Team Coordinator Julie Clay, left, accepts a bag of leftover drugs from Mark Blackford, of Sidney. Clay was taking in any unused and expired medications for safe disposal at the Sidney Police Department on Saturday, which was National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Drugs that are not disposed of properly can end up in groundwater. Clay said Tuesday 94 pounds of drugs were collected.
Photo: Second ‘Blessing of the Wheels’ held
Robert Oldham, left, of Sidney, has his Harley Davidson blessed by Rev. Rick Bolner, of Huber Heights during the “Blessing of the Wheels” around the Courthouse Square on Saturday. Motorcycles and classic cars were blessed by clergy during the event, which also included a car cruise-in and entertainment. It’s the second year the event has been held.
Looking Back: Old barn may have canal connection
An unassuming barn sits in the backyard of a duplex at 214 Franklin Street. Shelby County Historical Society Plat maps indicate that the barn was built between 1892 and 1897 next to the canal that once ran through the center of Sidney. The canal has since been filled in, but the barn remains.
Ohio Living makes quilts for those in need
By Megan Lewis
FISH Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held
SIDNEY — FISH of Shelby County held their annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 10 at Sidney First Methodist Church. Sixty volunteers enjoyed a lunch catered by The Spot, and a program presented by Emily Neu of the Mercy Mission House. Door prizes which were donated by local merchants were awarded.
Sidney PD to participate in Drug Take Back Day
SIDNEY — It’s that time of year again for the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back event on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check your medicine cabinets for old and expired prescription drugs. If you haven’t used them, don’t need them, or they are expired, drop them off at the Sidney Police Department, 234 W. Court St.
A rainy day
The Historic Sidney Theatre marquee reflects in the rain covered window of a vehicle on Tuesday, April 23.
