🔹 Fire-damaged church transforms broken glass into hope. Grace United Methodist Church is crafting unique stained-glass charms from windows salvaged after a devastating 2022 fire. Project founder Linnet Lowe started this heartfelt fundraiser to help finance new stained-glass windows for the rebuilding church. Each $10 charm represents both the church's history and its future, available at Roscoe Village General Store or the church's temporary office. With limited supplies available, these handmade keepsakes offer community members a chance to own a piece of Grace Church while supporting its restoration.
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🗳️ Ohio GOP dinner lands Ramaswamy as keynote speaker. The former presidential candidate will address Knox County Republicans at their Lincoln-Reagan Day dinner on May 16 at The Gallagher Centre. Ramaswamy, now running for Ohio governor with endorsements from Trump and Vance, gained national attention during the 2024 primaries before co-chairing Elon Musk's DOGE effort. The Harvard and Yale Law graduate founded biopharmaceutical company Roivant Sciences and advocates for free speech, capitalism, and American identity. Knox County GOP chairman Fred Dailey expects the event to sell out, noting Ramaswamy's "rock-star status among conservatives."
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💼 Local banker Justin Troyer climbs the corporate ladder at Farmers National. Farmers National Bank has appointed Wayne County's Justin Troyer as market president for its Ohio West region. Troyer, who joined the bank in 2014, will maintain his role as commercial banking team leader while taking on these new responsibilities. The lifelong Wayne County resident brings extensive experience from previous positions including branch manager and mortgage loan officer. Beyond his banking career, Troyer remains active in his community, having served as treasurer for the Kidron Merchants Association and as president of the Kidron Community Council.
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Spacious ranch dual living opportunity: Priced at $394,000, this 5-bedroom ranch offers dual living options with a main house featuring an open floor plan and a separate 2-bedroom Airbnb, all situated on an acre near Killbuck with outdoor amenities.
Berlin treasure multiple living spaces: Listed at $465,000, this renovated Berlin two-story offers 3BR plus a fourth in the basement, 3.5 baths, and multiple living spaces on over half an acre with a deck and whole-house generator.
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