🎓 Upper Sandusky senior Lucas Alspach earns $500 scholarship for excellence. The Ohio State University at Marion named him Scholar Student of the Week, recognizing his perfect academic record while balancing three sports and leadership roles. Alspach competes in football, basketball, and track while serving as FFA class secretary. Teachers praise not just his achievements but his positive character, noting his kindness and infectious smile that brightens school hallways. The scholarship honors well-rounded students who demonstrate dedication, integrity, and community spirit.
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🦴 Cold case mystery solved after 35 years of waiting. Ohio officials have identified skeletal remains found in 1989 as Ernest Emerson Carter, born in 1923. The breakthrough came through a partnership between the Ohio Attorney General's office, the nonprofit Porchlight Project, and forensics company Othram, who used advanced DNA technology to identify the long-unnamed man. Though little is known about Carter's life or circumstances of death, the case demonstrates how modern forensic genealogy can bring closure to decades-old mysteries. "Solving a cold case takes teamwork, technology and tenacity," said Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
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🍕 Westerville's beloved Antonio's Pizzeria is making a comeback after closing. The 20-year-old pizza institution shuttered this summer but plans to reopen inside Campfire Brewing at 6300 Frost Rd. Antonio's previous location was at 7001 Sunbury Rd., where it had served the Westerville community for over two decades. According to a social media announcement, the pizzeria is partnering with Campfire Brewing, which opened in January, to keep the local favorite in Westerville. While the exact reopening date hasn't been announced, pizza lovers won't have to wait much longer for Antonio's return.
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