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Connie M. Johnson
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, April 5, 2024, at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, OH. Burial will follow in the Torch Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday, from 11:30 A.M. until time of service.
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Dog of the Week: Violet
VIOLET, 2-13-24, female beagle mix, ~10+yo, 37#, FOUND on Back St, Millfield.
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Cat of the Week: Skittles
SKITTLES – male 1-2 years old “Skittles took a bit to warm up, but once he did he’s been the sweetest guy! He LOVES cuddles and attention and will come up and paw at my feet if he needs more love. He watches out the window during the day and gets the zoomies in the…
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Tyler David “Ty” Smathers
Funeral service will be conducted Friday, April 5th at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Community Wesleyan Church, Rt. 50 West, Albany with Pastor Phil Foster and Pastor Bert Christian officiating. Burial will be in Bates Church Cemetery, Alexander Township. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the church. Paramuthia Lodge will conduct Masonic Rites Thursday…
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Make the most of Monday’s eclipse, even if it’s cloudy
The upcoming solar eclipse is the last many of us will see, but even if it’s cloudy we can find wondrous things all around … if we take the time to look.
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Solar eclipse prompts spate of end-times rumors
A viral TikTok that says Monday’s eclipse is a harbinger of the end times is based on a falsehood about the actual path of the event. Get the facts here.
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5 of the rarest astronomical events—and when you’ll next see them
While some astronomical events are commonplace, others are so rare they may never occur in your life span, or even your children’s.
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How to view a total solar eclipse without damaging your eyes
With a few easy precautions, eclipse viewers can protect themselves from severe and irreparable eye damage and vision loss.
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Ohio’s getting its first total eclipse in 200 years. Here’s what you need to know
State agencies are mobilizing resources for a wave of visitors, and local businesses or attractions are planning events around Monday’s total solar eclipse.
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Looking to photograph a solar eclipse with your smartphone?
Try these features and think about creative angles to get some great shots — safely.
