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Mount Gilead native Brad Irons checked another item off his bucket list this past summer when he and three friends set out on a fishing trip in Alaska. While the trip was sure to be a success regardless, it ultimately took on additional meaning when Irons reeled in the type of fish his late father aimed to catch decades ago on a similar trip.

During halftime of the junior varsity basketball contest against the Northmor Knights on Jan. 5, Cardington-Lincoln High School conducted its annual Winter Sports Night ceremony under the direction of Spirit Club Advisor Kirsten Ebert. The freshman, sophomore, and junior attendants were Gabby Ratliff, escorted by James Fiant; Isabelle Hess, escorted by Christopher Kinsey; and Manuela Figueira, escorted by Brayden Lackey.

Morrow County Municipal Court Judge Jenifer Murphy Burnaugh conducted the swearing in of Mount Gilead Mayor Donna Carver and council members Mark Phillips and Chris Sherbourne at the Jan. 2 Village Council meeting, while the fire and police chiefs shared yearly statistics.

Local resident Andrew Wick has announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Morrow County prosecutor in the upcoming March 19 primary election.

As the Happy Wanderers look forward to traveling in 2024, we want to take a moment to look back. We want to express our gratitude to Kroger and thank them for fully reimbursing those who incurred extra costs as a result of the events which took place upon our return from our Pennsylvania trip and several cars were towed from the parking lot. Thank you to Kroger.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is making the public aware of a new state law giving parents oversight of their children’s use of social media websites as well as online services and products aimed at children.

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has announced the appointment of Glenna Plotts to its board of trustees, and she will serve as the Morrow County representative.

Earlier in December, one of the most familiar faces around the Cardington-Lincoln Public Library, Director Lisa Murray, retired from her post after over 20 years of service as both the fiscal officer and director of library services. Sitting down with the Sentinel for an exclusive interview, Murray reflected on her entire career at the public library, her background, the transition of the library to new leadership, and her personal future plans.

At its Dec. 19 meeting, the Mount Gilead Exempted Village Schools Board of Education along with district administrators honored Virgil Staley, who is stepping down after a fourth term as a board member.

Ohio 4-H is honored to recognize Jim Helt, the newest member of the National 4-H Hall of Fame. Helt was inducted into the 2023 class in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 9 at the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals’ annual conference.