Archive for May 13th, 2008

McKenzie Robotics Team Claims ‘Champion’ Status

This year, Lawrence Township boasts one of the most successful teams in school history, and it has nothing to do with sports!
The McKenzie Robotics team capped off their most successful season on record with a division win at the National Championships last month, ranking our hometown team in the top 99 percent of all […]

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Geist Resident Holds Largest Collection of Autographed Baseballs, Basketballs in U.S.

Did you know Geist is home to the largest certified collection of autographed baseballs and basketballs in the U.S.? Not many people do — unless you are a member of Gary Dickhaus’ “fraternity,” which meets in his basement at least twice a month.

There you will find about 1,800 balls signed […]

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Sunnyside Elementary Teacher Inspires Students, Receives $1,000 Salute to Teachers Award

Mrs. Valencia Williams, a 4th grade teacher at Sunnyside Elementary, has been named the recipient of the 2008 Salute to Teachers Award from the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
Each school in Lawrence Township nominates one teacher who goes above and beyond for their students and families.  Nominated by colleagues at Sunnyside Elementary, Williams is […]

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Missing Dogs Mystery Solved in Highland Springs

Our missing dog mystery in Highland Springs North has been solved, thanks to Det. Tom Rogers with the Hamilton County Police Department.
We previously reported in late January that two full-breed whippet dogs, Libby and Patsy, were missing from the Coughenour family since December 9th of last year (see “Missing Dog Mystery in Highland Springs“). […]

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The Ghosts of Germantown

By John Fogarty
At the bottom of Geist Reservoir, lies the village of Germantown. For 70 years it has lain there, undisturbed. Untroubled. By the living, that is . . .
But the spirits of Germantown don’t rest so easy. The ghosts of that proud old town still flit here and there throughout Hamilton County. The […]

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St. Simon Festival June 5th-7th

[ June 5, 2008; 12:00 am to 11:00 pm. June 6, 2008 5:00 pm to June 7, 2008 12:00 am. June 7, 2008 3:00 pm to June 8, 2008 12:00 am. ] It’s that time of year again, time for the annual St. Simon Festival at St. Simon the Apostle Church! It’s a great way to kick-off the summer and enjoy great bands, rides, games, and of course gambling in the St. Simon barn. Here is a schedule for the weekend:
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Meet Dan North of Essential A/V


Meet the President of Essential A/V, Dan North. Dick Wolfsie hosts this 10:00 minute tour of Geist’s premier audio/video service company located at 11228 Fall Creek Parkway.
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