Sycamore News

As dust lifted into the air above the Ashland County Fairgrounds on Friday, motorcycle racing fans answered the inadvertant smoke signals, flocking to the American Motorcyclist Association Vintage Motorcycle Days dirt track races.

Mascot alert: Rosie Red, Mr. Redlegs, Gapper and their terrifyingly large heads are back for Red Hot Lunch, from noon to 1 p.m. on Fountain Square Downtown.

Place is a vital aspect of identity: Mention your country, region, city or neighborhood, and you instantly define who you are.

Get up close and personal with some of Ohio's favorite amphibians during "Fabulous Frogs and Toads," from noon to 4 p.m. at the Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Colerain Township.

Police Beat items are compiled from reports of Marion area law enforcement agencies.

TIFFIN - Harriet L. 'Hattie' Woessner, 83, of Tiffin, peacefully went to be with our Lord, Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2009, surrounded by her family and friends at her home.

Miami Valley Golf Club head professional Colin Miller is doing more than dealing with course conditions and lessons these days.