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4 (8 ounce) zucchini 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 pound mild Italian pork sausage 1/2 cup minced yellow onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce 6 ounces shredded low-moisture whole-milk mozzarella cheese 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon finely chopped mixed fresh tender herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley and basil Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 13-x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

VAN WERT— St. John’s Competition Cheer Squad once again was first in the Varsity Small Squad at the Van Wert County Fair Cheer Competition.

We are having some warm days after a week of cool weather. I am hoping this heat will be gone, so we can have cooler weather for son Joseph’s wedding next week.

The OSU Extension office in Putnam County is excited to announce a New Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) training program beginning in March. Classes begin on September 23 and run through November 18, 2024. As a bonus this year, the Putnam County Master Gardeners are providing $25 scholarships for county residents to participate in the program at a reduced cost of $125.

Delphos FFA members’ hard work throughout the past year was rewarded as many of them were successful at the Allen County Fair. The chapter was represented very well as over 70 members exhibited shop, crop and livestock projects.

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OTTOVILLE — During the opening ceremony for this year’s Ottoville Park Carnival, Jeff Averesch, member of the Park Carnival Committee, announced that with the help of a grant the village is adding over $134,000 worth of new playground equipment at the Ottoville Park this coming year.

DELPHOS — Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September! We’re inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at the library by signing up for a library card.

CLEVELAND — The American Red Cross of Northern Ohio is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National Preparedness Month this September to be ready for worsening disasters. Deadly storms and floods, raging fires and extreme heat are becoming more frequent and intense due to the climate crisis and families are experiencing the effects.