Holy Cross holds graduation for the Class of 2013

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Holy Cross School held their 8th grade graduation at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17 at Holy Cross Church. Pictured at the ceremony are, front row left to right, teacher Sarah Motter, Annah Scholl, Mari Biers, Kathryn McNally, Valerie Leonard, Madeleine Anderson and Holy Cross principal Anita Kobilsek; back row, Fr. Fredi Gomez Torres, Nolan Kaleel, Riley Heise and Harrison ...more

Springfield Dominicans to celebrate Jubilees

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
SPRINGFIELD - Sr. Mary Emmeric Emerick, a native of Mendota, entered the Springfield Dominican Congregation on June 28, 1951 and made profession of vows on Jan. 4, 1953. She will celebrate her Jubilee with the Springfield Dominican Community in August 2013. This celebration is not open to the public.
Sr. Mary Theodora Stremlau, also a native of Mendota, will ...more

Local chiropractor holds annual food drive

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
MENDOTA - Becker Chiropractic is holding their annual food drive for the Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry during the month of May. They are asking for a contribution of non-perishable foods to help local families throughout the summer months.
Supporters of Becker Chiropractic's food drive will be entered into a drawing for prizes at the end of each week. ...more

Education Briefs

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
S. Boone graduates from Eureka College
EUREKA, Samantha Boone of Mendota, a communication major, was among 111 students at Eureka College who received bachelor's degrees during a commencement ceremony at Reagan Physical Education Center on May 11.

S. Weygand receives scholarship
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Sean Weygand, former Mendota resident, has been named the recipient of the 2013 Charles W. ...more

Mendota Pool to open June 1

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
MENDOTA - The Mendota Swimming Pool is scheduled to open on Monday, June 1, weather permitting. Games will be held during rest periods.
The pool will be open to the public seven days a week. Open swimming hours (all ages) are from noon to 5 p.m. every day. Adult swims are held daily from 10 a.m.-noon and from 5-6 p.m. ...more

Carl's Quiz

Posted: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Who's the only actor to receive a best acting nomination for a performance in any of the Star Wars movies?

The answer to last week's quiz is: The first U.S. President to see a World Series game was Woodrow Wilson who attended the second game of the 1915 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia ...more