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Pictured above, at right, is Hunter Horsley, the winner of North Lewisburg’s Bicentennial Commemorative Postmark competition. Triad students were asked to submit designs which where then judged by the Bicentennial Committee members. The commemorative postmark will be available during Labor Day weekend celebrations, with a postmaster stationed at North Lewisburg Community Park to officially stamp items brought by residents and visitors. While there is only one overall winner, Horsley’s entry and three other finalists’ designs will be used in promotional materials in the coming months. Each student received a framed banner featuring their design along with a thank-you and monetary award from the village. Pictured with Horsley are, from left, Addison Kielman, Kaitlyn Herron and Serenity Vinson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Relay for America, a group of 250 marathon runners carrying an American flag from San Francisco, California to Washington D.C., passed through Richwood on Tuesday to much fanfare from locals. Above, a relay runner brandishing the American flag runs by the crowd of locals on Ottawa Street, who assembled around 6:30 p.m. in anticipation of the relay’s arrival. Several locals also joined in the relay during various stretches of the race. (Photo submitted)

Plotner Hardware has officially closed its doors and handed the keys off to Ace Hardware after 16 years of business in Richwood. Pictured above from left to right, Vallarie and Brad Plotner gave some insight into their history and the decision to step away from hardware. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

Sisters Andrea, left, and Alondra with their 2026 Honda Accord Hybrids - the 15 millionth and 15,000,001st Accords sold in America. (Photo submitted)

Emergency crews process a crash scene on Route 4 Wednesday where a Prospect woman was killed following a collision. (Photo submitted)

Marysville City Manager Terry Emery, center, thanks council for their praise Monday night as he nears the end of his tenure in the leadership role. Emery announced his retirement earlier this year. Also pictured are council members Donald Boerger, left, and Scott Hunter, right. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Scotts Miracle-Gro’s logo is displayed on the Octagon during the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14. The Marysville-based company later announced a $1 million donation and a custom turfgrass blend developed by local research scientists to help restore the lawn following the event. (Photo submitted)

Marysville Superintendent Zack Howard, right, greets a student with a high-five on the first day of school last fall. Howard said one of the guiding principles of his first year leading the district has been staying visible in schools and building relationships with students, staff and families. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)