Ottawa County Exponent

Bowersox makes top 12 'Idol' finalists
By C. Dials Crystal Bowersox, 24 of Elliston, Ohio, auditioned in Chicago last summer after spending a good part of the last five years living in Chicago. Last week she made it in the Top 12. ''I've known who I am for a long time," she said. "I've been doing this for a long time. Yet ...
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Cracks show signs of leaking acid at Davis-Besse plant OAK HARBOR, Ohio (AP) - Cracks have been found in the nozzles of a nuclear reactor head at a plant that was closed from 2002 to 2004 because of an acid leak. Two cracks appear to show signs of leaking acid at the Davis-Besse plant just east of Toledo, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission said M ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
On 'Idol,' Bowersox shines, 3 sink in judges' eyes LOS ANGELES (AP) -- If the "American Idol" judges hold sway over viewers, contestants Katie Stevens, Paige Miles and Katelyn Epperly should be nervous about making it into the top 12. The three received uniformly negative comments from the judging panel after performing Tuesday night, w ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Local History Room and Museum Center is a treasure from the past By C. Dials The Oak Harbor Public Library is often the place you go to check out books, movies, use the computers or possibly use some of the many resources available. However, what you may not know is that there is a Local History Room & Museum Center on the lower level. In 2008 the librar ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Cheerleaders and fans raise funds for cancer awareness The Stella Bertz Memorial Cheer Committee announced the Sixth Annual Cheer.for.a.Cure Championship, held on Saturday, February 20, 2010, was another huge success. This year's event was held on Saturday, February 20th at the Genoa Area High School. The annual cheerleading competition raises m ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Legacy II presents check to BCS Foundation at BCS board meeting Marie Wittman, Oak Harbor Middle School Principal presented a check for $1,000 to the BCS Education Foundation at the February 23, BCS Board Meeting on behalf of Legacy II Band. Members of the band, Jerry Wittman, Marie Wittman, Steve Bast and Jimmy Zipfel held a Valentine's Day dance and dona ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

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