Ohio City Fire – January 12, 2010

 

Firefighters from the Ohio City Fire Department prepare to battle a blaze Tuesday evening in a building at the corner of East Carmean Street and Main Street in Ohio City. The structure was occupied by Jones Plumbing and Ohio City Hardware.

A member of the Ohio City Fire Department disconnects a frozen fire hose Tuesday evening while battling a fire in a building at the corner of East Carmean Street and Main Street in Ohio City.

Firefighters from the Ohio City Fire Department hose a nearby house Tuesday evening while a building at the corner of East Carmean Street and Main Street burns in the background.

Firefighters from battle a blaze Tuesday evening in a building at the corner of East Carmean Street and Main Street in Ohio City. The structure was occupied by Jones Plumbing and Ohio City Hardware.

After burning for several hours, the building at the corner of East Carmean Street and Main Street in Ohio City bears little resemblance to its previous state.

Firefighters walk toward a blaze Tuesday evening in a building at the corner of East Carmean Street and Main Street in Ohio City.

Firefighters from the Ohio City Fire Department hose a nearby house Tuesday evening while a building at the corner of East Carmean Street and Main Street burns in the background.

Water falls from the top of the Van Wert Fire Department's aerial ladder Tuesday evening onto a building at the corner of East Carmean Street and Main Street in Ohio City. The structure was occupied by Jones Plumbing and Ohio City Hardware.

January 12, 2010 – Early Morning Blaze Levels Downtown Landmark

 

Firefighters continue to spray the structure Tuesday morning following a fire that engulfed the Main Street Bistro in downtown Lima.

Water sprays from a hydrant Tuesday morning following a fire that engulfed the Main Street Bistro in downtown Lima.

A member of the Lima Fire Department walks away from a mound of rubble Tuesday morning following a fire that engulfed the building at 219 S. Main St. in downtown Lima.

The building at 219 S. Main St. in downtown Lima bears the scars of a blaze that tore through the structure early Tuesday morning.

Lima firefighter Brian Stewart operates the Fire Department's aerial ladder Tuesday afternoon following a fire that engulfed the building at 219 S. Main St. in downtown Lima.

The building at 219 S. Main St. in downtown Lima shows the scars of a blaze that tore through the structure early Tuesday morning.

The sign that hung in front of The Main Street lays on the sidewalk Tuesday afternoon following a fire that engulfed the building at 219 S. Main St. in downtown Lima.

2010 North American International Auto Show – Photos

 

Alan Mullaly, President of the Ford Motor Company, applauds Monday during the unveiling of the 2010 Ford Focus at the north American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

 

Alan Mullaly, President of the Ford Motor Company, speaks to members of the media Monday morning following the unveiling of the 2010 Ford Focus at the north American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

 

Bill Ford, Chief Executive of Ford Motor Company, speaks to members of the media Monday morning following the unveiling of the 2010 Ford Focus at the north American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

 

Members of the media take photos Monday morning following the unveiling of the 2010 Ford Focus at the north American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

 

A reporting crew from Germany's NTV records a spot Monday during media day at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

 

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (Dem., California) looks over a 2010 Chevrolet Cruze on Monday media day at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

 

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (Dem., California) sits in the drivers' seat of a 2010 Chevrolet Cruze on Monday during media day at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

 

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (Dem., California) speaks to media members Monday during media day at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

 

One journalist records video of a Toyota concept car Monday during media day at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

 

A model stands next to a 2010 Ferrari on Monday during media day the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

 

One journalist video tapes the speech by Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Monday during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

 

Members of the media from around the world gather Monday for the unveiling of the Honda CR-Z during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

 

One patron gathers his belongings after having his photo taken in front of a 2010 Ford Mustang on Monday during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI. The 2010 Coupe version of the Mustang, can be outfitted with the 3.7 Liter engine built at the Lima Engine Plant.

 

A model stands near a Chrysler concept car on display Monday during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

The Great Feature Hunt of January 3, 2010

On a normal day, we (the photographers) are asked to find 1 to 2 feature photos to run on A1 as well as inside the Region & Ohio section. On Sunday, I went out to hunt for one to two photos. I had some better luck, as I took a road less travelled around Allen, Hardin and Logan Counties. Here are a few of the images I captured along the way, I hope you enjoy. I will give you the images in reverse of the order found them, which I feel also happens to be a sort of best-to-worst rundown of my day. Tragically, my least favorite image, the final one shown in this entry, is the only one they had space for in Monday’s edition of the paper; ARGH!

Russells Point resident Mike Coyer drives one of his snowmobiles off of his trailer Sunday at the Lakeview Boat Ramp at Indian Lake. Coyer said he and a few friends had been out on the ice Saturday as well as Sunday.

 

Ryan Dodds, (left) of Lakeview, and Bellefontaine resident Jessica Clem, walk along the ice covering the Horseshoe Channel on the North side of Indian Lake on Sunday.

 

Several snowmobile riders zip around the frozen ice of Indian Lake on Sunday afternoon. Rider, and Russells Point resident Mike Coyer (left) said the ice was between 4 - 8 inches thick on Sunday.

 

A lone Main Angus Cross cattle crosses fields of snow on its way back to one of the barns at Royer Farms along St. Rt. 235 North of Roundhead on Sunday.

 

A pair of Main Angus Cross cattle cross through a field of snow on its way back to one of the barns at Royer Farms along St. Rt. 235 North of Roundhead on Sunday.

 

A herd of sheep file out of a barn along the Harding Highway on the East side of Lima on Sunday.

News Photo Update 12/30/09

 

Lima resident Ashley Rodriguez sleds down one of this hills at Faurot Park in Lima on Saturday afternoon.

 

American Township Lt. Mike Peters listens to his scanner Tuesday afternoon at the scene of a two car accident at the intersection of Cable and Elida Roads in Lima.

A police officer walks away from one of the vehicles involved in a two car accident at the intersection of Cable and Elida Roads in Lima on Tuesday.

 

While owner Marie Funez waits in Lima at the McDonald's restaurant along Market Street in Lima, Ruby, her Shia-Tzu-poodle mix dog, pops her head out of the window and into the brisk wintery breeze.

Fran Engle (center) and other members of the Worship Choir from Shawnee Alliance Church sing Christmas Carols Saturday afternoon during the Downtown Lima 2009 holiday Festival at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center.

November 25, 2009 – Photo Update

Megan Baumgardner (right), of the Lima German Dance Club, dances Thursday during a pep rally at Saint Charles Catholic School in Lima. The rally was part of the school's week-long celebration of Catholic Schools Week.

Third and Fourth graders clap and sing Thursday during a pep rally at Saint Charles Catholic School in Lima. The rally was part of the school's week-long celebration of Catholic Schools Week.

Bluffton forward Kim Miller (31) fights her way to the basket Wednesday during the season opener for the Beavers at Founders Hall in Bluffton.

Bluffton forward Kim Miller (left) reaches over Hiram's Amanda Petrusky Wednesday during the season opener for the Beavers at Founders Hall in Bluffton. Miller was called for a foul on the play.

John A. Caprella, dressed as Brutus Buckeye, gives high fives to children at Shawnee Maplewood school on Friday afternoon. Caprella, owner of Capwear, an Ohio State spirit store along Allentown Road in Lima. Caprella had the hat custom-made in preparation for today's Ohio State game against The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI.

Jeff Vance, Village Administrator of Columbus Grove, descends down a ladder after hanging a wreath along North Main Street in Columbus Grove on Tuesday afternoon.

Lima North Middle School student Dia Irons looks over a shelter her class constructed last year. The project was a lesson for the students on homelessness and shelter.

Second graders watch and listen Tuesday morning during 'It's Simply Chemistry', presented by COSI (Center of Science and Industry) at Spencerville Elementary School.

A group of second graders watch carefully as volunteer Valery Conrad performs an experiment Tuesday morning during 'It's Simply Chemistry', presented by COSI (Center of Science and Industry) at Spencerville Elementary School.

November 11, 2009 – Photo Update

 

Victoria Haycock plays a snail during a rehearsal performance of 'Frog and Toad' at the Encore Theatre in Lima.

Lima Police investigators begin searching a Cadillac after a shooting occurred at the Fuqua Repair Shop at the corner of Elm Street and Central Avenue on Thursday.

Shanwee golfer Sheridan Balyeat chips from the sand during the first round of the Girls Division II State Tournament at the Gray Course at the Ohio State University Golf Club on Friday.

Members of the Northwesternaires perform during the Chorus Contest on Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center in Lima.

Jordan Joyner, holds a candle and a portrait of his sister, Jasmine, who was a victim of domestic violence, on Wednesday during the 15th annual candlelight vigil in honor of all victims and survivors of domestic violence held at Central Christian Church in downtown Lima.

Rebecca Woodside (right) a volunteer at Crossroads Crisis Center, has her candle lit on Wednesday during the 15th annual candlelight vigil in honor of all victims and survivors of domestic violence held at Central Christian Church in downtown Lima.

Paula Jenkins, blows out a candle Wednesday after the name of a victim of domestic violence was read during the 15th annual candlelight vigil in honor of all victims and survivors of domestic violence held at Central Christian Church in downtown Lima.

Jason Upthegrove, (center) President of the Lima National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, speaks during a press conference in front of a house along East Kibby, which Police officers had raided earlier in the day as part of a citywide drug raid.

Robyn Schmiededush, Kindergarten teacher at Glandorf Elementary School, holds her plastic hardhat during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Glandorf Elementary in downtown Glandorf on Thursday afternoon.

Bella Halbisen (right) picks out a piece of candy at the house of Larry Shields on Wyandot Drive during Trick-Or-Treating on Thursday in Fort Shawnee.

Ashlynn Nichols, 8, shows of her hula-hooping skills during recess Friday afternoon at the Feir Force Community School at the corner of W. Grand Avenue and N. Elizabeth Street in Lima.

Congressman Jim Jordan displays the latest Health Care Bill(tallest stack of papers), as well as the original bill and the republican version (shortest stack of papers).

Spencerville quarterback Tyler Deitering (center) makes a play call during the Bearcats' home game Friday against Delphos Jefferson.

Lynsey Harris of Cory-Rawson High School celebrates a set victory during the Hornets' Division Four District Tournament game against Kalida High School at Lima Senior High School on Saturday.

Columbus Grove students Dakota Rodriguez (left) and Darrion Gant cheer for Rodriguez's dragster on Wednesday during the Apollo Grand Prix at the Apollo Career Center. Ninth and tenth grade students from Columbus Grove, Spencerville, Shawnee, and Wapakoneta built dragsters, with awards presented to those whose cars placed first, second and third in the categories of speed, design and originality.

 

Abdulaziz Binklaib (left), a Corrections Officer in Saudi Arabia, and his traslator Abdulaziz Altowijri share a laugh with members of the local media during the" Saudi Day at ONU" event Wednesday in the McIntosh Center on the ONU campus in Ada. Along with a Saudi Arabian cultural display, the day was meant to recognize the strong relationship between ONU and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and celebrate the successful beginning of the ONU Prison Management Certificate Program.

Time to Update!

 

Jacob Parsons (foreground) and Brandon Crawford take turns jumping the halfpipe Sunday at the skate park along Spencerville Road near Faurot Park in Lima.

With friends looking on, Chance Nelson (right) drops into the halfpipe Sunday at the skate park along Spencerville Road near Faurot Park in Lima.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, center, speaks with Ford Plant Manager Adrian Price, left, and Lima Mayor David Berger on Saturday during the Ford Community Appreciation Event at the Ford Lima Engine Plant on Bible Road.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland steps out of a 2010 Ford Tauras after he took it for a test drive Saturday during the Ford Community Appreciation Event at the Ford Lima Engine Plant on Bible Road.

 

Ottawa-Glandorf cross country runners, left to right, Kim Rosselit, Dana Lanwech (hidden), Mariah Hashbarger, Macy Heitmeyer and Becca Shriner, bundle-up during the boys race at the Allen East Invitational on Saturday.

Members of the Ottoville boys cross country team run a warm-up sprint prior to the start of the Allen East Invitational on Saturday.

Ryan Garberson of Columbus Grove, washes a car Thursday morning at the Ahl Under 10 dealership at the corner of Cable Road and Shawnee Road in Lima. Garberson said he usually washes the cars twice a week, as well as cleans the interiors.

Lima Central Catholic wide receiver Rufus Johnson is unable to make a catch Friday as he is hit by Spencerville linebacker Lee Maberry during the game at Lima Stadium.

Spencerville's Greg Beougher evades a tackle from Lima Central Catholic's Luis Torres while returning a kick Friday at Lima Stadium.

Just an update of some random assignments I have photographed over the past few weeks.Been real busy, which is nice. Also, I have started working on video packages for the paper’s website; I hope to work on a lot more videos in the coming weeks. Thanks for looking!

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Illinois Illini

 

Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel leads the Buckeyes on the the field Saturday prior to their game against Illinois in Columbus.

Ohio State running back Brandon Saine cuts up field Saturday during the Buckeyes home game against Illinois.

Ohio State running back Dan Herron scampers into the end zone Saturday during the Buckeye's Big Ten home opener against Illinois.

Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor claps Saturday after a touchdown run by running back Dan Herron.

Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor jumps on his own fumble Saturday during the second half of the Buckeyes' home game against Illinois.

Brutus Buckeye walks off the field Saturday after a first half timeout during the Buckeye's game against Illinois.

Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure is tackled by Ohio State defensive back Kurt Colemen (4) and Austin Spitler (38) on saturday during thre Illini's game in Columbus..

 

Ohio State fans perform the O-H-I-O cheer Saturday during the Buckeyes BigTen home opener against Illinois.

Ohio State defensive back Jermale Hines runs the ball up the field Saturday after intercepting a Juice Williams pass during the second half of the game in Columbus.

 

Ohio State running back Zach Boren (44) is tackled by Illinois defensive back Garrett Edwards on Saturday during the second half of their BIgTen game in Columbus.

Ohio State defensive back Anderson Russell (21) come up short in his attempt to block a punt from Illinois kicker Anthony Santella (87).

 

Ohio State running back Brandon Saine runs along the sideline Saturday during the Buckeyes' home game against Illinois.

Ohio State running back Adam Homan is unable to catch a late fourth quarter pass in front of Illinois defensive back Donsay Hardeman.

Ohio State wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher screams Saturday after scoring a late fourth quarter touchdown against Illinois.

I love bad weather, and there was plenty of it Saturday in Columbus. A number of these photos seem gray, or foggy – but that is actually rain. I obviously had a lot of fun covering this game. It was a thrill all around. It was neat to be there with the band, and to hear the crowd. It was also neat to be shooting shoulder to shoulder with better photographers from The Dispatch, Reuters, AP, Cleveland Plain Dealer, along with others. Learned a lot and had some fun: it makes a good day.

Charles F. Barden, November 3, 1964 – September 12, 2009

 

Fire fighters Rodney Campbell, Jim Steinke and Mike Quellhorst (left to right) hold a flag Thursday before it is raised above Route 67 in Wapakoneta to mark the beginning of a funeral procession for Charles F. Barton of the Uniopolis fire department.

A procession of rescue vehicles pass along Route 67 in Wapakoneta under an American Flag which had been raised at the start of the cross-county procession.

Firefighters Alan McClintock, Jerry Merges, Jack Smith, Don Wright, and Ryan Ware (left to right) stand in attention Thursday as the funeral procession for former Uniopolis Fire Chief Charles F. Barden passes through downtown Wapakoneta.

The hearse carrying the body of former Uniopolis Fire Chief Charles F. Barden passes near his firefighting gear Thursday prior to his funeral mass at the Uniopolis Fire Department building.

Pall bearers carry the casket of Charles F. Barden into the Uniopolis Fire Department building on Thursday. Barden died last week after a year-long battle with Colon Cancer.

Area fire fighters listen to "The Fire Fighters Prayer" Thursday during the funeral for Uniopolis fire chief Charles F. Barden.

Rebecca Barden speaks to well-wishers Thursday while holding her daughter Megan, after a funeral service for her late husband Charles F. Barden. Barden had served on the Uniopolis Fire Department for 21 years before his passing last week.