Single stalks of wheat look light as a feather, but handling a big bundle requires a bit of elbow grease. In this 1990 Blade archive photo, Drew Lashaway and Evan Myers, both 4, struggle to stack sheaves of wheat in preparation for the 30th annual reunion of the Five Point Steam Threshers Club held on the Lashaway family farm near Perrysburg. The reunion brought area farmers together to show how harvesting was done in the old days, with steam-powered machinery and other antique equipment. This Sunday, the Five Point Steam Threshers meet again at Five Point and Lime City roads in Perrysburg Township, to hold their 63rd annual reunion. In addition to watching threshing and plowing demonstrations, attendees can snack on steamed sweet corn, homemade bean soup and kettle-popped popcorn. Go to thebladevault.com/memories to purchase more historical photos taken by our award-winning staff of photographers, past and present, or to purchase combinations of stories and photos.
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Medical marijuana only? Perrysburg Council continues dispensary discussion
More marijuana legislation — this time focused on medical use only — is materializing in Perrysburg.
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To the editor: Michigan and Ohio jobs will be true test of tariffs
THE RESOLUTION of President Trump’s tariff plans, expected this month, couldn’t come soon enough for the auto and manufacturing heartland that helped sweep him into office. The economies of Michigan and Ohio have been deteriorating since last year and are poised to worsen as a cooling labor market, stagnant consumer confidence, and high interest rates chill auto demand and factory activity.
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Doctor Feelgood: Older adults are embracing cannabis use, despite the risks
More older adults are using cannabis products each year, but the drug’s potential benefits and risks remain unconfirmed by medical researchers.
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St. Francis defensive lineman Polk picks Rutgers over other Power 4 schools
As many expected, St. Francis defensive tackle Jermaine Polk has announced he intentions of playing at a Big Ten school for football.
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Editorial: Pot high lowered
Legislative revisions to the citizen-initiated recreational marijuana law passed in 2023 are set for a vote soon as House and Senate differences have been worked out by majority Republicans.
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Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year
OMAHA, Neb. — Revered investor Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year.