Online program discusses history of region
The Life of Pierre-Louis de Lorimier: 7 p.m., Facebook.com/AuglaizeCountyHistory. With local historian Robert Kuck II.
WAPAKONETA Local historian Robert Kuck II will give a talk titled “The Life of Pierre-Louis de Lorimier” at 7 p.m. Monday, March 8 at Facebook.com/AuglaizeCountyHistory.
Lorimier, who lived from 1748-1812, is better known as Peter Loramie. Kuck is researching a book on the man who plays a role in the history of the area.
The event is sponsored by the Auglaize County Historical Society.
The Auglaize County Historical Society will present “The Life of Pierre-Louis de Lorimier ” by Robert Kuck II at 7 pm on Monday, March 8, on its Facebook page.
Menke wins oratorical contest
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CELINA The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.
High school students under age 20 are eligible. Competition begins at the post level and advances to a state competition. Legion department representatives certify one winner per state to the national contest, where department winners compete against each other in two speaking rounds. The contest caps off with a final round that decides the three top finishers.