Longtime Columbia Baptist pastor reflects on 175 years
The Rev. Richard Bennett, among Columbia Baptist Church’s longest-serving pastors, discusses the church’s 175-year history rooted in founding families and ministers. He notes the building's era, preservation efforts, and the community shift toward newer homes while addressing accessibility needs for older members.
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Regular Baptist Church of Columbia Built in 1900
In spring 1832 a group formed the Regular Baptist Church of Columbia after letters from New York Connecticut and Liverpool. Construction began 1840 and completed 1848 due to funds. A new stone Victorian Gothic church was built in 1900 and dedicated September 12 1900 without debt. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
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Midview seniors receive scholarships from school fund
Four 2007 graduates Jillian Urig Matthew Jaykel Brittany Gerbec and Lauren Best were awarded scholarships by the Midview Scholarship Fund Committee. Recipients attend Bowling Green State University Youngstown State University University of Kentucky and University of Akron respectively with NHS honors varsity sports and club memberships noted. The piece also lists renewed 2006 scholarships and community events including a Keystone teachers retirement open house a free concert by Terry Lee Goffee and a charity Lions Club fundraiser with multiple activities and an overpass opening.
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Jillian Urig
Matthew Jaykel
Brittany Gerbec
Lauren Best
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Bowling Green State University
National Honor Society
Jaykel
Youngstown State University
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Gerbec
University of Kentucky
Best
University of Akron
Midview High School
Community Event Listings and Local Notices
Calendar items include Eaton Two Flea Market at Eaton Township Park with vendors call 748-1005. Eaton Class of 1977 30th reunion Aug 18 at Golden Corral and Spring Valley CC. Vermilion Geezecats concert Aug 19 with Meg Meeks Stevanus at 440-323-7102. Also adult computer classes at Grafton Midview Library and walking club at French Creek Metro Park. Police blotter mentions misaddressed items and a dog bite incident with no charges.
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