The Year in Review

September

Odessa’s newest business, Odessa Glass, and its Internet-based counterpart, “Etched Dreams,” opened for business in the building that formerly housed the NAPA store and Empire Electric. It was a welcome addition to the downtown business corridor and filled an empty storefront.

Ryan Carpenter, son of Lori (Zeiler) Carpenter formerly of Odessa, was hired by the physical therapy department at the hospital.

The Odessa community float sported a theme of “Fun in the Sun” and was ready for its run in the Deutschesfest parade. The information booth for Fest has been refurbished with various...