Wednesday, October 11th, 2006
Fish hatchery workers on target with efforts to assist local bow and arrow enthusiasts
By Nancy Allen
Bow hunters and anyone else who likes to shoot with traditional vertical bows and crossbows now has a place to practice at the St. Marys Fish Hatchery.
Sean Finke, wildlife coordinator at the Mercer Waterfowl Area, built most of the range with the help of state fish hatchery employees. [More]
By Ryan Hines
A pair of dominating games and a rally in the third game allowed Celina to sweep Defiance in a battle for second place in the Western Buckeye League volleyball race.
Celina won the first two games by double-digit scores (25-14 and 25-13) and came back from as many as five down in the third contest before winning 25-22 on senior night at the Intermediate School. [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
ST. HENRY - When the Fort Recovery Indians began this season with more head coaches than league victories at one point, the prospects for a successful campaign didn't look very promising.
Tuesday in St. Henry, the Indians tangled with Lori Schwie [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster girls golf team missed out on its goal of making the state golf tournament after finishing fourth at the district tournament on Tuesday at Sycamore Springs in Arlington.
The Wildcats did break their 18-hole record at the tournament with a round of 352, besting the old mark by 10 strokes. [More]
Obituaries on October 11th, 2006
Philothea native and former Celina resident Rose H. Bremke, 95, of Dayton, died Oct. 10, 2006, at the Maria Joseph Center, Dayton. [More]
Dale Humbert, 88, of Celina, died this morning, Oct. 11, 2006, at Briarwood Man [More]
New Weston native Harry R. Jones, 82, of Greenville, died Oct. 6, 2006, at Heartland of Greenville. [More]
Helen L. Verhoff, 86, of Columbus Grove, died at 9:10 a.m. Oct. 10, 2006, at Putnam Acres Care Center, Ottawa. [More]
Local pictures on October 11th, 2006
Subscriber stories on October 11th, 2006
The creation of a new Department of Medicaid could spell disaster for many agencies in Ohio including those that represent the disabled, says one local official.
Celina city officials remain interested in buying the former Society Bank building downtown, but are proceeding cautiously.
Safety-Service Director
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Board of Health on Tuesday eagerly voted to accept a bioterrorism grant for more than $300,000 to share with neighboring counties.
Mercer County officials are considering another loan from the county's revolving loan fund to help a Fort Recovery business open its doors.
County
COLDWATER - School board members learned about crisis management and the school's lock-down procedures during a Tuesday meeting.
School Superinten
Have you ever wondered who is spending time behind bars at the Mercer County Jail?
The answer is just clicks away thanks to an added feature on the Mercer County Sheriff's Office Web site.
ST. HENRY - Village council members held back Monday on voting on an ordinance prohibiting the use of freestanding outdoor furnaces within St. Henry.
35-acre parcel is located near the high school
NEW BREMEN - The village will grow by 35 acres as a result of action taken by New Bremen village councilors Tuesday night.
Councilors accepted the
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Board of Elections began preparations Tuesday for the upcoming general election, by selecting three field representatives.
FORT RECOVERY - High school students will be able to participate in two new school-endorsed sports this year.
Fort Recovery Local Schools board of education on Tuesday unanimously approved adding bowling and swimming as 2006-2007 sports.
New Bremen officials formally recognized businesses that have set up shop in the community during the past year.
The recognition came during Tuesda
The 40-year-old Empire restaurant, once the busiest eatery of its type in Celina, closed last month.
The restaurant on Market Street was started by
MINSTER - Work is under way at Wagner's IGA in order to meet the changing tastes and busy lifestyles of customers, including more organic foods and a restaurant.
WAYNE LAKES - Most little girls dream of being a fairy princess some day.
Raine Hunt makes those dreams come true at FairyLand Cottage, a home she turned into a fantasy fairyland for little girls.
On Saturday, the Celina Bulldogs had a chance to really cinch their spot for a Western Buckeye League boys soccer championship for a second year in a row, only to have Defiance force a 1-all tie to keep Celina from thinking about the title.
ROCKFORD - There's a new queen of Midwest Athletic Con-ference volleyball.
Tuesday, the Versailles Tigers captured their first outright conference
Whether the destination is Hocking Hills or Maine, fall colors often lure people to pack up their vehicles and go for a road trip.
Local car professionals have a few suggestions before heading down the driveway.