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A BIG helping hand for an opponent's cheerleader
By Shelley Grieshop
The Coldwater community and school raised more than $15,000 in two days last week to help out the family of an ill cheerleader for a rival football team.
Eric Goodwin, athletic director at Coldwater schools, said $15,180 was raised on Thursday and Friday for Savana Coffman, 15, who received a heart transplant on Wednesday. The money was presented Saturday night prior to Coldwater's game against Clinton-Massie - the regional football championship at Welcome Stadium in Dayton. [More]
Wapak woman dies; St. Marys woman hurt
By Shelley Grieshop
A 40-year-old Wapakoneta woman was killed and her toddler injured Saturday when her SUV was rear-ended by a speeding car on U.S. 33 near Wapakoneta.
Pronounced dead at the scene was Heather J. Schaub, who was ejected from her SUV after it skidded across the median and overturned into the opposite lane of traffic on the four-lane highway. [More]
Obituaries on November 19th, 2007
Philip Andres
Philip E. Andres, 76, 3262 state Route 219, Coldwater, died at 8:35 p.m. Nov. 17, 2007, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Alivia Carlin
Alivia Nicole Carlin, infant daughter of Doug and Jamie Niekamp Carlin, Celina, [More]
James Glass
James A. Glass, 71, 204 Mercer Street, Celina, died Nov. 17, 2007, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Elaine Heitkamp
Coldwater native Elaine M. Heitkamp, 56, of Pagosa Springs, Colo., died at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 16, 2007, at her home. Death was due to asthma complications. [More]
Tyler Kuess
Tyler Michael Kuess, infant son of Mike and Nancy Holthaus Kuess, of Brockman R [More]
Shirley Levi
Shirley Sue Levi, 64, 324 Fayette St., Celina, died at 7:28 p.m. Nov. 17, 2007, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Gloria Miller
Gloria Jean Miller, 76, of Rockford, died at 5:30 a.m. Nov. 18, 2007, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. [More]
Heather Schaub
Heather Jane Schaub, 40, of rural Wapakoneta, died Nov. 17, 2007, following a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 33, south of Wapakoneta, at 12:50 p.m. [More]
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Subscriber stories on November 19th, 2007
Passage of jail tax holds in final count
Results unchanged for Parkway, liquor option elections
County voters gave a slim thumbs up to building a new jail following Saturday's provisional vote count at the Mercer County Board of Elections. Offic
Missing woman's body recovered
The body of a missing 59-year-old Darke County woman was recovered by rescuers Saturday morning on the bank of Greenville Creek, east of Gettysburg.
Versailles downs Celina in OVISCO title contest
As most sports fans know, defense wins championships.
Even if that championship is an in-season tournament, defense is important and it sure doesn't hurt if you have a couple of veteran leaders to help you along the way.
Cavaliers score early and often
Coldwater reaches state semifinals with dominant showing
DAYTON - After last week's knockdown-drag out fight with Alter, Coldwater looked for a quick knockout against Clinton-Massie in the Division IV Region 16 title game at Welcome Stadium.
Roughriders start the season at 2-0
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys improved to 2-0 on the season with a 47-38 win over Fort Recovery in the Indians' season opener at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
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