Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
By Betty Lawrence
Ellen Bryan, 19, of Celina, will reign over this weekend's Celina Lake Festival after being crowned Miss Lake Festival 2008 at Monday's pageant.
The packed crowd at the Celina Fieldhouse cheered on 11 contestants throughout the evening of competition. [More]
By Margie Wuebker
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local Schools board of education made it official Monday night - they intend to seek an additional property tax at the November general election.
The news should come as no surprise to district residents since school officials have stated repeatedly they need an additional $150,000 per year to stave off red ink and deficit spending. [More]
By William Kincaid
Celina City Schools Superintendent Matt Miller will recommend to the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) that Gilbane Building Co., Westerville, work as the construction manager for a possible school construction project.
Miller told board me [More]
Obituaries on July 22nd, 2008
Roger E. Bornhorst, 79, 128 S. Hanover St., Minster, died at 4:45 a.m. July 21, 2008, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. [More]
Alvina R. Uhlenhake, 93, 5012 Kremer- Hoying Road, St. Henry, died at 3 a.m. July 21, 2008, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Local pictures on July 22nd, 2008
Subscriber stories on July 22nd, 2008
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local Schools board of education learned Monday night that training is underway as officials move toward compliance with Jarod's Law - legislation designed to improve safety for students and staff alike.
ST. MARYS - From removing tree limbs in wires to unpacking the city's new Christmas decorations, the city electric distribution department has been on the move this summer.
Two men were arrested Friday night after Mercer County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a fight at a Chickasaw home.
Aaron L. Thobe, 23,
Leaves plucked last week from a sentinel soybean plot west of Celina showed no signs of Asian soybean rust after being sent to the pathology lab at OSU's Wooster campus.
One of the keys to the success of the Celina girls track team the past few years will stay in state for college.
Eryn Langenkamp signed with Youngstown State University on Monday, adding another Runnin' Woman to the list of Division I athletes in the Celina girls track program.
Compiled by Ryan Hines
The Grand Lake Mariners have now lost six of their last eight games following a 3-0 shutout at the hands of the Lake Erie Monarchs on Monday evening at Warren Steller Field in Bowling Green.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Pennsylvania has been a great place for Craig Stammen.
After bouncing from Potomac to Columbus the last two season