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Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Minster man protests actions with flag
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Jon Hoying, president of Fabcor Inc., is flying his company's American flag upside down as a protest to recent government actions.
He flipped the flag a week ago and then went home that night and pondered whether to change the display the next morning. Ultimately, he decided it would stay that way as one man's message to the powers that be in Washington, D.C. [More]
Niekamp proud to capture D-II title
By Robb Hemmelgarn
Findlay men's basketball coach Ron Niekamp's stoic, no-nonsense sideline demeanor during much of his teams' recent postseason would make most poker players envious.
On Saturday though, even Niekamp couldn't hold back jubilation as Tyler Evans' three-pointer in overtime pushed the Oilers ahead of Cal Poly Pomona, 56-53, and secured the NCAA Division II national title. It was the first Division II title for the school, as well as Niekamp, who just completed his 24th year leading the team. [More]
Obituaries on March 31st, 2009
Josephine Black
Josephine R. Black, 95, of St. Marys, died at 12:30 a.m. March 30, 2009, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Eugene Haller Jr.
Eugene B. "Gene" Haller Jr., 85, of Van Wert, died at 3 p.m. March 29, 2009, at Van Crest Health Care Center, Van Wert. [More]
Rosa Palomin
Rosa L. Palomin, 63, of Defiance, died at 12:20 p.m. March 27, 2009, at the Toledo Hospital. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Eric Rutschilling
Coldwater native Eric Joseph Rutschilling, 23, of Manassas, Va., died March 30, 2009, at his residence. Cause of death is under investigation. [More]
Dennis Sheaks
Dennis L. Sheaks, 62, of 2309 Celina Road, St. Marys, and a resident of the St. [More]
Hugh Sherman
Hugh U. Sherman, 84, of Sidney, died at 2:28 p.m. March 28, 2009, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Blake Wilges
Blake William Wilges, 8, 602 Sixth Ave., Coldwater, died March 29, 2009, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Local pictures on March 31st, 2009
Subscriber stories on March 31st, 2009
Economy cure getting here in multiple doses
The first wave of stimulus dollars was released in Ohio last week prompting some confusion over the complex American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Bed and breakfast appeal withdrawn
A Celina man appealing a decision to allow a bed and breakfast on Main Street withdrew his appeal on Monday night, asking that two conditions be met.
Student council wins bid to host 2010 state conference
Celina High School student council will host the 2010 state conference of The Ohio Association of Student Councils (OASC), an event that could bring more than 600 outsiders to the city.
St. Henry tops Celina for first time
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry softball team started the season by making a little history.
For the first time in program history, the Redskins beat Celina as St. Henry got a great pitching effort from Michelle Stout in a 4-0 triumph on Monday.
Roughriders take down Panthers in the opener
ST. MARYS - Trevor Kill got help from his defense and came up with the timely hit as St. Marys jumped out 5-1 and held off Parkway 5-3 in the 2009 season opener for both teams at K.C. Geiger Park in St. Marys.
Thornsberry looking healthy for St. Marys
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Kayla Thornsberry looked like she never skipped a beat.
The St. Marys senior softball pitcher, who missed most of
No decision yet on ag educator for Mercer County
County's OSU Extension ag educator terminated as part of statewide cuts
A plan to restructure OSU Extension should be in place by June 1, but no decision has been made yet on who will be the agriculture educator serving Mercer County.
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