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Monday, April 20th, 2009
Rare bird spotted near Rockford
Smith's Longspur draws birders from Ohio, Michigan, to farm field
By Nancy Allen
Scores of birders flocked to a farm field west of Rockford over the weekend to view a rare bird reportedly not seen in Ohio for more than 20 years.
They came from Akron, Toledo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and some from as far away as Michigan to see the sparrow-sized Smith's Longspur, a brightly patterned songbird of the subarctic tundra. [More]
Wildcats defend home track with invitational titles
By Gary R. Rasberry
MINSTER - Fans attending the annual Minster Memorial Track and Field Invitational had to hold on to the end to get the winner of the girls' meet.
The host Wildcats led Versailles by just 41/2 points going into the 1,600-meter relay, meaning a good Versailles showing mixed with a poor Minster showing could lead to a Tiger win. [More]
Obituaries on April 20th, 2009
Alex Bruggeman
Former New Bremen resident Alex J. Bruggeman, 77, died at 10:30 p.m. April 18, [More]
Paul Bruns
Paul H. Bruns, 83, 3896 Philothea Road, Philothea, died at 1:05 a.m. April 18, 2009, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
Charles Clifford
Charles C. Clifford, 93, formerly of 331 Jay St., St. Marys, died at 6:50 a.m. April 19, 2009, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Roger Hegemier
Roger Hegemier, 76, of Wapakoneta, died at 10:30 p.m. April 18, 2009, at his re [More]
George Hoenie
George R. Hoenie, 86, 8320 Hoenie Road, Celina, died at 9:27 a.m. April 16, 2009, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
G. David Kessler
G. David Kessler, 71, of Greenville, formerly of Union City, Ohio, died April 17, 2009, at his residence. [More]
Jerome Siegrist
St. Henry native Jerome I. Siegrist, 92, of Sidney, died at 12:15 a.m. April 18 [More]
Local pictures on April 20th, 2009
Subscriber stories on April 20th, 2009
Capturing dreams
In faded blue socks, Stacy Smallenbarger walks with an awkward gait across the cushioned tumbling mat inside Celina Gym & Cheer.
The sound of his f
Hogenkamp considers new funeral home
Minster resident Scott Hogenkamp purchased a former Shelby County restaurant earlier this month and is considering the opening of a funeral home there.
Burkettsville fire chief to try again for engine grant
BURKETTSVILLE - Local fire chief Doug Siefring hopes the fourth time will be a charm when it comes to landing a grant to defray the cost of purchasing a new engine.
VanWourmer takes win; ready for more
ROSSBURG - Jeep VanWourmer gladly accepted the $2,000 check that went with winning Saturday night's Sunoco American Late Model Series (ALMS) 25-lap feature event at Eldora Speedway but the Pinconning, Michigan native has his sights on much bigger goals before season's end.
Bulldogs rule Patriot Invite
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina track team swept the team titles at the Patrick Henry Invitational on Saturday. Both the Bulldog Boys and
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