Friday, August 21st, 2009
Obituaries on August 21st, 2009
Sephronia "Bella" Gibbs, 81, of 104 E. German St., New Knoxville, died at 6:28 p.m. Aug. 19, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
John W. Kemper, 67, 239 N. Main St., Minster, died at 2:59 p.m. Aug. 19, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Naaman D. Kittle, 30, 401 S. Willipie St., Wapakoneta, died Aug. 19, 2009, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Bradley J. "Skip" Fleck, 22, 3560 Harrison Road, Chickasaw, died at 7:29 p.m. A [More]
Stories on August 21st, 2009
The Celina Education Association (CEA) on Thursday night overwhelming rejected the ratification of a tentative agreement between itself and the Celina Board of Education members. [More]
Athletic equipment and lockers at the Celina Middle School are being disinfected today following an unconfirmed case of MRSA involving a middle school student.
Auglaize November election ballot
Ten contested races and two issues in Auglaize County made Thursday's 4 p.m. ballot deadline, leaving New Knoxville council with four open seats and no candidates filed.
Mercer November election ballot
Many Mercer County citizens have stepped forward to fill ballot positions for school board, council and township trustee openings since last week, when few had filed for the seats.
County commissioners approved revolving loans for two local businesses during the Thursday session giving the go-ahead for a new market and an expanded eatery and bake shop.
Local farmers will be invited to a program some time next month teaching the benefits of cover crops said Grand Lake/Wabash Watershed Alliance coordinator Laura Walker on Thursday.
MARIA STEIN - Artist Brent Cress says it's an odd feeling waking up to the outstretched arm of St. Gaspar.
Cress' comment gets a round of smiles fr [More]
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry fell victim to St. John's setting a school record for low nine-hole score as the Blue Jays go to 2-0 in Midwest Athletic Conference girls golf play with a 181-191 win over the Redskins at Delphos Country Club on Thursday.
Local pictures on August 21st, 2009