Saturday, October 31st, 2009
By Shelley Grieshop
The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office is now participating in a service that allows the agency to distribute important information to the public via the Internet, e-mail and cell phones.
"Nixle" delivers important public safety and community event notifications such as severe weather alerts, road closures, Amber Alerts and other critical incidents. Subscribers must choose which message levels they desire - alert, advisory, community and/or traffic - and the mode they wish to receive them. [More]
By Randy Bruns
MARIA STEIN - Fans of the Marion Local Flyers had been waiting for a signature victory all season long, but now the long wait is over and it means more football for the Blue and Gold.
The Flyers ran roughshod over a normally stout Anna Rockets defense on Friday night at Booster Stadium, racking up 364 rushing yards en route to a 28-21 victory. The win punches the Flyers' ticket to the playoffs for the 10th time in coach Tim Goodwin's 11 seasons at the helm. [More]
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - St. Henry arrived in Minster barely holding on to its playoff hopes after losing three of the last four games. The fact that those three Redskin losses came against teams which finished the season with a combined record of 27-3 did not impress the OHSAA computers, so it was up to St. Henry to take a win from the Wildcats and hope the computers sent the Redskins to postseason play. [More]
Obituaries on October 31st, 2009
Debra Brown, 55, 118 S. Wentz St., Wapakoneta, died Oct. 30, 2009, at her daugh [More]
Maria Stein native Ernest L. Adams, 88, of Englewood, died Oct. 30, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
Frank H "Pat" Feltz, 92, 1937 Cassella-Montezuma Road, Cassella, died at 3:13 p.m. Oct. 30, 2009, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Celina native Frederic O. Grimm, 72, of Mount Vernon, died Oct. 30, 2009, at Knox Community Hospital, Mount Vernon. [More]
Edward O. Jones, 76, of Van Wert, died at 7 a.m. Oct. 28, 2009, at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Hilda M. Lutz, 82, of Bloomington, Ind., died Oct. 29, 2009, at Bloomington Hospital. [More]
Harold J. Ranly, 80, 110 Caldwell St., Fort Recovery, died at 4:25 p.m. Oct. 30, 2009, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Roger G. Selby, 84, 1602 Meadowview Drive, Celina, died at 9 a.m. Oct. 30, 2009, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on October 31st, 2009
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Election 09
A political newcomer and two incumbents will vie for two open seats on the Celina City Schools board of education on Tuesday.
Thomas R. Sanford, 658 N. Walnut St., will go up against incumbents Matthew L. Gilmore, 8644 Hellwarth Road, and Cindy Piper, 8292 N. Walnut St.
Election 09
Incumbent Celina City Council President Sophia Rodriguez, a Democrat, is being challenged by Jason King, a Republican, on Tuesday's election ballot.
Election 09
Four people are running for two trustee spots in Franklin Township.
Incumbent Ron Niekamp, 8103 state Route 219 A, will be challenged by Neal E. Kl
Camp Inquire, the annual summer learning institution for gifted students, may find a new home at Fort Recovery, New Bremen and St. Henry School classrooms.
The deadline to apply for a local program that pays eligible applicants cost share funds to repair and replace failed septic systems has been extended from Nov. 1 to Dec. 1.
About two dozen adult men and women, most with mental or physical disabilities and/or behavioral issues, currently live and are cared for at the Mer
Computer Points Wrapup
It was a banner night for the Midwest Athletic Conference as one big upset allowed two teams a little extra breathing room even they both would have slipped into the playoffs by the slimmest of margins.
Ottawa-Glandorf crushed any hopes Celina had at ending the season with back-to-back wins.
The Titans opened the game with 27 unanswered points in t
NEW BREMEN - Coldwater wasted no time in getting up on New Bremen, using stifling defense and solid offense to head into the postseason with a 47-6 win over the Cardinals at Cardinal Field.
Midwest Athletic Conference Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Delphos St. John's wrapped up a perfect regular season with a 62-0 shutout of Fort Recovery on Friday night at Stadi
KENTON - The St. Marys Roughriders gave a valiant effort but the potent Kenton Wildcats came up with just enough big plays to post a 24-8 Western Buckeye League win on Friday night at Robinson Field.
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Shawnee Indians did their part in winning seven straight to finish the season thanks to a 47-6 win over Van Wert, but Bryan's win on Friday bumped the Indians out of the playoffs in Division III.