Saturday, December 18th, 2010
By Gary R. Rasberry
ROCKFORD - With just over three minutes left to go in the Midwest Athletic Conference opener for Parkway and Fort Recovery, the Panthers seemed to be in a pretty good spot.
Parkway was up 46-40 on Fort Recovery and trying to slow the pace of the game, while the Indians had a different plan. [More]
Obituaries on December 18th, 2010
Regina D. (Jeanie) Spradlin, 50, Rockford, died Dec. 14, 2010, as the result of a traffic accident. [More]
Bethany R. Spradlin, 25, St. Marys, died Dec. 14, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center as the result of a traffic accident. [More]
Jordan Jacob Spradlin, 3, St. Marys, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, at Van Wert Hospital as a result of a traffic accident. [More]
Avo A. Padgett, 92, Celina, died at 11:45 a.m. Dec. 15, 2010, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on December 18th, 2010
Subscriber stories on December 18th, 2010
An overwhelming majority of Americans are frustrated that it's too difficult to get rid of bad teachers, according to a recent news poll.
Local superintendents said their districts have a teacher evaluation process in place, but contractual agreements can make the process more difficult.
Job placement program for special needs clients among most successful in Ohio
CELINA - Punching a time clock each day doesn't thrill most people.
But Christine Huston isn't most people.
The Celina woman, who faces the world each day with a developmental disability, works at a local factory and gets paid for her labor - just like everyone else.
DHS erases nine-point deficit with 11-0 run
CELINA - With a nine-point lead and under three minutes left to play in the game, Celina looked well on its way to starting the Western Buckeye League schedule with an impressive win over Defiance.
NEW BREMEN - Coldwater Cavaliers' boys basketball coach Mike Bruns got his first career win as a varsity coach on Friday night as his squad played ou
Midwest Athletic Conference Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville jumped out to a 21-9 lead and never looked back as the Rangers went to The Hangar and beat Marion Local 72-54 in the Midwest Athletic Conference opener for both teams. The Rangers improve to 3-0 with the win as the Flyers drop to 1-1.
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Reggie McAdams drilled seven three-pointers as Elida won its Western Buckeye League opener with a 56-45 win over St. Marys at Murotech Court in St. Marys.
Celina junior Liz Homan made history at Duquesne University this season on the volleyball court.
Homan became the first-ever Duquesne volleyball player to be named an All-American after the Celina graduate was named 2010 American Volleyball Coaches Association Division I honorable mention.