Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
By Margie Wuebker
A 46-year-old St. Henry woman could spend up to 14 years in prison after being found guilty Tuesday of charges stemming from the July 2008 death of an infant in her care.
Mercer County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey Ingraham found Tamara "Tammy [More]
By Christine Henderson
CELINA - Companies can save money by getting employees to take better care of themselves, according to speakers at a wellness summit in Celina.
While a trend among Americans is unhealthy behaviors, a counter trend in health insurance coverage is adding wellness programs, speakers indicated at the Tri County Worksite Wellness Summit on Sept. 21. The West Central Ohio Regional Health Care Alliance organized this workshop with speakers from the health insurance industry. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Although fans got their money's worth from the Celina-Coldwater volleyball matchup on Tuesday, both coaches agreed that it wasn't a thing of beauty.
The host Cavaliers rallied back from down 2-1 to force a fifth game, but they were unable to hold the momentum as the Bulldogs left The Palace with a 15-9 win in game five to take the match three sets to two. [More]
Obituaries on September 28th, 2011
Constance J. Bruns-Enicks, 70, formerly of St. Marys, died Sept. 23, 2011, in Zephyrhills, Fla. [More]
Larry Lee Kunkle, 71, Portland, Ind., died Sept. 26, 2011, at his residence. [More]
Eileen J. Schumm, 74, Willshire, died at 10:15 p.m. Sept. 26, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. [More]
Helen Hazel Swink Smith, 100, Celina, died at 4 p.m. on Sept. 26, 2011, at Miller House, Celina. [More]
Beverly J. Podoll, 86, formerly of New Bremen, died Sept. 26, 2011, at 7:30 a.m. at the Otterbein Lifestyle Choices, St. Marys. [More]
Elsworth Emans, 89, Celina, died Sept. 28, 2011, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Douglas Weaver, 57, St. Marys, died Sept. 25, 2011, at University Hospital in C [More]
Local pictures on September 28th, 2011
Subscriber stories on September 28th, 2011
WAPAKONETA - A Shelby County sheriff has pleaded not guilty to charges he sexually assaulted a female deputy last year.
Sheriff Dean A. Kimpel, 57,
MINSTER - Ohio needs to get back on track to protect the American dream.
Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor shared that sentiment with Southwest Auglaiz
A pair of state grants totaling a half million dollars will help repair, establish and pay for housing for dozens of local needy residents.
Mercer
CELINA - The city will see a $100,000 reduction in state funding for 2012.
All local government entities are receiving 25 percent less in 2012 and
WAPAKONETA - In an effort to save money, Jobs and Family Services officials opened dialogue for sharing services between multiple counties.
Auglaiz
WAPAKONETA - A Dayton man was arrested Tuesday night for trafficking in heroin after leading officers on a two-county pursuit.
Adrian M. Trone, 23,
NEW BREMEN - Village administrator Wayne York received authorization from village council members Tuesday night to apply for nearly $400,000 in grant money from the Ohio Public Works Commission.
CELINA - Radio control hydroplane boat races will be held Thursday through Saturday at Eastview Park pond in Celina.
More than 140 radio control boats on teams from around the world will compete in 16 classes.
ST. MARYS - A local optometrist on Tuesday withdrew a motion to suppress evidence in a case accusing him of raping a child.
Douglas Jay Wine, 52, o
Division II Sectional Girls Golf at The Fox's Den
CELINA - A pair of Midwest Athletic Conference teams earned district qualifying berths from the Division II girls' golf sectional held Tuesday at The Fox's Den in Celina.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls' tennis team wrapped up the regular season in style with a 4-1 win over Lima Centra