Events generate tourism revenue for the two county area
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - The state is using accurate information as bait to lure fishing tournaments back to Ohio's largest inland lake.
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Manager Brian Miller sent letters asking tournaments to return to the lake and he's soliciting new ones as well. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - The Marion Local Flyers overcame a litany of first-half miscues on Thursday night to wrap up their second outright Midwest Athletic Conference championship in the past three years.
The Flyers committed 13 turnovers and allowed the Fort Recovery Indians to snare 10 offensive rebounds in the first two quarters, but a stout defensive effort by the Flyers keyed a 55-41 victory at the Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]
CELINA - Two top officials of an insurance company formerly used by the city and Omni Manufacturing of St. Marys have been indicted on a slew of charges, including money laundering and theft.
MINSTER - Local officials would like to attract new businesses, but the community doesn't have acreage or the existing buildings prospective clients want.
Fort Recovery would be eligible for funds if the legislation is passed
FORT RECOVERY - U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has introduced a bill that would provide $1.8 billion to communities looking to replace outdated combined sewage overflow systems.
The Celina Police Department is awaiting word on whether the death of a local man will be ruled a traffic fatality.
Lester L. Johnson, 76, died Wednesday night at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, four days after a traffic accident along Hierholzer Street near Fairlawn Drive.
COLDWATER - Although both teams were hampered by turnovers all evening long, the host Cavaliers played well in the second half and kept the Redskins at bay as Coldwater earned a 62-49 win over St. Henry on Thursday at The Palace.
Celina built a 42-21 lead through the first three quarters of play while rolling to a 57-38 win over Kenton in Western Buckeye League girls' basketball action on Thursday night at the Fieldhouse.
MINSTER - Following two straight losses to begin the Midwest Athletic Conference portion of their schedule, Nann Stechschulte's Minster Wildcats notched five straight conference victories heading into their meeting last night at home against the New Knoxville Rangers.
