Area resident kept in touch with Armstrong over the momentous years
By Shelley Grieshop
CARTHAGENA - The Rev. John Hoying cherishes the letter he received from his friend the astronaut more than 40 years ago.
Neil Armstrong sent the Catholic priest a handwritten message thanking him for his prayers and support during his mission to become the first man to walk on the moon. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Storm-damaged buildings at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds were patched and cleaned prior to the fair four weeks ago but now require a permanent fix.
The June 29 storm with 80 to 90 mph winds took down 18 trees and damaged the roofs of four buildings at the fairgrounds, causing nearly $95,000 in damages. [More]
CELINA - Plans to develop a city skatepark continue to roll.
The Tony Hawk Foundation has again extended the deadline to spend its $10,000 grant awarded to the city in 2009 to help fund construction of a skateboard park.
CELINA - Paced by some solid serving, St. Henry improved to 3-1 on the season in sweeping Celina in a Mercer County volleyball battle at the Celina Intermediate School on Tuesday night.
