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Friday, September 14th, 2012
New age of learning
Use of computer technology increasing for more students
By Amy Kronenberger
ST. MARYS - Slate and chalk are out and smartphones are in at St. Marys City schools.
The district pioneered the use of the technology in the classroom four years ago and now provides free smartphones to all students in grades 3-5.
Technology coordinator Kyle Menchhofer said 100 schools are modeling their own programs after St. Marys'. The efforts also have been published and officials have worked with colleges to develop programs. [More]
OHSAA's Ross speaks on sports issues
By Gary R. Rasberry
LIMA - It wasn't much of a surprise as to what the main topics of conversation were when Ohio High School Athletic Association commissioner Dr. Dan Ross took part in a town hall meeting on Thursday at the University of Northwestern Ohio.
The on-going debate about competitive balance and the possibility of a referendum on splitting public and non-public schools into separate tournaments took up a large part of the nearly two-hour session. [More]
Obituaries on September 14th, 2012
Marcella Lefeld
Marcella "Sally" Lefeld, 97, Coldwater, died Sept. 12, 2012, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Louis Osterhage
Fr. Louis Osterhage, C.PP.S., 81, Carthagena, died Sept. 13, 2012 at St. Charles Center Infirmary, Carthagena. [More]
Vernon Hartings
Vernon A. Hartings, 80, St. Rose, died at 8 a.m. Sept. 13, 2012 at his home. [More]
Calvin Slattery
Calvin L. Slattery, 83, New Bremen, died at 2:38 p.m. Sept. 13, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
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Uhlenhake resigns his post
Board of elections
CELINA - A longtime Democratic member and current chairman of the Mercer County Board of Elections is resigning from the board at the end of the month. He is the third member to leave the political body in less than a year.
Simple safety factors can make drastic difference
Celina high school students receive free vehicle inspections
CELINA - Car crashes are the leading killer of teens in America, and not by a small margin.
Combined teen deaths from cancer, homicide, and suicide do not surpass crash fatalities, which according to AAA totaled 211 nationally during the first six months of 2011.
Home invader given immediate sentencing
Joshua Moreo, the apparent mastermind of a February home invasion near Mendon, pleaded no contest to aggravated robbery during a Tuesday morning appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Goldwing parade may cause travel delays
CELINA - Anyone driving through Celina on Saturday evening may face delays as the Goldwing Light Parade travels through town.
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Region D, will travel through the city at 9 p.m. More than 100 motorcycles are expected to compete in the event.
Greenville native appointed Holy Trinity's youth minister
COLDWATER - Amy Hess is an experienced educator who has always wanted to spread the word of Christ. So when a youth ministry position opened at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, she applied immediately and landed the job.
Guingrich's goal gives Bulldogs a 1-0 victory
CELINA - After scoring a season-high 10 goals on Tuesday in a rout over Western Buckeye League rival Wapakoneta, Celina's girls soccer team was only able to hit the back of the net once on Thursday, but it was enough for the Bulldogs to defeat Grand Lake rival St. Marys 1-0.
Celina earns at least a share of fourth straight WBL title
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's girls tennis team cliched at least a share of their fourth straight Western Buckeye League title on Thursday afternoon with a 5-0 victory over winless Kenton at the Booster Club Tennis Complex.
Flyers knock off Cavaliers in four games
MARIA STEIN - Somebody found a switch somewhere in The Hangar during Thursday night's volleyball match between Coldwater and Marion Local, and early in the second set that switch was flipped.
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