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School officials cautiously optimistic of plan
Kasich said his education overhaul would level playing field for districts
By Amy Kronenberger
Local superintendents are cautiously optimistic about Gov. John Kasich's school funding plan overhaul that he said levels the playing field for all schools.
Officials in the Grand Lake area heard Kasich introduce his new funding plan he calls "Achievement Everywhere" during a meeting Thursday in Columbus held for all state school superintendents. He later discussed the plan during an online town hall meeting. [More]
Evers sentenced again
Former baby sitter to serve 13 years for all charges
By Margie Wuebker
Tamara "Tammy" Evers, a St. Henry woman implicated in the 2008 death of an infant in her care, received a one-year reduction in her prison sentence Thursday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
The 48-year-old Evers was transported from the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville to Celina for re-sentencing in accordance with a ruling from the Third District Court of Appeals. [More]
Wildcats edge Indians during fourth quarter
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT RECOVERY - It's never dull when Minster's girls basketball team visits Fort Site Fieldhouse every other season for their Midwest Athletic Conference matchup against Fort Recovery.
It was a back-and-forth matchup for 32 minutes but Minster took the lead for good with 34 seconds left in the game and went on to defeat Fort Recovery 43-40 on Thursday night at Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on February 1st, 2013
James Carpenter
James Carpenter, 70, St. Marys, died Feb. 1, 2013, at his home.
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Alfons Stammen
Alfons J. Stammen, 97, North Star, died Jan. 31, 2013, at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
George Black
George N. Black, 80, Coldwater, died Jan. 30, 2013, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Mary Wellman
Mary Wellman, 88, Coldwater, died Jan. 31, 2013, at Briarwood Village.
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Marvin Kishler
Marvin Kishler, 91, St. Marys, died Jan. 31, 2013, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Voneta Quinter
Voneta "Susie" Quinter, 88, Celina, died Jan. 31, 2013, at Heritage Manor, Mins [More]
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Festival vendors moving by the lake
Celina's downtown will look different during this year's Celina's Lake Festival as all crafters and food vendors will set up near the lake.
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Kasich: JobsOhio challengers trying to hurt economy
COLUMBUS - Gov. John Kasich said opponents of his non-profit economic development agency known as JobsOhio who continue to challenge its constitutionality are deliberately trying to hurt the state's economy.
Businesses expanding, tax revenue up in villages
NEW KNOXVILLE - Three local mayors are optimistic about growth and accomplishments in the coming year.
The leaders recounted past accomplishments and shared plans during Thursday morning's annual State of the Villages Breakfast planned by the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce.
Insurance won't pay all storm costs
WAPAKONETA - Insurance coverage for storm damage at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds this summer came in just over half the estimated costs for repairs.
Drugs, stolen cash box found at home
A Celina man was arrested Thursday after Celina Police and the Grand Lake Task Force found a stolen cash box and marijuana and drug paraphernalia at his home.
2013 Ohio Fairs Queen crowned
ST. MARYS - Sarah Wilker, a 2012 graduate of Memorial High School, was crowned the 2013 Ohio Fairs Queen following competition in Columbus earlier this month. She is the first state fair queen from Auglaize County.
Celina extends winning streak to 12
Bulldogs blow the game open with dominant showing in third quarter
CELINA - Emily Bihn's career-high 18 points led the way during an efficient offensive performance by Celina's girls basketball team as the Bulldogs rolled to a 57-34 win over Shawnee on Thursday night at the Fieldhouse.
Tigers top Cavs with suffocating defense
COLDWATER - When a team shoots under 25 percent from the field, it is typically fortunate just to be in a game, much less to come out on top.
Such was the case, though, in Thursday's Midwest Athletic Conference matchup between the Versailles Tigers and the Coldwater Cavaliers.
New Knoxville remains a contender in MAC title race
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville took control in the first half and maintained a share of first place in the Midwest Athletic Conference with a 64-46 win over Parkway on Thursday night at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford.
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