Saturday, June 29th, 2013
Girls Club still getting together after 70 plus years
By Margie Wuebker
Their steps have slowed, their joints now creak and their hair has turned gray or silver, but the girls wouldn't think about canceling monthly gatherings.
"We've been doing things together since school days ... why on earth would we want to stop after only 70-plus years?" Norma Shaffer said with a broad smile. [More]
Obituaries on June 29th, 2013
Michelle R. Bruns, 36, Maria Stein, died at 5:39 p.m. June 27, 2013, as the result of an automobile accident west of Celina. [More]
Connie J. Kelbel, 64, St. Marys, died at 4:10 p.m. June 27, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Roger D. Oglesbee, 66, formerly of Van Wert, died at 12:15 a.m. June 28, 2013, at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert. [More]
Violet I. LaBrun, 92, Chattanooga, died June 27, 2013, at Woodcrest of Decatur, Ind. [More]
Marguerite C. Baker, 100, formerly of Celina, died at 9:15 p.m. June 27, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on June 29th, 2013
Subscriber stories on June 29th, 2013
Current version now only applies to manmade fertilizer
Legislation was introduced this week that would give the state new powers to curb runoff of commercial fertilizer from farms feeding toxic algae blooms in Ohio waterways.
COLDWATER - Mercer Health's interim chief executive officer Lisa Klenke was permanently hired for the position this week.
The board of governors also promoted chief financial officer George Boyles to the position of senior vice president and CFO of the organization.
ST. MARYS - Midwest Electric CEO Rick Gerdeman says he wasn't surprised when earlier this week President Barack Obama announced he's seeking regulations on carbon dioxide emitted by existing power plants.
MINSTER - Shawnee broke its game with Minster wide open with a seven-run sixth inning en route to a 15-4 win in the final tune-up for both teams before the start of the ACME baseball postseason this weekend.
Friday's Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A strong pitching performance from Shawn Rose could not equal a win for the Celina ACME baseball team as Kodi Morgan won the pitching duel for Wapakoneta as the Redskins posted a 2-0 win on Friday night at Wapakoneta High School.