Thursday, July 18th, 2013
Auglaize EMA creating a state-mandated plan to implement if animals escape
By Amy Kronenberger
ST. MARYS - When thinking of what would make a good pet, bears, alligators and lemurs usually don't come to mind, but in Auglaize County, exotic pets are not uncommon.
Auglaize County Emergency Management Agency Director Troy Anderson told rotarians during their meeting on Wednesday he was surprised to discover just how many residents had pets that were deemed "dangerous wild animals" by the state. [More]
Marysville company testing its latest technology in Grand Lake
By Nancy Allen
Algaeventure Systems Inc. of Marysville is testing its latest algae removal technology in Grand Lake.
Company officials set up equipment last week at the Celina Water Treatment Plant intake pipe at Main Street and West Bank Road. The solid, liquid separation filtering technology will be tested for a couple of weeks, company vice president David Coho said Monday. [More]
Obituaries on July 18th, 2013
Ruth D. Platfoot, 72, Coldwater, passed away July 17, 2013, at her home.
She [More]
Kimberly Ann LaCourse, 55, Dayton, passed away July 16, 2013, at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
Ted Shelby, 57, Mendon, died at 1 a.m. July 17, 2013, at the Laurels of Shane H [More]
William E. Goodwin, 82, Celina, passed away at 4:24 a.m. July 18, 2013, at his [More]
Mary Maroon, 85, died July 17, 2013.
Arrangements are pending at Hogenkamp Fu [More]
Debra K. Hague, 55, of St. Johns, died at 1:15 a.m. July 18, 2013, at St. Rita' [More]
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Former Beatle amazes fans with 38-song concert
INDIANAPOLIS - While performing at the Red Square in Russia a few years ago, the Russian defense minister informed Sir Paul McCartney that "Love Me Do" was the first record he ever bought.
CELINA - The 58th Miss Lake Festival Scholarship Pageant is Monday at Romer's at Westlake located on U.S. Route 127.
A preshow starts at 7 p.m. with the pageant beginning at 7:30.
Six contestants are competing in the Miss Lake Festival Outstanding Teen pageant. They will be judged on talent, evening wear, on-stage question, lifestyle and fitness and a private interview. The contestants also are required to select a platform.
The Miss Lake Festival Princess Camp is a mentoring program designed for young girls who have an interest in someday competing in future pageants and promoting community service.
Cavaliers unbeaten in the postseason
MINSTER - Tom Brunswick called it going to state "The right way."
Coldwater was assured of reaching the state ACME tournament by virtue of being th
The eight teams taking part in the 2013 state ACME tournament are no strangers to success on the diamond during the summer with three of the teams having combined for eight state titles since 2002.
CELINA - The Grand Lake Mariners are fighting for a Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League playoff berth and the Cincinnati Steam have their eyes set on a GLSCL regular-season championship.