Monday, October 7th, 2013
Officials planning alternative arrangements, visiting replacement sites
By Margie Wuebker
The continuing federal government shutdown is having an impact locally as area schools plan trips to the nation's capital.
Students at Minster Local Schools are scheduled to depart for Washington, D.C., on Oct. 20. Parents, school officials and representatives of Celina-based K & K Tours met last week to discuss the situation. [More]
By Mark Ruschau
DELPHOS - Despite the loss of two of their best players because of injuries, the number-one ranked team in Division VII, the Marion Local Flyers, used a strong running game and stout defense to defeat St. John's Blue Jays 28-14 in Midwest Athletic Conference football on Saturday night at Stadium Park. [More]
Obituaries on October 7th, 2013
Ruth E. Liening, 90, St. Henry, died Oct. 4, 2013, at Celina Manor.
She was b [More]
Norma Rutschilling Huelskamp, 91, died peacefully Oct. 6, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Israel B. Menuez, 40, Warren, formerly of Celina, died Oct. 1, 2013, at his res [More]
James F. "Fred" Critten, 94, formerly of St. Marys, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Oct. 4, 2013, at his residence in Lexington, Ky. [More]
Local pictures on October 7th, 2013
Subscriber stories on October 7th, 2013
Lake official says system one of many projects to help lake
MONTEZUMA - Hundreds of frogs jumped into the manmade wetlands near Prairie Creek on Saturday afternoon as people of all ages strolled the banks of the first treatment train project on Grand Lake.
CELINA - Governor's Cup Regatta organizers thanked Lake Improvement Association members Saturday for donating $20,000 to support the event.
Organiz
Celina graduate named Miami's interim head coach
Former Celina and Miami (OH) University football standout Mike Bath was named interim head coach of the RedHawks for the remainder of the 2013 season on Sunday afternoon after Don Treadwell was fired following a 21-9 loss to Central Michigan that dropped Miami to 0-5 on the season.
CELINA - Just four days away from an opportunity to clinch a second straight Western Buckeye League championship, Celina's girls soccer team took on Great Western Ohio Conference power Piqua in nonconference action at the Soccer Stadium.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Kalie Gardner and Brooke Sutter advanced to the Division II girls' tennis district tournament after finishing fourth in doubles at the UNOH sectional in Lima on Saturday.
VOLLEYBALL
DIVISION II
at Lima Senior
October 16
St. Marys (10-10) vs. Bath (8-9), 7 p.m.
October 17  
Celina (11-9) vs. Wapakoneta (7-11), 6:15 p.m.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - In the battle of offense versus defense, this time the guys with the record of moving the ball and putting up points won.
Ball State dismantled Virginia's previously stout defense, rolling to 29 first downs and 506 total yards in a 48-27 victory Saturday.