Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013
By Amy Kronenberger
CELINA - Long-term finances look good for Celina City Schools if a future levy is renewed.
School treasurer Mick Davis on Monday presented the five-year forecast including data about a levy that expires in 2016. He said a small increase in revenue and money saved by about 20 staff retirements last school year improved the outlook. [More]
Cavaliers' volleyball team paying tribute to bus driver with leukemia
By Gary R. Rasberry
MIDDLE POINT - Team unity in volleyball is usually visible through matching hair ribbons, colorful socks or headbands.
Coldwater's volleyball team is taking the wearing of their headbands a step further, keeping the man who has driven them all over creation for matches the last few years in the driver's seat of their thoughts. [More]
Obituaries on October 22nd, 2013
Rosemary T. Deitsch, 75, Rockford, passed away at 2 p.m. Oct. 20, 2013, at Colonial Nursing Center, Rockford, where she had been a patient. [More]
Zachary T. "Turkey" Eilerman, 22, Fort Loramie, passed away of apparent natural [More]
Jerry L. Knoth, 77, Yellow Springs, passed away Oct. 20, 2013, at his home.
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Waneta M. Petersimes-Wolfe, 93, St. Marys, died at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 2013, at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home, Wapakoneta. [More]
   Aloys S. "Junior" Sommer, 80, New Bremen, died at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 21, 2013 at [More]
Donna J. Walls, 87, Celina, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2013, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on October 22nd, 2013
Subscriber stories on October 22nd, 2013
Additional funds will be recouped when residents pay bills
ST. MARYS - Council members on Monday will consider $1 million in supplemental appropriations to cover unexpected utility costs related to usage by residents.
Residence will be torn down to improve traffic safety
FORT RECOVERY - Village council members Monday night authorized the purchase of a vacant home abutting state Route 49 that has obscured drivers' vision for years.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident at the Mercer County Fairgrounds Monday afternoon.
Deputies responded to a 2:29 p.m
CELINA - Police are investigating several vehicle break-ins that have led to stolen items and joyrides by thieves.
Interim police chief Cal Freeman
Farm program payments already held up due to the partial, 16-day government shutdown are being further delayed by a computer software issue.
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Only two weeks remain in the high school football regular season and more teams fell out of playoff contention after last week's results, either due to losses of their own or because of factors beyond their control.
All-Midwest Athletic Conference Volleyball
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local's Gina Kramer was named the Midwest Athletic Conference's Volleyball Player of the Year after leading the Flyers to a second straight MAC championship.
All-Western Buckeye League Girls Soccer
Compiled by Ryan Hines
Celina's Cal Freeman was named the Western Buckeye League's girls soccer Coach of the Year after guiding the Bulldogs to back-to-back league championships.