Monday, December 2nd, 2013
Staff continues to help residents by focusing on programs
By Doug Drexler
CELINA - Finances remain clouded and issues unsettled a year after state auditors began investigating Sources Community Network Services.
And although the Celina-based organization has terminated the Home Weatherization Assistance Program for questionable practices, the staff at Sources continues to help residents by focusing on its four remaining programs. [More]
Cavs, Flyers punch tickets for Massillon
By Gary R. Rasberry
PIQUA - After a long scoring drive gave West Jefferson a first-quarter lead, Coldwater's football team needed a little time to shake it off and then the Cavaliers' quarterback shook up the Roughriders.
Brody Hoying ran for three touchdowns and threw for another score, and the Cavaliers' defense took control the rest of the way for a 35-10 win over the Roughriders in the Division V state semifinals at Alexander Stadium-Purk Field in Piqua. [More]
Obituaries on December 2nd, 2013
Marilyn E. Wenning, 65, Coldwater, died Nov. 30, 2013, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. [More]
John "Jack" C. Gilliland, 61, Bryan, formerly of Celina, passed away Nov. 28, 2013, at his residence. [More]
Alva L. Black, 72, Celina, died at 7:45 a.m. Nov. 29, 2013, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, following a brief illness. [More]
Wilma K. Agler, 95, Decatur, Ind., formerly of Van Wert, died at 5:40 a.m. Nov. 30, 2013, at Maplewood of Shane's Village, Rockford. [More]
Thomas L. Broerman, 61, Minster, died at 12:15 a.m. Nov. 30, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Robert J. "Bo" Wissman, 63, New Bremen, died Nov. 30, 2013, at 1:36 a.m. at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on December 2nd, 2013
Subscriber stories on December 2nd, 2013
CELINA - Country star Rodney Atkins will headline the 2014 Mercer County Fair, organizers revealed this morning.
Up-and-coming act The Swon Brothers - who finished third on the fourth season of NBC's "The Voice" - will open the show.
MONTEZUMA - Officials in the next few weeks will conduct the annual discharge of treated water from the Montezuma Club Island wastewater treatment plant into Beaver Creek.
Cavs, Flyers punch tickets for Massillon
WAPAKONETA - The Marion Local football team took a body blow early in their Division VII state semifinal showdown with Midwest Athletic Conference ri
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen's girls basketball team outscored Celina 21-8 in the fourth quarter to rally and post a 58-50 win over the Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon at the Fieldhouse.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater's girls and St. Henry's boys stayed unbeaten as the third week of West Ohio High School Bowling Conference action took place Saturday at Community Lanes in Minster.