Friday, January 10th, 2014
Fort Recovery district uses E-Days instead of make-up days
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - The brick-and-mortar school was closed three days this week due to snow but students continued learning via online instruction.
All five state-allotted calamity days were used by Fort Recovery schools prior to Monday. Instead of extending the school calendar by three days, officials initiated E-Days on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Superintendent Shelly Vaughn said each E-Day is considered by the state to be a full day of instruction. [More]
By Ryan Hines
ROCKFORD - Lynn Hughes couldn't remember the last time that Parkway's girls basketball team won a game in the Midwest Athletic Conference; however, it's safe to assume that Thursday's win over Fort Recovery won't soon be forgotten.
Hughes' Panthers shot 53 percent from the field and held off a late Indians' rally en route to a 58-54 win over Fort Recovery to snap a 32-game losing streak in the MAC. [More]
Obituaries on January 10th, 2014
Ida Bernice Bollenbacher Fahncke, 100, formerly of Celina, died Jan. 2, 2014, in Williamsburg, Va. [More]
Eric J. Hopkins, 43, Hilliard, passed away Jan. 7, 2014.
He was a loving son, [More]
Thelma Fannon, 97, St. Marys, died Jan. 9, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home, [More]
Local pictures on January 10th, 2014
Subscriber stories on January 10th, 2014
Auglaize County has already used same amount of road salt it applied year prior
Auglaize County crews this winter already have used the same amount of road salt distributed during the entire 2012-2013 season.
County engineer Do
CELINA - The results of income surveys mailed to some East Jefferson Township residents could help secure a $500,000 grant to replace aging waterlines and prevent a big hike in water rates.
CELINA - Downtown businesses hope a little red and white will shake away the winter blues.
Downtown Merchants Association members plan to bring peo
CELINA - A proposed tile replacement project along state Route 29 north of Menchhofer Woods will be discussed at a public hearing March 13.
Mercer
COLDWATER ­- Mercer Health Board of Governors on Wednesday night approved 2.25 percent raises for non-licensed support staff such as clerical, maintenance and nutrition services employees.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County has not issued snow level emergencies for many years and won't start anytime soon, according to Sheriff Al Solomon.
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Sharp shooting leads New Knoxville past Marion Local
MARIA STEIN - Never one to mince words, Marion Local girls basketball coach Treva Fortkamp said her team received - in her own colorful way - a good butt-kicking from the New Knoxville Rangers.
NEW BREMEN - Coldwater's girls basketball team used a combination of an intense pressing defense and tough play in the paint to fuel a 13-1 run late
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster's girls basketball team jumped in front early and never looked back as the Wildcats improved to 3-1 in Midwest Athletic Conference action with a 46-37 win over St. John's on Thursday night at Arnzen Gymnasium.