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Saturday, March 1st, 2014
100-year-old priest reflects on religion, life
By Doug Drexler
CARTHAGENA - The Rev. Leonard Kostka holds a century of wisdom but still has some questions.
He wonders why people fight to live longer when heaven offers a perfect existence. Ironically, he's still enjoying life - and sports - as he turns 100 today at St. Charles Center where he resides. [More]
Sullivan's shooting downs Celina, Elida holds off St. Marys to advance
Division II Boys Basketball Sectional
By Gary R. Rasberry
LIMA - Things went right for Celina in the first half against Bath. Solid passing and strong shooting had the Bulldogs up 27-24 at the half of the Division II sectional final.
Second half, Taren Sullivan found his shooting touch, hitting six three-pointers in the second half to lead Bath to a 66-51 comeback win at Lima Senior High School on Friday night. [More]
Obituaries on March 1st, 2014
Joan Heckman
Joan C. Heckman, 92, formerly of Minster, died at 3:15 p.m. Feb. 27, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Mary Niemeyer
Mary L. Niemeyer, 85, Wapakoneta, died at 5:10 p.m. Feb. 27, 2014, at her residence following a short illness. [More]
Bernice Rehmert
Bernice Rehmert, 74, Union City, passed away Feb. 26, 2014, at Reid Hospital, Richmond, Ind. [More]
Effie Smith
Effie E. "Tiny" Smith, 85, Fort Recovery, died Feb. 27, 2014, at Persimmon Ridge, Portland, Ind. [More]
William Snider
William N. Snider, 70, Mendon, passed away Feb. 27, 2014, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 1st, 2014
Mayor, former fire chief dies at 70
Mendon
MENDON - William N. Snider, mayor of Mendon and a 50-year member of the Mendon Fire Department, died Feb. 27 at the age of 70.
His widow, Caral Snider, remembers her husband as a man who was totally dedicated to his family and community, particularly the fire department.
Flyers hold off Indians, Cardinals fall in close game to Bearcats
Division IV Boys Basketball Sectional
COLDWATER - Fort Recovery Coach Brian Patch figured the best chance he had of beating Marion Local was to slow things down a little.
It almost worked.
Post wins twice to earn podium spot
State Wrestling
Coldwater's Justin Post assured himself a second trip to the podium with the chance to earn the highest finish in the history of the wrestling program after winning twice on Friday in the Division III state wrestling tournament in Columbus.
Cavs fall in semifinals
Division II State Boys Bowling
The Coldwater boys bowling team was one win away from making the championship match of the 2014 Division II state tournament, but Struthers came back to win the final three games of the best-of-five semifinals on Friday at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl.
Redskins advance in tournament
Division III Boys Basketball Sectional
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry pulled away in the second quarter with solid defense in capturing a Division III sectional title with a 51-37 win over Van Wert at Murotech Court in St. Marys on Friday night.
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