Saturday, April 12th, 2014
Libraries branching out to draw in larger audiences
By William Kincaid
Libraries today are more than mere book depositories.
For those who still think of them exclusively as stodgy places of quietude and study - the domain of bookworms and eggheads - a visit to one of the many area branches may be in order. All locations are celebrating National Library Week starting Monday. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Even in splitting their team, the Celina track team has the depth to dominate.
The Bulldogs' veterans, labeled Celina Green, swept the team titles at the Celina Walt Shreffler Relays on Friday at the Varsity Track.
Celina topped a league rival and a county rival in the standings. The Green boys won with 96 points with St. Marys second at 51 and Coldwater third at 48. Waynesfield-Goshen was fourth with 38 with the younger Celina White team scoring 25 and Parkway 11. [More]
Obituaries on April 12th, 2014
Mary Jane Larger, 65, Sidney, passed away at 2:55 a.m. April 11, 2014, at Dorothy Love Retirement Community. [More]
Dennis F. Winner, 72, New Weston, died at 12:30 p.m. April 10, 2014, at Miami Hospital, Dayton, after being ill for 2 1/2 weeks. [More]
Cynthia Jan Vogan, 60, Celina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 10, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Collette S. Weaver, 60, New Bremen, passed away April 11, 2014, in Greenville. [More]
Cleo E. Wells, 85, Van Wert, died at 3 p.m. April 11, 2014, at Vancrest of Van Wert. [More]
Local pictures on April 12th, 2014
Subscriber stories on April 12th, 2014
Minster
MINSTER - A police officer terminated from his job in January has filed a appeal seeking reinstatement and backpay.
The village of Minster and all its council members are named in the action filed April 2 in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court. The appeal does not seek monetary damages.
ST. MARYS - A Florida man faces up to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty this week to stabbing to death a local farmer more than 32 years ago.
CELINA - It wasn't the best effort from the Celina baseball team by any means.
The homestanding Bulldogs' pitching, though, was rock solid as usual.
Friday's Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
The Coldwater baseball team had a big game on the big stage Friday night at Fifth-Third Field in Dayton.