Saturday, April 19th, 2014
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - Stephanie Stammen sits relaxed in her chair in the county's dispatch center Wednesday evening. Her eyes are fixated on maps and computers as she monitors radio traffic and ringing phones.
When she is alerted to a 911 call, her body tenses but she calmly answers. She knows any call could be a matter of life or death for the person on the other end. [More]
Last Curtain Call
By Robb Hemmelgarn
The late Jim Hoess had a vision in the mid-1960s that within a few years developed into one of the premier early-season track and field happenings in Ohio.
Mention the "Spectacular" to former track athletes and coaches and be ready for the flood [More]
Local pictures on April 19th, 2014
Subscriber stories on April 19th, 2014
Mercer Health program broadens teens' horizons about hospital field
COLDWATER - Most freshmen gathered in the hospital did not have any ideas about medical careers, but Lydia Wendel knew what interested her.
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Fort Recovery sophomore throws five-hitter
FORT RECOVERY - Jackson Hobbs was a dual threat Friday night against Franklin Monroe.
The Fort Recovery sophomore pitched a complete game and finished 3-for-3 at the plate with two RBI in a 10-1 victory over Franklin Monroe.
FORT RECOVERY - Despite having a solid day hitting the ball, Fort Recovery's softball team struggled with errors as a solid Franklin Monroe team improved to 5-1 with a 13-3 win over the Indians on Friday afternoon at the Fort Recovery Middle School. The Indians drop to 0-6 with the loss.
Three local runners will compete in the 2014 Boston Marathon on Monday.
Coldwater's Zach Muhlenkamp, 21, and Minster sisters Lei, 23, and Averie Bornhorst, 21, will participate in the event one year after the bombings took place.
Friday's Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys scored 10 runs in the bottom of the fourth as Nathan Wilker and Marshall Lininger combined on a one-hitter as St. Marys improved to 9-1 with a 15-0 win over Lima Senior in five innings on Friday afternoon at K.C. Geiger Park.