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Saturday, May 17th, 2014
Harsh winter takes heavy toll on landscapes
Experts say pruning may help rejuvenate bushes
By William Kincaid
The brutally cold, snow-laden winter inflicted serious damage on plants, shrubs and trees, according to some area nursery and greenhouse employees.
Several floras and trees are struggling to flourish - and likely won't regain normal growth for years, they said. However proper care may spur them out of their climate-induced daze. [More]
Wenning gets last chance to compete
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - With a league title already in hand, Michaela Wenning got ready to compete, although she needed some extra help thanks to the cast on her foot.  
Wenning, who won four WBL events and was the Division II state champion in the high jump in 2013, had missed the entire season with a stress fracture. [More]
Cavs beat Redskins for share of MAC
By Lyle Kittle
COLDWATER - Any matchup between backyard rivals St. Henry and Coldwater will feature common characteristics: they'll be close, they will have an overflowing crowd, they will be unpredictable, and more often than not, those confrontations will also involve a battle for poll, playoff or Midwest Athletic Conference supremacy. [More]
Obituaries on May 17th, 2014
Fr. John Franck
Fr. John Franck, C.PP.S., 73, died May 15, 2014, in Los Angeles, Calif. He had been in failing health. [More]
Pauline Ayers
Pauline "Polly" Ayers, 82, Celina, died at 1:20 a.m. May 16, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Eugene Stein
Eugene L. Stein, 89, Spencerville, passed away in his sleep May 15, 2014, at Miller House, Celina. [More]
Local pictures on May 17th, 2014
Subscriber stories on May 17th, 2014
Theaters owners ponder costly switch from film to digital
CELINA - Local theater owners are contemplating the future of their businesses as the movie industry converts from film to digital format.
New releases in film format are getting rare, said Fred Schweitzer of Preferred Booking Service, which supplies movies to area theaters.
Area woman gets 20 years to life for shooting parents
Mother killed, father wounded in Van Wert incident
VAN WERT - An area woman on Friday was sentenced to a maximum of life in prison for the slaying of her mother and wounding of her father in November.
Marion Local graduation set for Sunday
MARIA STEIN - Seventy-five Marion Local High School seniors will receive diplomas Sunday during commencement exercises at 1 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
Carr drives Celina girls to title
Western Buckeye League Track and Field Championships: Day One
CELINA - Not even a busted nose would keep Bekah Carr from her appointed rounds.
The Celina junior won four events on Friday in helping the Bulldogs win their third straight Western Buckeye League girls track and field championship as the league meet concluded at the Celina High School Track.
Wildcats take home both team titles
Midwest Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships
COLDWATER - Next week is the start of tournament meets in track and field, a stressful time where an athlete have to finish in the top four in their event in order to continue on to the next week's meet. If they fail to reach the top four, their season is over.
Bulldogs beat Columbian to advance
Friday's Local Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina baseball team picked the perfect time to play its best game of the season.
The Bulldogs went on the road and took down Tiffin Columbian 6-3 Friday behind a complete-game five hitter from ace Kaleb Kuhn in Division II sectional play.
St. Henry's Paul named top player
All-MAC Baseball
St. Henry senior Jeff Paul was named Midwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year when the baseball coaches released their all-conference selections Friday.
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