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A combination of wind gusts of between 20 to 30 mph and relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent will create an elevated fire weather danger this afternoon into very early evening.
Take precautions if planning to do any outdoor burning today as conditions are favorable for fire spread.
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Monday, August 18th, 2014
Exhibit marks 40th Oktoberfest
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - A new exhibit commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Oktoberfest opens Sunday at the Minster Historical Society Museum.
The festival, which began Oct. 4-5, 1975, continues as a way for residents to celebrate their proud German heritage, according to museum curator Mary Oldiges. Thousands of people each year participate in the festivities, she added. [More]
Tackett holds on for title
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - After finishing fourth at last year's Lefeld Implement Classic, E.J. Tackett was ready to return.
Tackett dominated Sunday's round-robin rounds to head to the stepladder finals as the top seed and then captured his first Lefeld Classic title with a 221-193 win over Rhino Page in the final game at Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater. [More]
Obituaries on August 18th, 2014
James Andres
James W. Andres, 85, Celina, passed away Aug. 16, 2014, at his residence.
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Larry Lunz
Larry L. Lunz, 69, rural Wapakoneta, died at 12:09 a.m. Aug. 16, 2014, at his residence with his family at his side. [More]
Helen Shinabery
Helen Pauline Shinabery, 93, Rockford, died at 10:30 p.m. Aug. 16, 2014, at VanCrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. [More]
Bernice Dexter
Bernice Dexter, 95, Celina, died Aug. 16, 2014, at The Gardens at Celina.
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Gary Dingledine
Gary Dingledine, 55, St. Marys, died Aug. 17, 2014, at Lima Memorial Health Sys [More]
Erina Poplaski
Erina Poplaski, 96, Celina, passed away at 9:50 p.m. Aug. 15, 2014, at Vancrest Nursing Home, St. Marys. [More]
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4-H advisers will be parade grand marshals
MINSTER - Two longtime Minster Livestock 4-H Club advisers will serve as grand marshals for the 40th annual Oktoberfest Parade.
Don and Lois Baumer will ride near the front of the parade, which begins at 2 p.m. Oct. 5.
Steer, hay bales lost in barn fire
ST. HENRY - A steer perished and hundreds of hay bales were lost in a barn fire early this morning.
The new steel barn at 3222 Burkettsville-St. He
Survey: Minster parents happy with curriculum
Superintendent says Common Core will bring changes
MINSTER - A recently completed survey shows parents are overwhelmingly pleased with Minster Local Schools' curriculum, although changes with Common Core standards are on the horizon.
Cavaliers repeat as champions
2014 Cavalier Spikeoff Tournament
COLDWATER - The Coldwater volleyball team was 1-1 against backyard rival St. Henry in the Cavalier Spikeoff before play resumed Saturday.
The Cav
NetDogs share Schroeder title
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls tennis team tied Milton-Union for first place at the Schroeder Invitational on Saturday in Tipp City.
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