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Friday, November 7th, 2014
Overman retiring
By Kathy Thompson
NEW BREMEN - The board of education on Wednesday night accepted the resignation of superintendent Howard Overman.
Overman, whose last day is June 30, has served as superintendent of New Bremen Local Schools since January 2012. He spent 35 years in education, including 20 years with the district. [More]
Sipe named Rockford Citizen of the Year
Fifth generation Funeral Home named business of the year
By Kathy Thompson
ROCKFORD - Ryan Sipe got teary-eyed as he viewed a slide show depicting how much time and energy he has dedicated to Shanes Park.
The Rockford Chamber of Commerce at their annual banquet on Thursday night rewarded Sipe for his efforts by naming him Citizen of the Year for 2014. [More]
Obituaries on November 7th, 2014
Frank McKirnan
Frank D. McKirnan, 58, Celina, died on the evening of Nov. 4, 2014, at The Ohio State University Medical Center. [More]
Jeanette Nolte
Jeanette Anna Nolte, 71, Botkins, died Nov. 6, 2014, at her daughter's home in [More]
Mary Horton
Mary Horton, 70, St. Marys, died Nov. 6, 2014, at her residence.
Arrangements [More]
Mary Taylor
Mary Lee Taylor, 88, most recently of Minster, died at 5:02 p.m. Nov. 5, 2014, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Ted Turner
Ted Turner, 61, St. Marys, passed away at 9 a.m. Nov. 6, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, after a short battle with cancer. [More]
Local pictures on November 7th, 2014
Subscriber stories on November 7th, 2014
Celina fire funds request is highest
CELINA - The fire department is requesting more than $500,000 for capital purchases next year - the highest amount sought by a city department.
Celina Fire Chief Doug Wolters is seeking $508,245 for proposed expenses, including an estimated $365,000 to replace a rescue truck.
Farmers turn out for program in Celina
CELINA - Farmers should start evaluating their farm operations before deciding which commodity support program in the new farm bill fits their needs.
Minster hires new police chief
MINSTER - The village will soon have a new police chief.
Minster Village administrator Don Harrod this morning confirmed that David Friend - the former police chief for Amelia, east of Cincinnati - accepted an offer for the job.
A closer look at first weekend of prep playoffs
Friday Football Fix
With the Ohio High School Athletic Association playoffs kicking off today, it's time to unveil a new weekly piece: Friday Football Fix.
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MAC champion Flyers awarded top honors
2014 All-Midwest Athletic Conference Football Team
Conference champion Marion Local swept the top player honors as the Midwest Athletic Conference coaches selected their all-conference football teams on Wednesday.
Gilmour beats Versailles in three, advances to final
Division III State Volleyball Tournament
Compiled by Colin Foster
Versailles was defeated by Gates Mills Gilmour Academy in three sets - 25-20, 25-19 and 25-22 - in the Division III state volleyball semifinal on Thursday at Wright State University's Ervin J. Nutter Center.
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