Saturday, April 18th, 2015
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - The police department's new body cameras have proven valuable after video recently exonerated an officer accused of threatening a resident, according to chief Tom Wale.
"I think they're (cameras) doing a good job," he said. "They are for the benefit of the public and officers, and I think they're doing what they're meant to do."
A resident last week lodged a complaint about the treatment he received from a police officer during an investigation, Wale said. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Chris Bihn has stepped down as head boys basketball coach at Celina High School after 10 seasons.
Bihn confirmed several social media reports late Friday evening, noting that he submitted his resignation earlier this week. The Celina board of education holds its monthly meeting on Monday. [More]
Obituaries on April 18th, 2015
Former Celina resident Glenda K. Ginter, 73, of Lake City, Mich., passed away at her home on April 14, 2015. [More]
Mary Baker Lee, age 71, died at 2:15 p.m., March 29, 2015 at Otterbein St.Marys, St.Marys, OH. [More]
Delores C. Brown, 90, St. Marys, died at 5 p.m. Jan. 31, 2015, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Local pictures on April 18th, 2015
Subscriber stories on April 18th, 2015
Blind county veteran renews his love of skiing thanks to special program
CARTHAGENA - Air Force veteran Joshua Mohr thought his downhill skiing days were over when he lost his vision in the mid-1990s.
But the 64-year-old
CELINA - The way Melody Donovan was pitching, Celina softball coach Nicole Driggs wasn't too worried about the lack of hits.
The Bulldogs' pitcher
Wildcats take advantage of chances, top Flyers 3-0
MARIA STEIN - The new upgrades to Marion Local's baseball field looked good underneath the sunshine on the day they dedicated the renovations in front of the fans who turned out in bunches.
Friday's Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina improved to 3-1 in Western Buckeye League boys' tennis action with a 3-2 win over Ottawa-Glandorf at the Booster Club Tennis Courts on Friday. The NetDogs improve to 5-2 overall on the season with the victory.