Friday, July 10th, 2015
Losses for local farmers expected to range from 15 to 40 percent
By Shelley Grieshop
Record rainfall has damaged up to 40 percent of some area crops and created one of the worst growing seasons in local history.
"In my lifetime ... when it comes to water damage, this is one of the worst I've seen," said Coldwater area farmer Dusty Uhlenhake, who also sells products for Stewart Seeds. [More]
ACME Sectional Tournament
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Celina spotted Fort Recovery a run in the top of the first inning before scoring three runs in the bottom of the third to go in front. The Bulldogs then stayed ahead to pick up a 5-2 win in the loser's bracket final of the ACME District 4 Mercer County sectional at Veterans Field in Coldwater. [More]
Obituaries on July 10th, 2015
James L. Baltzell, 78, of Celina, Ohio, formerly of Rockford, Ohio, died at 5:5 [More]
Vernon E. Hilgefort, Age 84, Mary St., Fort Loramie (Newport) passed away of na [More]
Paul Christian Rempe, 84, of 2601 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Ohio, died 8:17 A.M. Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Robert L. Shockney, age 74, of Coldwater, died Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at St. R [More]
Jeane Spriggs, 88, of Celina, OH passed away at 7:55 A.M. on July 9, 2015 in St [More]
Local pictures on July 10th, 2015
Subscriber stories on July 10th, 2015
New superintendent may be named in coming weeks
CELINA - The intermediate school has a new principal.
Celina City Schools Board of Education following an executive session Thursday night hired Derek Wenning for the position. He currently is the assistant high school principal and will begin the new job Aug. 1.
WAPAKONETA - Rural road patrols in Auglaize County could be curtailed if a proposed sales tax levy is not renewed this year.
County commissioners o
COLDWATER - Two businesses - a new micro-brewery and an existing health care products manufacturer - are seeking county revolving loans to purchase equipment.
CELINA - A local Army veteran who served three tours in Iraq was honored Thursday night with a patriotic quilt.
Staff Sgt. Robbie Coleman, 30, who
AUGLAIZE COUNTY - An elderly New Knoxville woman whose disappearance Thursday prompted an extensive search in the area was found safe later that day at a store in Indiana.
MINSTER - With what felt like one never-ending inning, the Russia ACME team was well on its way to ending New Bremen's summer season in the Auglaize/Shelby County Sectional Tournament.