Obituaries: Friday, July 24th, 2015

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Obituaries on July 24th, 2015

Cyril Niekamp

Cyril F. Niekamp, 78, Montezuma, died on July 23, 2015, in Lima.

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Angus Pecoskie

Angus P. Pecoskie, 89, Sidney, Ohio, died on July 22, 2015, at his residence.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sidney. [More]

N. Louise Tingley

N. Louise Tingley, 97, Rockford, died at 5:15 a.m. July 18, 2015, at Hearth and Home assisted living facility, Van Wert. [More]

Stories on July 24th, 2015

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Lake festival visitors can take flight in balloon

CELINA - Organizers are looking to take the Celina Lake Festival to the next level this weekend with a new activity: tethered balloon rides.

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Schwieterman Pharmacies buys former Bob Evans site

CELINA - A new Schwieterman Pharmacies store will fill the former Bob Evans restaurant property along Grand Lake, according to the new owners.

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Six law enforcement agencies involved in chase at speeds up to 100 mph

WAPAKONETA - Officers from six local law enforcement agencies took part in a chase that hit speeds of up to 100 mph and ended when officers deployed stop sticks, Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon said in a news release.

State accepts comments on farm consolidation

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is accepting public comments on a draft permit to operate three existing family swine facilities as one farm.

Local families recognized at Mass

BOTKINS - Eleven area Catholic farm families were honored Thursday for working the same land for 100 years or more.

The families were recognized at

Steam take early lead, hold off Mariners

Compiled by Colin Foster

The Cincinnati Steam held a 3-0 lead the fourth inning and then thwarted a late rally attempt by the Grand Lake Mariners to hold on for a 3-2 victory.

Local pictures on July 24th, 2015

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