Saturday, July 1st, 2017
Celina has 13 vacant storefronts
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The destiny of Celina's downtown economy is in the hands of its merchants and property owners, mayor Jeff Hazel said this week while addressing Grand Lake Rotarians.
Earlier this week, the newspaper ran a story about the empty downtown storefronts. Hazel on Thursday confirmed there are currently 13 "open spots."
He attributed the spate of vacancies in part to a natural economic cycle. [More]
Obituaries on July 1st, 2017
Donald E. Geise Sr., age 84, Sidney, passed away of natural causes Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Wilson Health Hospital, in Sidney, Ohio. [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 1st, 2017
CELINA - More than 60 people, united by a common cause, gathered at Celina Middle School on Friday for a concert honoring a beloved educator and community member.
ST. HENRY - A collection of interesting antiques passed down from his grandfather has sparked in Alan May a passion for restoring the old into new.
His latest project, an 1885 Milburn No. 83 wagon, now is proudly displayed in his backyard.
St. Marys man charged with 10 counts
WAPAKONETA - The case against a St. Marys man accused of 10 counts of rape continued on Friday afternoon in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court with a ruling suppressing some of the evidence.