Monday, March 5th, 2018
Obituaries on March 5th, 2018
Orville "Orv" W. Borchers Jr., age 71, Versailles, passed away of natural cause [More]
Lois Kathryn Fox "Grandma Fox," age 97, of Celina, went to be with her Lord and [More]
Frederick A. "Fritz" Schulz, 87, of Celina, formerly of Ft. Wayne, passed away at 7:55 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Celina Manor. [More]
Magaret Geise, 85, Sidney, died on March 4, 2018, at Fairhaven Shelby County Ho [More]
Daniel J. "Dan" Kohler, 51, of Rockford, OH formerly of Botkins, died 3:32 a.m., Sat. March 3, 2018, at Mercer Co. Community Hospital, Coldwater, OH. [More]
Jack Naseman, 71, Saint Marys, died suddenly on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Saint Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. [More]
Mary Ann C. Bruns, 89, formerly of Coldwater, died on March 4, 2018, at her residence in Columbus. [More]
Ruth E. Sites, age 85, of Rockford passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 3, 2018 at her residence. [More]
Bruce Edward Saintignon, age 62, of Montezuma, passed away peacefully on Friday [More]
Craig A. Albright, 71, St. Marys, died at 12:23 a.m. March 5, 2018, at his resi [More]
Stories on March 5th, 2018
U.S. Rep. says retaliation against tariff threat could hurt farmers
PIQUA - President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum has prompted backlash from U.S. trading partners, and U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy, says any retaliation may affect agricultural exports.
Pets can live longer, happier lives, local veterinarians say
Old dogs may not be able to learn new tricks, but with proper care, they could live much longer, happier lives.
Area veterinarians are stressing the importance of owners' knowing their pets' changing needs as they enter their geriatric years.
CELINA - Lake Improvement Association members on Saturday set their goals for the year, including better collaboration with other groups and government agencies to improve Grand Lake's water quality. [More]
CELINA - Two Celina men were charged on Saturday after police officers recovered 34 grams of suspected methamphetamine, according to a news release from Celina Police Chief Tom Wale.
St. Marys places fifth; several bowlers earn All-Ohio honors
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater girls bowling team made a great charge to the championship match of the Division II girls state tournament, only to be stopped by Fairport Harding, giving the Cavaliers the runner-up trophy on Saturday at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl. [More]
Wildcats defeat Indians for third straight district title
WAPAKONETA - The Minster girls basketball team three-peated as Division IV district champions on Saturday night.
The fourth-ranked Wildcats did so with a 53-40 victory over the eighth-ranked Fort Recovery Indians in an All-Midwest Athletic Conference championship game at Wapakoneta High School.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boys' bowling team will participate in its first state tournament since 2008 after winning the Division I district title on Saturday at Star Lanes in Port Clinton.
Local pictures on March 5th, 2018