Monday, June 24th, 2019
Facility can host up to 114
By Tom Stankard
FORT RECOVERY - Residents gathered under sunny skies Sunday afternoon to get their first look at the Cooper Brothers Community Pavilion.
"We were envious of other communities that had a facility like this," mayor Dave Kaup told the more than 50 people at the dedication. "What we've done here is raise the bar to a new level."
Former mayor Roger Broerman said he saw the need for the pavilion in Community Park and had discussed the project for many years. [More]
Obituaries on June 24th, 2019
Donald "Herbie" L. Heidt, of rural St. Marys Twp., OH died 9:00 p.m. Saturday June 22, 2019 at his residence. [More]
Clara E. Schroeder, 100, of Leipsic died 11:05 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2019 at The Meadows of Kalida. [More]
Mary Aileen Kochert, age 87, of Gautier, MS., and formerly of Celina, Ohio, pas [More]
Ernest "Ernie" Reuben Sutter, age 77, of Little Elm, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2019. [More]
Wilfred C. Prenger, 87, of Sidney (formerly of Minster and Avon Park, Florida) [More]
Nancy L. Broering, age 75 of St. Henry, died on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio. [More]
Evelyn Teague, 84, of St.Marys, OH died 4:42 p.m. Monday June 3, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
David E. Donnerberg, 84, of Celina, OH died 9:20 a.m. Wednesday June 19, 2019 in Celina, OH. [More]
Annabelle Houser, age 73 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on June 24th, 2019
Subscriber stories on June 24th, 2019
NEW BREMEN - The time is now or never, Katie Paulus said.
Paulus, a New Bremen native and sophomore at the The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, has returned home for the summer to start a group she's dreamed of leading but feared could create a backlash.
CELINA - Celina native and former Miss Ohio Ellen Bryan hopes her new book, which combines her personal stories with life lessons, will help readers see everyone "is a beautiful work in progress."
At a young age, Bryan dreamt of becoming a star TV host and pretended to host her own shows.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Swimmers from around the area converged on Bryson Pool in Celina on Saturday to compete in the annual Celina Pentathlon.
CELINA - The weekend proved to be a good one for the bats of both Grand Lake and Xenia in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League play.
On Saturday, Xenia led 10-2 after 3 1/2 innings, only to have the Mariners rally back in the fourth and fifth innings to take the lead and hold on for a 13-10 win.
Parkway's Kyle Roth made it two straight victories in the Mercer Health 5K Challenge by winning the Country Fest 5K on Saturday in Maria Stein.
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