Saturday, October 26th, 2019
By Tom Stankard
Local lawmakers and school district officials oppose a state senate bill that would ban school districts from starting classes before 8:30 a.m.
State Sen. Sandra Williams, D-Cleveland, introduced Senate Bill 218 last week. Area senators Matt Huffman, R-Lima, and Robert McColley, R-Napoleon, oppose her proposal. [More]
Mistakes cost Celina in another loss to St. Marys
By Colin Foster
CELINA - St. Marys and Celina were close statistically Friday night.
The annual Battle of Grand Lake was far from close on the scoreboard, however.
The Roughriders likely punched a fourth consecutive ticket to the playoffs with a fourth straight victory over Celina, winning 35-6 at Celina Stadium. St. Marys improved to 66-29-6 all-time in the Battle of Grand Lake. [More]
Obituaries on October 26th, 2019
Martha J. Axe, 96, of Saint Marys, died 10:07 P.M. Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Grande Lake Health Center, Saint Marys. [More]
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Barbara Fenwick (Bowen) on Oct [More]
Nicholas A. Puthoff, age 72 of St. Henry, died on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Roberta Kay Crouch, 61, Celina, died on Oct. 24, 2019, at her home in Celina.
Private family services will be held. [More]
Harold L. Willmann, age 94, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died October 25, 2019 at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry, OH. [More]
Martha Keller Dock Patriarca, 84, former area resident, died on Oct. 24, 2019, [More]
Local pictures on October 26th, 2019
Subscriber stories on October 26th, 2019
CELINA - In the REC tech area of the new Tri Star Career Compact 2.0 facility sit industrial robots like those found at Celina Aluminum Precision Technology Inc., Setex and Honda's Anna engine plant.
Decision 2019
CELINA - One man will be left out in the cold in a four-way race for Celina City Council's three at-large seats up for grabs in the Nov. 5 general election.
Decision 2019
BUTLER TOWNSHIP- Two candidates are vying for a Butler Township trustee seat on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
Rick Moorman has decided to challenge 20-year incumbent Fred Kahlig.
Public open house, meeting set in Greenville
GREENVILLE - The Ohio Department of Agriculture will host a public meeting on Tuesday concerning a 4 million layer hen operation proposed near Rossburg in Darke County.
FORT RECOVERY- Ignited by a big play defense, Marion Local rolled to a 36-7 victory over Fort Recovery Friday night at Barrenbrugge Park.
The Flyer
COLDWATER - The first quarter of Friday's Backyard Battle between St. Henry and Coldwater had the makings of an offensive shootout with the teams tied at 14-all with four minutes remaining in the quarter.
MINSTER - Big plays were the theme of the night in the Minster Wildcats' 42-20 victory over the Versailles Tigers. Minster's first five scoring plays averaged over 53 yards in length as the Wildcats repeatedly opened large holes for quarterback Jacob Niemeyer or his receivers to run through.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
Nolan Bornhorst passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two more to help New Bremen reach the seven-win mark for the first time since 2004 in a 41-13 win over Delphos St. John's at Stadium Park in Delphos.