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Friday, February 14th, 2020
Language of love remains the same for young, old alike
By Leslie Gartrell
Gene Steiner was not a fan of blind dates.
At 20 years old in 1950, he was working in Toledo and would visit Celina since his father was employed at New Idea. His friend, Carl, invited him to a Celina football game against Kenton and asked if he'd ever been on a blind date. Steiner replied that he hadn't and had no intention of ever doing so. [More]
'Something special'
Indians win 1st MAC girls hoops title since 1990-91
By Colin Foster
FORT RECOVERY - In 1991, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls were just beginning their NBA dynasty, "60 Minutes," "Roseanne" and "Cheers" ruled the television world, "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" was the hottest movie at the box office and the Fort Recovery girls basketball program won the Midwest Athletic Conference championship. [More]
Obituaries on February 14th, 2020
Susan Pyles
Susan Marie Pyles, of Celina, died peacefully on February 12th, 2020 at Hospice of Cincinnati. [More]
Mary Droesch
Mary B. Droesch age 85 of Chickasaw, Ohio passed away at 5:08 AM on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Betty Myers
Betty Jean Myers, age 86 of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at her residence. [More]
Evonne Stechschulte
On February 13, 2020, Evonne G. Stechschulte passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home. [More]
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Subscriber stories on February 14th, 2020
High court hearing case
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a local lawsuit claiming elements of a protection order issued in Mercer County Common Pleas Court constitute unconstitutional prior restraint of speech.
Farmer reports self for manure pollution
CELINA - A valid pollution complaint turned into an educational opportunity during the Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday morning.
Elections board settles on salary, not hourly pay for directors
CELINA - Elections officials may have finally put to rest the recurrent issue of how best to pay their directors, moving on Thursday to continue to pay by salary rather than at an hourly rate.
Flyers claim MAC share
COLDWATER - Overtime. Marion Local has been there and done that.
Thursday night at the Palace in Coldwater, the Flyers clinched a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference title with a 53-51 overtime victory over the Cavaliers.
'D' lifts Riders past Dogs
CELINA - Celina was ready to make a move to get back into Thursday's girls basketball regular season finale with rival St. Marys.
And the Roughriders were quick to respond.
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Wildcats beat Redskins in finale
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster bounced back from Tuesday's overtime loss by wrapping up the regular season with a 72-39 victory over St. Henry in MAC girls basketball action for their 17th win of the season.
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