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Tuesday, August 9th, 2022
Area steer sets state record
Auglaize County grand champion sells for $225,000
By William Kincaid
COLUMBUS - An Auglaize County teen and her steer named Cruiser shattered a record at the Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions livestock auction on Sunday afternoon at the WCOL Celeste Center.
Ryleigh Egbert's Grand Champion Market Beef went for $225,000, smashing the previous record of $140,000 set in 2011. In fact, the whopping sale amount for Cruiser represents the highest bid on any animal ever since the Sale of Champions began in 1968, according to the Ohio State Fair. [More]
Talent to spare
Minster, Coldwater hosting pro bowling action this week
By Gary R. Rasberry
Football season is close to getting underway, but for this week, bowling rules in the Grand Lake area as Minster and Coldwater host events for the Professional Bowlers Association.
Minster gets the first shot at action on the lanes with the PBA Central Region Kremer Roofing Classic that begins today and wraps up Thursday at Community Lanes. [More]
Obituaries on August 9th, 2022
Michael Baucher
Michael L. Baucher, age 68, of Celina, passed away on August 8, 2022 at his residence in rural Celina. [More]
Linda Morris
Linda Gale Morris, 66, of Wapakoneta, OH died 1:52 p.m. Friday August 5, 2022 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. [More]
Local pictures on August 9th, 2022
Subscriber stories on August 9th, 2022
City OKs $2M loan for electric facility
CELINA - A new $2 million electric distribution facility will be financed through a low interest loan program.
City council members at Monday night
St. Marys approve financing for building
ST. MARYS - City council members during their regular Monday meeting approved an ordinance to borrow $12 million for the new city municipal building.
The ordinance was approved after three readings and a public hearing held shortly before the regular meeting.
Man killed after thrown from motorcycle
AUGLAIZE COUNTY - A 31-year-old man was killed Saturday after being thrown from a motorcycle on State Route 385, east of New Hampshire.
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Council hears ordinance to reconstruct streets
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday heard first reading of a resolution authorizing an application to Ohio Public Works Commission for funds to reconstruct Plum and Park streets and Eastmoor Drive.
School board wants input on building project
MARIA STEIN -- Gaining community input on a possible building project and addressing staffing issues as district enrollment continues to grow are among the goals for the upcoming school year outlined by Superintendent Mike Pohlman at Monday night's Marion Local school board meeting.
Community members discuss cameras in center
ST. HENRY - A group of about 10 community members attended Monday's board of education meeting to discuss installing cameras at the St. Henry Community Center.
Coldwater council hears ordinance about garbage
COLDWATER- Village council members at Monday's regular meeting gave second reading of an ordinance to crack down on people putting non-licensed items on public right-of-ways.
Area Roundup
Bulldogs second on tiebreaker in kickoff
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls golf team opened its season with a strong showing at the Lincolnview Invitational at Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert.
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