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Friday, September 16th, 2022
Curtain to come down on area dinner theater
By William Kincaid
ST. ANTHONY - Just like all good things, the St. Anthony Dinner Theater productions, which for many folks marked the start of the Christmas season, have come to an end.
Janie Timmerman, the founder and president of the nonprofit, faith-based organization, decided to cease the theatrical productions after a nearly 23-year-run that she said generated over $1.2 million in assistance to roughly 250 families. [More]
Still on top
Cardinals beat Cavaliers in match of MAC unbeatens
By Tom Haines
NEW BREMEN - After a strong third set win, New Bremen looked poised to close out the match. But Coldwater wasn't about to go gently into that good night.
The Cavaliers rallied late in the fourth to spark a frantic closing stretch, with the teams trading eight points before the Cardinals got two in a row to finish a 25-19, 24-26, 25-17, 28-26 victory in a Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball match at the Nest. [More]
Obituaries on September 16th, 2022
Robert Huelsman
A celebration of life for Robert Huelsman will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 18, [More]
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Renovation continues on Fort Recovery's Grand Ol' Opera House
Fort students decorate opera house with art
FORT RECOVERY - The assignment for Fort Recovery art students was simple: draw a picture of Fay Morvilius, an accomplished singer whose father bought the Morvilius Opera House in 1898.
District: Search for health HQ continues
CELINA - Mercer County Health District administrators are still searching for a new office to call home, board of health members learned at this week's regular meeting.
Chickasaw village offices to be relocated
CHICKASAW - Village offices will soon be relocated into a renovated building on State Route 716 next to the Chickasaw fire station, village councilors learned at this week's regular meeting.
Celina sweeps Elida
CELINA - Memories are wonderful motivation.
There was no doubt that Celina remembered that it was Elida that knocked it out of the Division II volleyball tournament at the district semifinal at Leispic last season.
Area Roundup
Panthers suffer first loss
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway had its 10-match season-opening win streak snapped in a battle with Versailles in Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball action at Panther Gymnasium on Thursday.
Band is 'home away from home'
CELINA - Celina High School Band members this school year seek to achieve musical excellence in all performances while strengthening bonds with one another through daily work and shared experiences, said director Chuck Sellars.
Build tradition, entertain audience
COLDWATER - Coldwater High School Band Director Dan Ruckman this school year looks to build on the district's tradition of excellence and to entertain audiences.
'Band students are best students'
FORT RECOVERY - To high school band director Reid Knuth, band students are the best students, period.
With 42 members in band, the teacher of seven
Band allows creativity, passion
MARION LOCAL - Marion Local High School Band Director Brad Spettel wants his students to become the best musicians possible this school year.
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Music unlocks parts of the brain
MINSTER - Minster High School Marching Band Director Jennifer Beair plans to do this year what she does every year: challenge students and put on an enjoyable show.
Band aims to connect with audience
NEW BREMEN - It'll be a Hard Day's Night in a galaxy far, far way at New Bremen High School.
Band director Rachel Wrobbel and assistant director Alexa Kemmann have big plans for the 42-member group this year.
Director's goal: Build confidence
For her first year as Parkway High School Band director, Maren Primm has her sights set on challenging her students, building their confidence and holding themselves accountable.
Goal: Make music and enjoy time
ST. HENRY - Now in her 21st year with St. Henry High School, band director Elisha Harting said her goals for students this year are simple: love making music and enjoy every second together.
Back to the basics
ST. MARYS - St. Marys High School band director Riley Robey said this year's band has a hefty amount of freshman, which means the 2022-2023 school year is all about getting back to basics.
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