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Wednesday, December 14th, 2022
Officials: Change the way schools are funded
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - School officials urged taxpayers to demand their state legislators change the way schools are funded.
District treasurer Jenn McCoy at Tuesday night's regular meeting updated school board members on the district's finances. Last month, she presented a dismal five-year economic forecast projecting deficit spending beginning in fiscal year 2027. [More]
Officers spread Christmas cheer to families
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The magic of Christmas came early for 40 children and their families who took part in Shop with a Cop on Saturday at Celina Walmart.
The annual tradition finds children from hardscrabble families paired with local law enforcement officers or personnel, whom help them select toys and practical gifts. [More]
Sharpshooting showcase
Rable, Riders get going from three to beat Indians
By Colin Foster
ST. MARYS - Reese Rable made one 3-point attempt her last time on the court.
She quadrupled that number in the first quarter Tuesday night. 
The sharpshooter from St. Marys knocked down four first-quarter treys - and five in the contest - on her way to a game-high 17 points, leading her squad to a 44-21 victory over Fort Recovery. [More]
Obituaries on December 14th, 2022
Sheryl Clay
Sheryl Diane Clay, age 76, passed away at her home near Mendon on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. [More]
Debra Savage
Debra Kay Savage, age 64, of Sidney, Ohio and formerly of Celina passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 surrounded by her children. [More]
Jude Moeder
Jude Joseph Moeder died at 6:57 p.m. Dec. 10, 2022, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
James Bricker
James C. (Jim) Bricker, 76, formerly from Celina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at his home in Waynesville, OH. [More]
Rosemary Dalton
Rosemary R. Dalton, 84, of Celina, OH died 4:00 a.m. Monday December 5, 2022 at her residence. [More]
Local pictures on December 14th, 2022
Subscriber stories on December 14th, 2022
COVID, RSV and measles cases up
WAPAKONETA - Increases in influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases and a measles outbreak in Ohio were all hot topics during the Auglaize County Board of Health meeting on Tuesday.
St. Marys closer to selling Armory
ST. MARYS - City council members during their regular meeting on Monday approved an emergency resolution to authorize the Community Improvement Corporation to sell the former Ohio Army National Guard Armory building.
Wapak mayor sentenced
WAPAKONETA - After a change of plea to no contest in an OVI case Tuesday, interim Wapakoneta mayor Stephen Henderson will serve no jail time. He was given an 180-day suspended sentence on community control sanctions.
Village council OK extending raises to 7%
ST. HENRY - Village councilors on Monday night passed final reading of legislation extending raises averaging 7% to village employees.
Village Administrator Stanley Sutter said the raises were based on increases in the overall cost of living.
3 people injured in Monday crash
ST. MARYS TOWNSHIP - A three-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Route 66 and Koop Road left three people injured on Monday afternoon, with one person taken by Life Flight to a Toledo hospital.
Panthers roll past Tigers
ROCKFORD - Parkway girls basketball coach Dan Williamson was hoping that after a couple of sluggish outings, the Panthers would be able to put together an all-around game on Tuesday as Waynesfield-Goshen came to Panther Gymnasium.
Area Roundup
Celina boys beat Versailles
Compiled By Tom Haines
The Celina boys bowling team took a big lead in the first two games and held on for a 2,690-2,605 win over Versailles at Plaza Lanes on Tuesday.
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