Thousands came to Gordon State Park in the Roaring 20s
By William Kincaid
CELINA - In the early 20th century, Gordon State Park drew revelers from far and near to the northeastern shoreline of Grand Lake with its thrilling rides, massive dance hall and other glitzy attractions.
The 13-acre amusement park built in 1924 near what is now the Villa Nova housing subdivision outside St. Marys operated for nine glorious years until the Depression and a string of calamities brought about its demise. [More]
For a week in August, Mercer and Auglaize County will become a hotbed for professional bowling.
The Professional Bowlers Association Central Region tour hits the Grand Lake area starting today as Minster's Community Lanes hosts the Kremer Roofing Central Classic today through Thursday, with most of the bowlers then making the short trek to Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater for the Bowlerstore.com Central Classic Friday through Sunday. [More]
FORT RECOVERY- Village councilors on Monday approved resolutions establishing accounts for incoming grant money to be used for an upcoming water tower project.
CELINA- A Wapakoneta man was arrested in Celina on Friday after allegedly assaulting his mother and stabbing another person, first with a spoon and then a fork.
