Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
Catering, hosting events in the plans
By William Kincaid
CELINA - After 26 years, over 220,000 gallons of marinara and countless heaps of lasagna and pasta, Bella's Italian Grille will call it a day as a restaurant on Nov. 30.
However, owners Julie and Tony Fleck will operate the restaurant as an event space and continue on with their catering service through a partnership with Bruns Construction Enterprise (BCE). [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
After an injury curtailed her junior season of volleyball, Chloe Ronnebaum put in the work to get ready for her senior season on the Marion Local volleyball team.
The hard work paid off as Ronnebaum had a fine season for the Flyers and earned herself a ticket to continue her education and volleyball career at Bluffton University. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
Ava Ranly found the perfect college: one that will allow her to prepare for her career and give her a chance to continue to compete.
The Marion Local senior will attend Northern Kentucky University next year and compete on its track and field team, giving the NCAA Division I Norse a talented high jumper and relay specialist. [More]
Obituaries on November 13th, 2024
Fr. William Miller, C.PP.S., 88, died on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in the infirmary at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, where he made his home. [More]
Gary H. Kersten (Kert), age 78, of St. Marys Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at The Ohio State University, James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, OH. [More]
Timothy "Tim" Jay Hagar, age 62 of Celina, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 from complications of cancer at his residence in Celina. [More]
Donald E. Wood, 85, formerly of Fort Recovery, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion, Indiana. [More]
John Orville Jenkins, 77, Celina and Troy, died at 6:25 p.m. Nov. 11, 2024.
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New city building an innovation hub
ST. MARYS - City councilors on Monday held their first regular meeting in the new St. Marys Municipal Building, which took nearly two years to construct.
Visit comes in the wake of remarks
CELINA - Marshallese citizens are more than welcome to settle in Celina, mayor Jeff Hazel told Charles R. Paul, Republic of the Marshall Islands Ambassador to the United States, during a Tuesday afternoon meeting.
MENDON - Village councilors on Tuesday took no action on a resident's request for a variance to open a gun shop in his home but heard the outline of an updated agreement that further defines variance stipulations to protect his neighbors.
ST. HENRY - Village council members at this week's regular meeting gave first reading to legislation aimed at securing the town's financial and legal framework for the upcoming year.
ST. MARYS - The city will soon initiate the third phase of the toter rollout.
Customers within the city limits whose refuse pick up is on Thursday will receive their toters beginning on Dec. 2, according to a city news release.
All-Ohio Soccer
The Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association announced its All-Ohio teams. This season, players were honored on one team rather than splitting between first and second teams and honorable mention.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone!
We are having unbelievable fall weather this year.
Now, let me explain why I say that. I have a boat and I don't have time to hunt. So, the longer it stays warm and the lake doesn't freeze, the longer I can keep my boat out and keep fishing.
2024 Division VI State Volleyball Champions
Roster:
#  Name  Pos.  Ht.  Gr.
1/20  Campbell Etzler  L/OH  5-5  9
4  Mia Knapke  S  5-8  11
6  Morgan Blasingame  M  5-11  12
7  Keira Knapke  OH  5-9  11
8  Jaym