Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Spending can get crazy this time of year
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Although the holiday season is well underway, it's never too late to check gift lists and make a plan before shopping.
The National Retail Federation in October forecasted that winter holiday spending was expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% over 2023. That equates to between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in total holiday spending in November and December, compared to $955.6 billion during the same timeframe in 2023. [More]
Obituaries on December 11th, 2024
Ruth C. Wagner Schieltz age 98 formerly of Versailles and Currently of Greenville, Ohio died on Sunday morning December 1, 2024. [More]
Anthony "Tony" Ray Luthman, age 72, of Sharp Road, Sidney, passed away peaceful [More]
John Orville Jenkins, 77 of Troy and Celina, passed away 6:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. [More]
Gail D. Stump, 90, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. [More]
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Subscriber stories on December 11th, 2024
'We've been reactive instead of proactive'
CELINA - City officials at Monday night's special Celina City Council meeting were encouraged by former Celina firefighter and paramedic Corey Agler to be more proactive instead of reactive in tackling issues and projects.
CELINA - A Fort Re-covery manufacturer will soon expand its operations on State Route 119 with the construction of a new production facility.
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Celina, St. Marys each win in a WBL bowling matchup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Battle of Grand Lake Week got underway Tuesday night as St. Marys traveled to Plaza Lanes to face Celina in a Western Buckeye League bowling match.
Divisions IV and V All-Ohio Football
Ontario quarterback Bodpegn Miller and Indian Valley running back Grady Kinsey shared Offensive Player of the Year honors in Division IV as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association released its All-Ohio honors for Divisions IV and V on Tuesday.