Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
WSU branch to add facilities, considers adding degrees
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - These are exciting times as Wright State University-Lake Campus is looking to add more four-year programs and is getting ready to break ground on a multi-million dollar building project.
WSU President David R. Hopkins brought his annual report to Southwestern Auglaize County on Tuesday, drawing applause from nearly 50 school, community and business leaders in attendance who liked what they heard. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
It seems like all season it was Minster, New Bremen and St. Henry. No particular order. One ahead of the others at different points throughout the season.
It's appropriate that the three Midwest Athletic Conference teams will move on to the Division III boy's state meet for one more confrontation this year. [More]
Obituaries on October 31st, 2007
David A. Hein, 52, 2767 state Route 705, New Weston, died at 3:08 a.m. Oct. 31, [More]
Former Celina resident Freda A. Roettger, 93, of White Lake, Mich., died Oct. 28, 2007, at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, Mich. [More]
Local pictures on October 31st, 2007
Subscriber stories on October 31st, 2007
Mercer County elections officials are scrambling to make required improvements at polling locations throughout the county before Election Day next week.
The ethanol industry in Ohio is a powerful entity that is basically writing its own permits through the Ohio EPA, according to Lori Podhorsky, the managing director of the newly formed Protectors of Air and Water Sources (PAWS).
Area voters who want to cast ballots in the 5th Congressional District special primary election Tuesday will have to request a primary ballot separate from the general election ballot.
MENDON - The village might form its own park board to guide planned development of a new park on the former Parkway school property.
Creating a park board likely would help the community focus on a proposed $4 million park development plan, officials said.
NEW BREMEN - The number one house rule parents must establish is respect, according to Ray Guarendi, a clinical psychologist, author, public speaker and radio host, who also can add appearances with Oprah, Joan Rivers, 700 Club and CBS This Morning to his resume.
ST. MARYS - Dressing up on Halloween to mask your identity isn't always just a kid thing. Just ask some of the town's older residents.
Those who were there in 1983 say Aunt Lueezy looked amazing in the Halloween parade down Spring Street. In fact, some folks are still talking about it.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Just as on the Division I-A and I-AA level, local players are providing plenty of support for the smaller colleges in Divisions II and III.