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* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
By Pat Royse
In spite of some obvious benefits, if parents don't set boundaries on young people's use of electronic gadgets, we may be in trouble, local counselor Aaron Kuhn told parents Monday night.
He was at the Celina High Academic Motivational Promoters (CHAMP) meeting to discuss how the technology of today affects young people. [More]
By Ryan Hines
MARIA STEIN - Celina girls basketball head coach Brian Stetler summed up Tuesday's game against Marion Local in one word: Perseverance.
It took perseverance for Celina to win its 10th straight game as the Bulldogs overcame a horrible start and turnover problems all night long before escaping The Hangar with a 39-34 victory over the Flyers. [More]
Obituaries on January 16th, 2008
Mary R. Bensman, 96, formerly of Celina, died at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 15, 2008, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
St. Marys native Paul R. Chilcoat, 50, died Jan. 11, 2008, at his residence in Columbia City, Ind., after an extended illness. [More]
Anthony Rocco Grascia, 75, of Rockford, formerly of Hastings-On-Hudson and Yonkers, N.Y., died Jan. 12, 2008, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Mercer County native R. Kay Snyder, 61, died Jan. 3, 2008, at her residence in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Death was due to cancer. [More]
Donald F. Thieman, 74, 280 N. Hanover Street, Minster, died at 7:15 a.m. Jan. 15, 2008, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on January 16th, 2008
Subscriber stories on January 16th, 2008
The excitement of the holidays has faded and climbing out of bed each morning is, for many, the biggest chore of the day.
The winter blues are here
MINSTER - Vandalism to several Nativity scene figures during the holiday season has prompted Minster village council to offer a $500 reward for information leading to the discovery and apprehension of the perpetrators.
ROCKFORD - Village council members approved the first payment to Tumbusch Construction, St. Henry, for $32,955.92 for the Front Street reconstruction project.
Downtown eatery still offers a relaxing, sit down dining experience
A new owner has reopened Candlelight Inn restaurant in Celina after being closed for a year.
Celina residents Sam and Kimbra "Kim" Slusser tried to keep the opening low key so they weren't inundated with customers the first day. It didn't work.
COLDWATER - After staying close for three quarters against Lima Central Catholic, Coldwater fell behind in the fourth quarter, allowing the Thunderbirds to come away with a 64-49 non-conference win at The Palace.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville improved to 9-6 with a 55-41 win over Lincolnview at Ranger Gymnasium on Tuesday night. The Lancers drop to 8-4 on the season.