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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Construction could save $1.5 million
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - It's possible the $55 million new school construction project will be ready for classes a year earlier than expected, which could save the district about $1.5 million. Completion is being targeted toward the start of the 2010-11 school year. [More]
Panthers fall to Cavs for second time
By Ryan Hines
VAN WERT - The Coldwater girls basketball team didn't shoot the ball well, but used a strong defensive effort and a dominating performance on the boards to open the postseason with a win.
Coldwater limited Parkway to just 26 percent shooting and was a plus-14 on the boards en route to a 45-26 Cavaliers win in Division III sectional semifinal action at Van Wert High School. [More]
Local volunteers offer themselves to others
By Betty Lawrence
Several area senior citizens have said no to the proverbial rocking chair in their golden years and instead are volunteering their time to help out their fellow man.
Linda Leighner, 64 of Old Trail Road, Rockford, finds time to help out with crafts at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. She is following in the footsteps of her mother, who also volunteered at the home. [More]
Obituaries on February 14th, 2008
Linda Brummette
Linda Brummette, 76, 10160 Krugh Road, Mendon, died at 10:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008, at her home. [More]
Dennis Byrley
Dennis Leon Byrley, 82, of Zillah Street, Celina, died at 12:15 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008, at his home. [More]
Carl Miller
Carl W. Miller, 58, of Burkettsville, died at 12:07 a.m. Feb. 14, 2008, at his home. Death was due to cancer. [More]
Viola Miller
Viola Mae Miller, 81, 816 S. Elm St., Celina, died at 7:17 p.m. Feb. 13, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Geraldine Nussbaum
Geraldine M. Nussbaum, 89, formerly of 962 E. Spring St., St. Marys, died at 2:55 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008, at Shane Hill Nursing Home, Rockford. [More]
Gertrude Pax
Celina native Gertrude "Trudy" Alma Pax, 70, of Camphill Village Minnesota, Sauk Centre, Minn., died Feb. 9, 2008, at her home. [More]
Marcella Siebert
Marcella K. Siebert, 80, 8985 Hellwarth Road, Celina, died Feb. 13, 2008, at her home. [More]
Vonnie Sutton
Vonnie V. Sutton, 73, 1118 Nagel St., St. Marys, died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Rodney Wint
Former Coldwater resident Rodney A. Wint, 48, of Tipp City, died at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008, at his home. Death was due to cancer. [More]
Carl Wissman
Carl "Pete" Wissman, 83, of St. Marys, died Feb. 14, 2008, at St. Marys Living Center, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on February 14th, 2008
Subscriber stories on February 14th, 2008
After-school program funding in danger
Superintendent Rich Seas is concerned that Coldwater Exempted Village Schools could lose its after-school program.
During the regular school board
Auglaize prisoners get shot-in the arm
WAPAKONETA - More than 40 prisoners at the Auglaize County Jail rolled up their sleeves this week to receive a Hepatitis vaccine, courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Health officials urge shots for tots
Officials at the Auglaize County Health Department are working on a program to encourage parents to get their children immunized.
Cindy Jones, dire
Auglaize election board plans new security measures
All eyes will be on Ohio during the March 4 primary election, say various media, and election board officials in Auglaize County agree. That's why security took center stage at the election board meeting Wednesday along with some other heads up information.
Teachers making plans for New York City trip
COLDWATER - Members of the Coldwater High School Jazz Band and Drama Club hope to visit New York City in April 2009.
Teachers Dan Ruckman and Jud L
Grant to be divided between schools
NEW BREMEN - Three local school districts have been awarded a collective $500,000 grant from The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Coalition.
Minster, New Bremen cruise in the semifinals
WAPAKONETA - It was the Midwest Athletic Conference 2, Northwest Central Conference 0 on Wednesday night in Wapakoneta as Minster and New Bremen advanced in the Division IV sectional tournament.
Coldwater vs. Parkway
Friday, 6:30 p.m. Panther Gymnasium
Last Game: Coldwater saw a three-game win streak snapped in losing 62-49 to Wapakoneta. ... Parkway could not hold an early lead, allowing St. Marys to snap its long losing streak with a 65-59 win, ending Parkway's win streak.
St. Henry vs. Marion
Friday, 6:30 p.m. The Hangar
Last Game: The Redskins' second-half woes continue, losing their third straight game and fifth out the last six in a 71-68 decision against Versailles. ... The Flyers rebounded from Friday's loss to New Knoxville with a 55-39 win over Russia, then beating Ottoville on Monday 48-35.
St. Marys vs. Elida
Friday, 6:30 p.m. Elida Fieldhouse
Last Game: The Roughriders snapped a 10-game losing streak in downing Parkway 65-59 at McBroom. ... The Bulldogs picked up a two-game winning streak over the weekend with wins over Wapakoneta and Spencerville, beating the Bearcats 51-42 at the Elida Fieldhouse.
Minster vs. New Bremen
Friday, 6:30 p.m. Cardinal Gymnasium
Last Game: Minster suffered a cold spell in falling by 26 to state-ranked Anna on Saturday. ... New Bremen continues to play strong outside the MAC after beating Fort Loramie 50-46 to finish 9-2 in non-conference play.
New Knoxville at St. John's
Friday, 6:30 p.m. Arnzen Gymasium
Last Game: The Rangers clinched their second straight MAC title with a 73-62 win over Marion Local at the Barn. ... St. John's saw a two-game win streak snapped by Bath, 58-53.
Celina at Defiance
Friday, 6:30 p.m. Defiance High School
Last Game: Celina's three-game win streak was replaced with a two-game losing skid in losing to LCC on Saturday and Ottawa-Glandorf on Sunday. ... Defiance extended its win streak to six games with a 52-41 win against Rossford on Saturday.
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