Thursday, February 21st, 2008
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - Last season's deer records in Auglaize County and the return of the black bear to Ohio were among the wildlife information Rotary Club members learned at their Wednesday meeting.
Matt Hoene, state wildlife officer for Grand Lake, told Rotarians the 2007 record of 912 deer harvested in the county topped the 2006 record by 235 animals. He cited the antler-less deer tags as one reason for the increase. [More]
By Ryan Hines
LIMA - For the second time this month, the Celina boys basketball team defeated Lima Bath by double figures.
After an 11-point win at the Fieldhouse on Feb. 1, Celina opened the Division II sectional tournament with a 64-54 victory over Bath at Lima Senior High School on Wednesday night. [More]
Obituaries on February 21st, 2008
Harold C. McDermott, 92, formerly of 177 Buckeye Court, Westerville and Sidney, died at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 19, 2008, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Katherine N. Schmieder, 86, 604 Fox St., New Bremen, died at 1:25 p.m. Feb. 20, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Rhoda Becker Wierwille, 86, 06603 Southland Road, New Knoxville, died at 9:35 a.m. Feb. 20, 2008, at Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys. [More]
Kathy "Katie" Will, 48, 2540 Watkins Road, Fort Recovery, died at 12:02 a.m. Feb. 20, 2008, at her residence. Death was due to cancer. [More]
Local pictures on February 21st, 2008
Subscriber stories on February 21st, 2008
COLDWATER - The village honored its own at the annual Coldwater Chamber of Commerce awards banquet held Wednesday evening.
The 50-plus members of t
Local dairy, turkey, hog and chicken facilities will be on view for public
Anyone curious about what goes on daily at a farm can find out during a virtual farm tour on Feb. 28 in Celina.
The event, open to the public, will
ROCKFORD - Flatulence is a natural occurrence and should not be considered a punishable act, two parents told Parkway Local Schools board of education members on Wednesday night.
ROCKFORD - Marcas Heitkamp will continue his education and football playing next season, signing a national letter-of-intent with Division II Ashland University.
The Raterman family celebrated several honors as the Southwest District selected their all-district teams on Wednesday.
Versailles senior Justine R