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Monday, May 12th, 2008
Celina barbecue team winners of first Ribfest will try to smoke the competition again
By Janie Southard
Celina's D&B Smokin' BBQ team of two swept the field in first-place trophies at last year's first Mercer County Ribfest.
David Green and Butch Suchland (the D and the B) will be in the hunt again for the best rack of ribs at the second annual Ribfest on Saturday at the Mercer Count Fairgrounds. [More]
Fort Recovery, New Bremen earn tight wins
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW BREMEN - The crew that worked to get New Bremen's softball diamond in shape for Saturday's Division IV softball sectional were rewarded with a pair of great games.
In the opening game, Fort Recovery's Kinsey Wenning kept Marion Local's batters in check as no Flyer baserunner could find the plate in a 2-0 win for the Indians. [More]
Hines has successful return to the track after short 2007
By Jim Morrison
ROSSBURG - Tracy Hines quickly made up for lost time Saturday night at Eldora Speedway, when the non-winged Sprint Cars of the United States Auto Club (USAC) made their initial 2008 appearance in the Larson/Branson Classic.
Also, Jerry Bowersock redeemed himself in the Moser UMP (United Midwestern Promoters) DirtCar Modified finale and Jeff Babock powered to victory in the Advance Auto Parts Stock Car main event on a night sponsored by Curb Records. [More]
Obituaries on May 12th, 2008
Duane Bradrick
Dr. Ralph Duane Bradrick, 77, of Rockford, died at 4:02 p.m., May 9, 2008, at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
John Gaier
John "Jack" Paul Gaier, 73, of Monterey Drive, Fort Loramie, died at 7:25 p.m. May 11, 2008, at home. He had been seriously ill for six weeks. [More]
Sandra Kinney
Sandra Lou Kinney, 68, of 406 S. Ash St., St. Marys, died 11:40 p.m. May 10, 2008 at her residence, after an extended illness. [More]
Gail Thompson
Gail J. Thompson, 65, of Rockford and formerly Coldwater, died Saturday, May 10, 2008, at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, after an extended illness. [More]
Local pictures on May 12th, 2008
Subscriber stories on May 12th, 2008
Trash to treasures
As the fourth-graders from St. Henry toss envelopes of junk mail, freshly-cut grass and strawberries into a blender, they are sure the perky lady instructing them has totally lost her mind.
Mendon man rams auto into building
A 54-year-old Mendon man was hospitalized after slamming his car into a building in the small Auglaize County village of New Hampshire early Saturday morning.
Students may earn physical education credits for sports or marching band
ST. HENRY - Students at St. Henry High School may be able to get physical education credit by participating in sports or marching band.
Superintendent Rod Moorman said board members discussed the topic at a recent work session.
Bats finally come alive for Celina in tourney
ELIDA - It was a great postseason debut for Celina sophomore Darin Waterman.
Waterman started the Celina offense, threw some quality innings on the
St. Henry's offense paves the way past Marion Local
COLDWATER - The St. Henry Redskins didn't get the tournament seed that they wanted, but it didn't seem to faze them a bit Saturday afternoon.
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Indians impressive in postseason opener
MINSTER - The 2008 baseball season has been one in which Shane McKibben's Fort Recovery Indians have struggled in building up a lot of steam.
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Roughriders have strong first day in WBL tennis tourney
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys will have all five divisions of tennis players fighting for a Western Buckeye League title today as the WBL tennis tournament, postponed on Thursday due to rain, got underway Saturday at the Collett Street Courts in Lima.
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