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Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
The power behind Oktoberfest run
Family and friends participate in honor of woman who finished all 29 races
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Photos taken at the Oktoberfest Classic 10K Run last year show Pam Winner LaFalce approaching the finish line, her arms raised in victory and her "Cancer Sucks!" T-shirt dotted with sweaty blotches.
People lining the course applaud her efforts as the only runner to participate in all 29 races since its inception in 1979. Others give high fives saluting the Minster native's valiant battle with a formidable opponent - colon cancer that spread to the liver and lungs. [More]
Elida another three-game victim for Celina
By Ryan Hines
Celina wasn't at its best on Tuesday evening at the Intermediate School, but the Green and White still only needed three games to get past Elida.
It was a slow start in all three games, but Celina rallied in each instance for a 25-21, 25-14 and 25-17 win in Western Buckeye League action against invading Elida. [More]
Obituaries on October 1st, 2008
Dorothea M. Davis
Dorothea M. Davis, 88, 806 Harbor Point, Celina, died at 10:35 p.m. Sept. 30, 2 [More]
Victor J. Homan
Victor J. Homan, 85, 3411 Philothea Road, died at 1:55 p.m. Sept. 30, 2008 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on October 1st, 2008
Subscriber stories on October 1st, 2008
Sheriff's office to receive $265,000 software program
Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday approved the purchase of a computer software package for the sheriff's department costing more than a quarter million dollars.
Armed robbery in Wapak
Pregnant clerk tied up, left unharmed
Area law enforcement are on the lookout for an armed robber who tied up a clerk at a cash advance store in Wapakoneta and fled with an undetermined amount of money at noon Tuesday.
Treatment should end smell along Havemann Road
The city of Celina has found a fix for the terrible smell coming from the city's pipes and three lift stations, according to Safety Service Director Jeff Hazel.
Junior Fair building getting upgrade
Mercer County Fair Board members approved a loan to help finance a nearly quarter million dollar addition/renovation project at the Junior Fair building at the fairgrounds.
Bulldogs still in WBL title hunt
Another night, another shutout.
The Celina girls soccer team improved to 10-2-1 on the season with a 2-0 shutout of Ottawa-Glandorf in Western Buckeye League match play at the Soccer Stadium.
Year comes to an end for St. Henry girls golf
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The strong season for the St. Henry girls golf team ended on Tuesday at the Division II girls district tournament at Sycamore Springs in Arlington as the Redskins placed sixth in the 15-team field with a score of 390.
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