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Friday, April 24th, 2009
The race is on
By William Kincaid
The 2009 Governor's Cup Regatta is a now a sure thing for this summer despite earlier reports of a possible no-show due to lack of sponsorship.
Late last month, Co-chairman Tom Saddler said he feared Celina would go without the speed boat race and festivities for the first time in 14 year because of the troubled economy. [More]
Indiana residents die in area crash
By Shelley Grieshop
An Indiana woman and her father-in-law were killed when their car slammed into the rear of a dump truck at the intersection of state Routes 29 and 118 Thursday morning.
The driver of the car, Jacqueline Yoss, 57. of Ossian, Ind., and her passenger, Delbert Yoss, Geneva, Ind., were taken to Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. Jacqueline Yoss was pronounced dead on arrival. Delbert Yoss was transported by helicopter to a Dayton hospital where he passed away a short time later. [More]
St. Henry rallies for win in sixth
By Mark Ruschau
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Redskin softball team used some late-inning magic Thursday afternoon to down the New Bremen Cardinals 2-0 in an early season classic in Midwest Athletic Conference play at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
With the win, St. Henry improves to 7-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play. New Bremen falls to 1-1 in the MAC and 6-5 overall. [More]
Obituaries on April 24th, 2009
Alex Bruggeman
Alex J. Bruggeman, 77, formerly of New Bremen, died at 10:30 p.m. April 18, 2009, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Lela Goodpaster
Former Celina resident Lela J. Goodpaster, 84, died April 22, 2009, at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware, where she had resided the last 10 years. [More]
Arnold Klenke
Arnold G. Klenke, 89, 4973 Siegrist-Jutte Road, Coldwater, died at 4 a.m. April 23, 2009, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
Edith Kruger
Edith F. Kruger, 93, 8090 U.S. 33, Celina, died at 1:04 a.m. April 23, 2009, at The Gardens of Celina. [More]
David Schneider
David O. Schneider, 83, 1245 S. Knoxville Ave., St. Marys, died at 7:15 p.m. April 22, 2009, at the Golden Living Center-Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys. [More]
Albert Steinbrunner
Albert J. Steinbrunner, 89, 2270 Burrville Road, Fort Recovery, died at 7:45 p.m. April 22, 2009, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on April 24th, 2009
Subscriber stories on April 24th, 2009
Talks continue on countywide Internet upgrades
Area leaders are creating "wish lists" for projects they hope to accomplish with upgraded Internet service.
Community leaders from various sectors
Local communities may get recovery funds
Several local communities are included in the list of 324 "intended" projects to receive stimulus funds for water pollution and drinking water projects, as announced Thursday by the Ohio EPA.
Hearing nears in appeal
Oral arguments are scheduled Tuesday morning in an appeal filed on behalf of former Chickasaw resident Nicholas Schwieterman. The 9 a.m. proceeding takes place at Third District Court of Appeals in Lima.
Pupils can get UNO credit
Tri Star continues to offer students the opportunity to simultaneously earn both high school and college credit, a move officials say can save them much time and money when pursuing higher education.
Memorial auction and sale planned in Bremen
St. Peters church in New Bremen is sponsoring a Spring Tea event 1-4 p.m. Saturday in memory of a talented congregation member who passed away in July 2006.
Bulldogs support strong effort from Kerr with seven runs
Celina shrugged off a first-inning scoring spurt by Marion Local as Bulldog southpaw Jeremy Kerr scattered three hits and retired the last 13 batters he faced as the Bulldogs won 7-2 over the Flyers at Montgomery Field on Thursday.
Defiance makes one run hold up
ST. MARYS - The Defiance softball team managed just one hit, but that lone hit also produced the game's only run.
Lindsay Tobias ripped a two-out RBI single in the first inning to help Defiance to a 1-0 win over St. Marys in Western Buckeye League action at K.C. Geiger Park on Thursday.
Redskins slip past Blue Jays in eighth
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry got a big defensive play to keep St. John's from taking a lead, then picked up the win in the bottom of the eighth inning with a 3-2 decision over the Blue Jays at the Wally Post Athletic Complex on Thursday.
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