a_d
Find Date:
Thursday, July 26th, 2012
Parade grand marshal knows everyone's name
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - "Bulldog Bill" may be more popular than the presidential candidates and certainly has more charisma.
Bill Nietfeld, also known as "Celina Bill," is a familiar face at sporting events, festivals and just about every local gathering that draws fans, spectators and patrons. [More]
Celina radio personality on road to recovery
By Margie Wuebker
CELINA - Jim Coons smiled as he looked around the lobby at WCSM Radio, following a recent lunch with fellow staff members.
"I left feet first on a gurney the last time I was here," he said. "At least I'm getting around on my own two feet now."
Coons, program director at the station, is recuperating from a stroke he suffered while on the air March 22. [More]
Obituaries on July 26th, 2012
Donald Vander Horst
Donald J. Vander Horst Sr., 87, died at 10:30 p.m. July 24, 2012, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Lance Evans
Lance A. Evans, 66, New Knoxville, died at 5:59 p.m. July 22, 2012, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Jimmie Lee Vogan
Jimmie Lee Vogan, 76, Ohio City, died at 6:09 a.m. July 25, 2012, at his home following a long illness. [More]
Lester Young
Lester Young, 74, Celina, died July 25, 2012.
Services are pending with Cisco [More]
Carol Hagen
Carol J. Hagen, 91, Celina, died at 10:31 a.m. July 24, 2012, at The Gardens, Celina. [More]
Local pictures on July 26th, 2012
Subscriber stories on July 26th, 2012
Stay in the lines
Rumble strips added to boost safety on U.S. 127
Centerline rumble strips recently were installed as a safety measure along a deadly stretch of U.S. 127 in Mercer County.
The five-mile span betwee
Tabfest raises money for charities
MENDON - Local rock 'n roll fans don't have to drive hundreds of miles to attend a multi-day music festival featuring national and regional touring acts.
Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden blast crowd with heavy metal
NOBLESVILLE - Original shock-rocker Alice Cooper and British new wave metal titan Iron Maiden both indulge in an over-the-top, theatrical brand of heavy metal that when performed live is as celebrated for its elaborate stage setup as it is for its thunderous music.
Mariners split two with Settlers
Compiled by Ryan Hines
The Grand Lake Mariners extended their winning streak to four games after a 3-2 triumph over Licking County in the first game of Wednesday's Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League doubleheader before the Settlers regrouped and won the nightcap 7-2.
Celina hosting 7-on-7 tomorrow
With two-a-day football practices beginning on Monday, Celina is hosting its inaugural 7-on-7 passing tournament on Friday as offseason activities come to a close.
Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition
a_d