Thursday, August 22nd, 2013
Vintage craft to appear at governor's regatta
By Gary R. Rasberry
GRAND LAKE - It's been 45 years since The Beatles wrote "Helter Skelter" on their self-titled White Album. It's been almost as long as a hydroplane boat bearing the same name has raced on Grand Lake.
At this weekend's Governor's Cup Regatta, Helter Skelter will make its return as part of the Vintage Boat class. [More]
Obituaries on August 22nd, 2013
Freida L. Acheson, 97, Fort Recovery, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, St. Marys. [More]
Malvary Cornett, 80, St. Marys, died Aug. 21, 2013, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Harold O. Davis, 75, Benzonia, Mich., and formerly of Shepherd, Mich., and Mendon, passed away suddenly Aug. 9, 2013, at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, Mich. [More]
Wilfred H. Depweg, 91, of Coldwater, died at 4:30 a.m. Aug. 21, 2013, at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima. [More]
Lester Andrew "Les" Huber, 86, Centerville, passed away July 20, 2013.
He was [More]
Patricia Ann Robinson, 49, of Lewisburg, died Aug. 20, 2013, from injuries received in an automobile accident. [More]
Local pictures on August 22nd, 2013
Subscriber stories on August 22nd, 2013
Slusser continues fight to get job back
CELINA - Former police chief Dave Slusser will fight to get his job back during a week-long public hearing in October.
Slusser was fired by city
School district's 20-year tax deferment to help pay for second phase
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Community Development Organization learned at its August meeting that Phase II of the local industrial park expansion is moving forward.
CELINA - Antipoverty agency Sources Community Network Services assisted 251 households in Mercer and Auglaize counties this summer with cooling needs
Reichard expected to play in Fort Wayne this season
After traveling all over the country to continue his hockey career, Cody Reichard could now have a chance to play much closer to home.
The Celina native had his rights traded by the Florida Everblades to the Fort Wayne Komets of the ECHL on Wednesday.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry's girls golf team improved to 2-0 in the Midwest Athletic Conference after defeating Fort Recovery 208-270 on Wednesday afternoon action at the Mercer County Elks.