Wednesday, June 8th, 2016
Obituaries on June 8th, 2016
There are no obituaries on this date.
Stories on June 8th, 2016
ROCKFORD - Village officials haven't thrown in the towel yet on a new subdivision.
At Tuesday's council meeting, officials continued to discuss the [More]
Bid opening set June 28 for Auglaize County work
WAPAKONETA - More than twice as much county roadway should be paved this year compared with 2015 thanks to a $765,000 Ohio Public Works Commission grant.
Republican Warren Davidson trounced his competitors in Tuesday's special election to capture the seat vacated by former U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-West Chester.
MINSTER - Austin Wilker's two-out, two-run single in the top of the sixth inning gave St. Marys the lead, and then Austin Hollandworth's two-run single in the seventh sealed the Roughriders' 6-3 win over the Wildcats in ACME baseball action at Hanover Street Park on Tuesday night.
COLDWATER - First-year Grand Lake Mariners head coach Chris O'Neill expected good things from his ballclub after a sharp first week of practices and exhibition games.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local scored six times in the bottom of the sixth to rally and beat Celina 10-5 in Mercer County ACME baseball action at Maria Stein on Tuesday night.
CELINA - A new owner at Century 21 Master Key Realty continues the business' tradition of female ownership.
Carey Walley, Celina, is the new owner of Century 21, taking over for co-owners Karri Gray and Alice Ahrens.
FORT RECOVERY - Most people don't know about Fort Recovery, says Jack Hemmelgarn in the documentary "Forgotten Histories: The Battles of Wabash and F
FORT RECOVERY - The village of Fort Recovery is celebrating its 225th anniversary this month with a wide array of special events. In conjunction with the traditional Fort Recovery Jubilee, the events will kick off June 12 and continue through June 19.
FORT RECOVERY - The village is not the only entity celebrating an anniversary in 2016; the musical group Thien Snipps is also.
The group, which beg
FORT RECOVERY - Several Ball State University students and instructors have set up a field school at the site of the former fort to find out what lies beneath, what used to be there and where it was located.
FORT RECOVERY - A longstanding tradition will bring history to life June 12-14.
The historical re-enactment drama, "225 Years of Adventure," explores the story of Fort Recovery, beginning with the defeat of Gen. Arthur St. Clair in 1791 and ending with modern-day life.
FORT RECOVERY - When residents gather every 25 years to present the village's storied history, the event leaves lasting memories.
For Jan Hickerson
FORT RECOVERY - Few villages have a 101-feet-tall monument dominating the landscape of the area.
But Fort Recovery is not just any village. It's alive with history, and in its 225th year, efforts are being made to expand Monument Park.
FORT RECOVERY - While some scouts decide to make benches, trash cans or decorative walls in parks, a local Boy Scout is taking it upon himself to preserve history with a time capsule for future residents.
FORT RECOVERY - The Fort Recovery-area landscape is dotted with churches, many of which were founded in the early 1800s as German immigrants arrived.
FORT RECOVERY - People wanting to taste the best food the village has to offer won't have to wolf down six separate meals; they can simply visit the Taste of the Fort.
FORT RECOVERY - Since the first students filed into a log schoolhouse in the early 1800s, education has been an important aspect of life in Fort Recovery.
Fort Recovery celebrates a rich athletic tradition that includes high school state titles in several sports.
The first Indians team to make the state tournament was the 1953 baseball team that finished as Class B runner-up with players such as Dale "Whitey" Bruns and Norman "Buzz" Hall.
FORT RECOVERY - Helen LeFevre is giving people a chance to get to know the village beyond its military history.
For the village's 225th anniversary celebration, LeFevre is making people more familiar with its businesses and the history that took place outside the walls of the old fort.
FORT RECOVERY - Visitors will have a chance to explore the historic downtown opera house that has been closed since 1936.
The opera house was buil
A list of people who have served as village mayor since 1858.

Isaac Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1858-resigned to enli
Local pictures on June 8th, 2016