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Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
Solemn season of Lent begins
Rubbing of ashes on foreheads marks Ash Wednesday
By William Kincaid
CELINA - "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."
Many Christians today will hear those solemn words spoken as ashes are rubbed onto their foreheads. If they attend Ash Wednesday Mass at Celina's Immaculate Conception Church, officiated by the Rev. Ken Schnipke, they'll hear another phrase. [More]
Surprise, (no) surprise
New Bremen routs Ada for second win; St. Henry cruises past Goshen
By Colin Foster
COLDWATER - It wasn't a night of nail biters in Coldwater.
To the surprise of nobody, fourth-seeded St. Henry kicked off the night with a 72-37 thrashing of 12th-seeded Waynesfield-Goshen to begin Division IV sectional play at the Palace.
Somewhat surprising was what ninth-seeded New Bremen did to eighth-seeded Ada in the nightcap. The Cardinals, with one win on their resume entering the contest, cruised to a 65-31 romp. [More]
Obituaries on March 1st, 2017
Casper Hoelscher
Casper V. Hoelscher, 95, of New Knoxville, died suddenly at 8:15 A.M. Tuesday, [More]
Vonnalee Howick
Vonnalee E. Howick, 92, formerly of St. Marys, OH died 7:40 p.m. Sunday February 26, 2017 at Miller House in Celina, OH. [More]
Diana Moeller
Diana Moeller, age 64, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away at her home Tuesday, February 7th, 2017. [More]
Stevie Morgan
Stevie D. Morgan, 36, Convoy, OH died Friday February 24, 2017 at his residence [More]
Paul Reigelsperger
Paul E. "Painter" Reigelsperger, 77, of Uniopolis, passed away peacefully at 10 [More]
Local pictures on March 1st, 2017
Subscriber stories on March 1st, 2017
Storm causes minor damage in local area
High winds whipped through west central Ohio Tuesday night and into this morning, causing only minor damage.
According to Mike Robbins, Mercer County EMA director, much of the damage was limited to limbs and branches and a few utility wires being blown down.
Van Arsdel elected to Mendon post
MENDON - Councilman Pete Van Arsdel was elected council president at the regular meeting Tuesday night.
After the election, members resumed discuss
People, organizations honored at banquet
NEW BREMEN - Three local residents and organizations were honored Tuesday at the Southwestern Auglaize Chamber of Commerce's annual awards banquet.
Totally Promotional gains grant
COLDWATER - Totally Promotional, formerly known as Casad Co. Inc., has been awarded a $40,000 Safety Intervention Grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation to purchase equipment to improve workplace safety in its manufacturing facility.
No decision made on St. Henry pool
From staff reports
ST. HENRY - Council members and area officials met Tuesday night to evaluate four proposals for the village's pool project.
Council member Joe Wourms said they couldn't choose a proposal and agreed to meet again before the next council meeting on March 13.
Local man opens body shop
CELINA - John Bigelow got into the auto body industry because of his father.
His dad had worked as a mechanic, and growing up, the younger Bigelow also tinkered in the trade.
Busse named director of area organization
CELINA - Shelly Busse has become the new executive director of the Auglaize/Mercer Business Education Alliance, a group dedicated to creating connections among local schools and local businesses.
Panthers earn first tournament win since 2008
Late free throws lift Bluffton over Coldwater in Division III sectional
ELIDA - Parkway ended a post-season drought in style with a big win over Riverdale, while Bluffton edged Coldwater in boys Division III sectional semifinal action Tuesday night at the Elida Fieldhouse.
Bulldogs, 'Riders bow out of tourney
PAULDING - Free throws played a major part in the end results of Tuesday's Division II sectional doubleheader at Paulding High School.
Celina could
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