Thursday, July 13th, 2017
By Sydney Albert
ST. MARYS - Residents, township trustees and other local officials gathered for an informal discussion on Wednesday at the old Noble Township School to learn more about the Ohio medical marijuana law and what officials can do to prevent dispensaries and cultivation in their areas. [More]
By Tom Stankard
CHICKASAW - Council members on Wednesday learned the village has been awarded a $500,000 Ohio Public Works Commission grant to help pay for the proposed water tower project.
Mayor Doug Huelsman said the village had also received a $500,000 OPWC loan for the project. The 30-year loan is interest-free. [More]
Obituaries on July 13th, 2017
Richard S. Beougher, 75, of Celina, Ohio, formerly of Mercer, Ohio, passed away Sunday evening at 8:04 p.m. at Van Wert In-Patient Hospice in Van Wert, Ohio. [More]
Thelma M. Gordon, 79, St. Marys, OH died 2:40 a.m. Tuesday July 11, 2017 at Vancrest Nursing Home in St. Marys. [More]
William P. Witt, Sr., 85, recently of Celina, Ohio, and formerly of Dayton, Ohi [More]
Local pictures on July 13th, 2017
Subscriber stories on July 13th, 2017
CELINA - A Celina man is being held on charges including involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of 54-year-old Ronald G. Gray Jr.
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Manchester enters crowded race
The race is getting crowded for the Ohio House of Representatives District 84th seat held by Keith Faber, R-Celina, as a third Republican candidate has jumped into the contest.
New Bremen
NEW BREMEN - A hired financial consultant on Wednesday told school board members they need to increase revenue, decrease spending or both to keep a healthy financial budget.
ST. MARYS - School board members on Wednesday unanimously approved an athletic training services agreement with Athletico Management LLC.
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Auglaize County
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Board of Elections members on Wednesday learned the state will not reimburse the county for the $230,500 used to purchase new voting machines.
District 4 ACME Championship Game
ST. HENRY - Not long ago, Minster hoisted the Division IV state baseball championship trophy.
The Wildcats will now play for a state ACME title after defeating St. Henry 12-9 in the District 4 final on Wednesday at Wally Post Athletic Conference.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake overcame a 3-1 deficit in the first inning and held on to defeat Lorain County 8-6 to split the teams' two-game home-and-home series on Wednesday night at The Pipeyard in Lorain.
Auglaize-Mercer Pony League Baseball Tournament
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery Purple will face Marion Gold in Friday's championship game of the Auglaize-Mercer Pony League Tournament after both teams won wild semifinals at Community Park in Coldwater on Wednesday.