Thursday, August 31st, 2017
Area group pitches in to aid Harvey flooding victims
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - Members of a multicounty organization dedicated to protecting and serving their fellow Americans have sprung into action to help people affected by the devastating flooding in Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
On Tuesday morning, [More]
By Sydney Albert
Local residents wanting to contribute to the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts can consider the following:
• The Civil Air Patrol, Celina Squadron OH-231, is looking for donated items. Items include but are not limited to cases of water, canned food, infant formula, diapers and non-perishable food. Members also will take cash donations. For additional information, email jonathan.jeffries@ohwg.cap.gov. [More]
Razz-Eye View
By Gary R. Rasberry
Jared Rolfes is off to a strong start at his new school in North Carolina.
Rolfes, who graduated from Celina and later coached the Bulldogs football team from 2008 to 2013, took over as head coach at Page High School in June after three seasons at Northwest Guilford in June. Both schools are located in the Greensboro area in Guilford County. [More]
Obituaries on August 31st, 2017
Lester A. Kemper, age 89, formerly of Lima, currently of Montezuma, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima. [More]
Victoria Ann Wannemacher, of Middletown, died the morning of August 25th at home. [More]
Local pictures on August 31st, 2017
Subscriber stories on August 31st, 2017
FORT RECOVERY - Ag Solutions, in partnership with Cooper Farms and the Lake Improvement Association, will demonstrate Quick Wash technology designed to remove phosphorus from manure, which could allow farmers to land apply manure within local limitations.
GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP - Two people suffered incapacitating injuries in an accident on Wednesday morning at the intersection of State Route 118 and Carthagena Road near St. Henry.
Groundbreaking set Sept. 6 at new Superior Credit Union facility
COLDWATER - Superior Credit Union is building a new full-service office at 950 W. Main St. and will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. Sept. 6
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - A Minster woman suffered incapacitating injuries and a toddler and infant received non-incapacitating injuries in a two-vehicle accident early Monday morning.
CELINA - A 37-year-old Salem man pleaded not guilty to 20 criminal counts of theft, forgery and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity.
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CELINA - A man awaiting sentencing on a breaking and entering charge stemming from an incident at a Montezuma business was arraigned on Wednesday on an additional four felony and three misdemeanor charges in connection with another incident.
CELINA - A Henry County man on Wednesday was arraigned on five charges related to a series of break-ins in Celina.
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Compiled by Colin Foster
Jack Romer and Kyle Naumann each shot rounds of 37 to lead the way on a great day for the Redskins at Delphos Country Club.
Curtain Call
If the St. Henry volleyball program were to erect a Mount Rushmore of their most dominant players in school history, one of the first faces in the display would undoubtedly be former hitter Julie (Fortkamp) Smith.
Celina opens Western Buckeye League play with Kenton
After having struggled on offense and defense in the season opening loss at Versailles, Celina football coach Brennen Bader said that his squad could be mad about the loss but not for long, as time to prepare for the next game was fast approaching.
ST. MARYS AT OTTAWA-GLANDORF
Last Season: Ottawa-Glandorf, 13-7. The Titans denied the Roughriders an outright WBL title and created a three-way championship game between themselves, St. Marys and Wapakoneta.