Thursday, November 16th, 2017
By Ed Gebert
WAPAKONETA - Dillon Jay Howell of St. Marys was sentenced in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday to 18 years to life in prison for rape, a first-degree felony, and pandering obscenity involving a minor, a second-degree felony.
Howell, 22, was given 10 years to life for the rape charge and eight years for the pandering obscenity charge. The two will be served consecutively. Judge Mark E. Spees said the severity of the sentence was warranted. [More]
Obituaries on November 16th, 2017
Mary Catherine "Katie" Lange, age 81, of St. Henry, Ohio died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Celina Manor. [More]
Chris K. Lyda, 72, of New Bremen, died of natural causes on November 2, 2017, in Flagstaff, Arizona. [More]
Wanda F. Mills age 77, of Celina, formerly of Brookville, passed away Monday, November 13th, 2017. [More]
Terry Muhlenkamp, 64, St. Anthony, died on Nov. 15, 2017, at his home.
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Celina
CELINA - City council members this week passed first reading of the 2018 budget that sets aside more than $51.74 million for all accounts, including $7.1 million for the general fund, which pays for the city's day-to-day operations.
Election salaries uncertain
CELINA - Elections officials are still awaiting the results of a wage study to determine how much to pay their two directors.
While reviewing the b
CELINA - Celina police are investigating a report made on Wednesday of a rape taking place at Celina High School.
Celina City Schools Superintende
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MONTEZUMA - Village council member Travis Klosterman on Wednesday night announced his resignation effective Dec. 31.
He said family responsibilities and work are taking too much time to allow him to serve his community effectively.
Celina woman encouraged to pursue dream
CELINA - Rockford native Cassie McMurry has always loved to write.
Her first book, "Training Camp," is the first of a planned three-part series that tells the story of Paige, a juvenile probation officer, and Matt, a mixed martial-arts fighter training for an upcoming fight.
College Notes
A pair of Fort Recovery alums and current University of St. Francis players were named to the All-Crossroads League volleyball team.
Junior outsid
Cavaliers, Flyers put state championship streaks on the line
For seven years, Marion Local and Coldwater have each played in a state football championship game in the same season. In three of those years, both teams have come home with a state title.
Four straight appearances in the regional title game.
It's a feat most high school football programs dream of. It's a reality for Minster.
Fellow Midwest Athletic Conference member Delphos St. John's is the last hurdle standing between Minster and a third trip to state in four years.
Division I Regional Finals
Games at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. Pairings are shown with seeds and records.
Home teams listed first.
Region 1: 1 Cle