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Wednesday, May 15th, 2019
Bob Ross fans draw pleasure from popular local painting class
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Bob Ross fans had the opportunity to paint their own happy, little trees and have their own happy accidents on Tuesday at the Mercer County District Library as they were guided by a certified Bob Ross instructor.
The library last week hos [More]
7th-inning strike
Cardinals rally to stun Flyers; Wildcats roll
By Colin Foster
WAPAKONETA - New Bremen rallied past Marion Local with a seventh-inning strike.
Minster struck big in the first inning against Ridgemont. The game was over by the fifth.
With a 6-5 victory over Marion Local in the nightcap of the Wapakoneta doubleheader, New Bremen advanced to the Division IV district championship against Minster, a 15-3 run-rule victor over Ridgemont in the opener. [More]
Obituaries on May 15th, 2019
Gary Broering
Gary (Gerald) Anthony Broering passed peacefully on May 14, 2019, at his home with his wife and daughters by his side. [More]
Mary Buschor
Mary A. Buschor, age 89, of rural Celina, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Timmy Roberts
Timmy A. Roberts, 61, of Saint Marys, died 12:15 P.M. Monday, May 13, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
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Coldwater faces deficit spending
School treasurer urges cost cutting
COLDWATER - District treasurer Michelle Mawer on Tuesday said district officials will have to look at potential cost-saving measures in the coming year as she estimated deficit spending of $486,643 by the end of fiscal year 2019.
Teacher quits after allegations
COLDWATER - A Coldwater teacher has resigned after allegations of a security violation during state testing in early April, according to superintendent Jason Wood.
Stadium project moves ahead
Parkway expects to take delivery on new bleachers
ROCKFORD - The Parkway football home side bleachers have been taken down, and parts for the new bleachers are expected to arrive late next month, superintendent Jeanne Osterfeld told school board members on Tuesday.
Fort to graduate 65 students
FORT RECOVERY - Commencement will take place for 65 Fort Recovery High School graduates at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fort Site Field House.
Valedictoria
Marion graduation set Sunday
MARIA STEIN - Sixty-seven Marion Local High School graduates are set to receive diplomas during a commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. Sunday in the high school gym.
Marion pulls away for victory
MARIA STEIN - A couple of weeks after allowing 15 runs to Marion Local in a shortened run-rule game, New Knoxville pitchers were able to keep Marion hitters at bay, limiting the Flyers to just one infield single over the first five innings of the sectional tournament opener on Tuesday night.
Lancers eliminate Panthers
ELIDA - Just when it appeared Parkway finally gained the momentum, Lincolnview snatched it away.
Allie Ford's two-run home run in the fourth gave
Wenning named top player
Coldwater senior Jacob Wenning was selected as the Midwest Athletic Conference's Baseball Player of the Year by the conference coaches.
The all-conference list was released on Tuesday.
Parkway routs USV; St. Henry awaits
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Jack Wehe and Justan Felver combined on a one-walk no-hitter and Parkway moves on in the Division IV baseball tournament with a 12-0 win over Upper Scioto Valley on Tuesday at Don Black Field.
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