Wednesday, September 11th, 2019
By Tom Stankard
MONTEZUMA - Area residents are mourning the loss of Montezuma Mayor Randy Garman, who died unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon at the age of 62.
Many considered him a good friend, co-worker, council member and mayor who had a go-getting attitude and infectious sense of humor. [More]
By Colin Foster
St. Marys - The future of St. Marys boys soccer was recognized Tuesday as "Youth Night" was held when the Blue and Gold met Van Wert at Roughrider Field.
And the high school players showed the youngsters what Roughrider soccer is all about.
St. Marys scored early and often, improving to 2-1-3 overall and 2-0-1 in league play with a 5-0 victory over Van Wert in WBL action. [More]
Celina rallies - and rallies again - to edge Elida
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - There were two sets of stubborn Bulldogs at the soccer stadium on Tuesday night.
After trailing 2-0 early, Celina roared back to take a 3-2 lead, only for Elida to tie seconds later.
Following that, Celina scored again, only for Elida to rally and level the match. [More]
Obituaries on September 11th, 2019
Faye Jenkins, 89, of Saint Marys, died 10:40 A.M. Monday, September 9, 2019, at Vancrest of Saint Marys. [More]
Deborah L. Ebright Ross, 59, died on Sept. 7, 2019, at her residence.
A celebration of life will be from 2-6 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Bryant Gym, Bryant, Indiana. [More]
Dorothy Sterrett, 86, formerly of Van Wert, died on Sept. 8, 2019, at Joint Tow [More]
Wanda Trempert, 86, St. Marys, died on Sept. 7, 2019, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on September 11th, 2019
Subscriber stories on September 11th, 2019
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Health Department Medical Director Dr. Juan Torres updated the board on illnesses related to vaping.
As of Sept. 6, th
NEW BREMEN - More than 150 inches of rain fell this spring, making planting season challenging for Ohio farmers, Rupp Seeds District Sales Manager Bill Johnston told New Bremen-New Knoxville Rotarians on Tuesday morning.
CELINA - The heads of the Mercer County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Medical Services want to purchase new handheld radios that would cost the county nearly $500,000.
ROCKFORD - Parkway's new school year has gotten off to a good start, according to district administrators.
Middle school principal Brian Woods, who
Coldwater board debates homework
COLDWATER - Board of education members discussed the start of the new school year on Tuesday, as well as homework and how arguments for more or less homework have changed over the years.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Minster improved to 8-3 with a three-set volleyball sweep of Auglaize County rival St. Marys at Wildcat Gymnasium.
CELINA - A recent Celina High School graduate has started his own company with help from his former boss.
Lennon Bartley started working for Dawg Town Online owner Stephanie Piper about a year ago, and Bartley had expressed interest in starting his own printing company, Lennon + Co.