Tuesday, November 16th, 2021
Parents: It was too hard for young kids
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A contentious component of a new reading curriculum has been removed after parents complained.
School board members at Monday night's regular meeting heard curriculum director Vaughn Ray give an update on the new literacy curriculum that aims to align reading standards and content, the first such overhaul in more than a decade at the district. [More]
Celina's Purdy to be enshrined in San Jose Hall of Fame
By Gary R. Rasberry
A few years ago, Mark Purdy was among the members of the selection committee for the San Jose (California) Sports Hall of Fame.
Tonight, he'll be making his acceptance speech as one of the newest members of the hall.
The Celina High School graduate becomes the first media member to enter the hall, selected for his contributions during a 30-plus years as a sports writer and columnist for the San Jose Mercury News. [More]
Obituaries on November 16th, 2021
Vivian June (Coats) Yewey, age 88, of Wapakoneta, Ohio passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 7:57 am at Otterbein Cridersville Senior Life Community. [More]
Kathleen A. Lininger, 67, of rural Celina (Neptune), OH died Friday November 12, 2021 at her residence. [More]
Lester W. Schaffer, age 75, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 12:40 am at Celina Manor. [More]
Ivo E. Schwieterman, age 90, formerly of Burkettsville, Ohio, died on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on November 16th, 2021
Subscriber stories on November 16th, 2021
CELINA - Intermediate principal/business manger Phil Metz on Monday night was reassigned to the newly created position of facilities director to guide the district through its new $126.8 million building project.
Officials ask city for a hotel lodging tax
ST. MARYS - City officials on Monday took their first look at the proposed $42.5 million budget for 2022, which includes roughly $7.3 million for capital expenditures.
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery Local Schools should be in good financial health for the foreseeable future, district treasurer Deanna Knapke reported at Monday's school board meeting.
The Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association announced its All-Ohio teams for boys and girls on Monday.
In Division III, Coldwater's Ava Giere wa