Wednesday, May 11th, 2022
Bill would change how county health boards operate
By Leslie Gartrell
WAPAKONETA - An Auglaize County health official on Tuesday at the Ohio Statehouse spoke out against legislation health officials have said would drastically change how boards of health are run.
Auglaize County Health Department board of health president Dr. Dan Harpster spoke at the State and Local Government Committee Meeting regarding House Bill 463. [More]
Celina jumps out early and advance in tournament
By Gary R. Rasberry
VAN WERT - Just over a month ago, Celina lost a lead late to Van Wert and took a tough one-run loss in league play.
In the rematch, there was no trouble whatsoever for the Bulldogs.
Celina plated three runs in the top of the first inning and never looked back, picking up a 13-2 win in five innings in the Division II softball sectional opener at Jubilee Park in Van Wert. [More]
Obituaries on May 11th, 2022
Louis B. Badgett Jr., age 57, of Celina, Ohio, died on Sunday Morning, May 8, 2022. [More]
Mary Beth Lawson, 77, St. Marys, died May 9, 2022, at her residence.
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Subscriber stories on May 11th, 2022
ST. HENRY - School board members approved a new three-year contract for teaching staff during their Monday evening meeting.
The new contract, which
Vendors are selling a variety of items
CELINA - Rainy weather didn't scare off shoppers from the first Celina Farmer's Market of the season held outside last Saturday at the Mercer County Fairgrounds.
ST. HENRY - A new self-storage facility business is in the works in St. Henry.
Village administrator Stan Sutter on Tuesday said a group of residents came to Monday's village council meeting to discuss the proposed facility.
Midwest Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster girls and Marion Local boys opened the first day of the Midwest Athletic Conference track and field championships in fine style on a warm day at Memorial Field in Minster.
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen had the tying run on second with one out in the sixth but couldn't bring him home, and Coldwater didn't give the Cardinals another shot.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
and Gary R. Rasberry
Logan Kohne's infield single with one out in the bottom of the 11th resulted in an error that allowed the tying and winning runs to score as Minster picked up a 3-2 win over Celina in a baseball game in Minster on Tuesday.