Saturday, November 5th, 2022
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A 65-year-old New York man who caused a fatal accident earlier this year avoided a stretch in prison when he was sentenced on Friday morning to jail time, house arrest, a fine and court fees.
Adil Sabanagic last month pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated vehicular homicide, a third degree felony. Six misdemeanor charges were dismissed as part of a negotiated plea agreement. [More]
Blasingame's unexpected return boosts Coldwater
By Dave Stilwell
COLDWATER - It has the makings of a Hollywood script. Team struggles, falls behind. Injured star player comes off the bench, provides spark and leads team to victory.
The script came to life Friday night at Cavalier Stadium.
Midwest Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year Marcel Blasingame, who hasn't played since fracturing a bone in his leg in Week Nine of the regular season, trotted out to the huddle to open the second half with Coldwater trailing 3-0. [More]
Obituaries on November 5th, 2022
Margaret I. Hanover, 93, of St. Marys, died 10:55 P.M. Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Dr. Paul R. Fetters, 88 of Fort Wayne and formerly of Huntington, passed away early Monday morning October 31, 2022 at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne. [More]
Nancy L. Moeller, age 67 of Celina, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. [More]
Velma D. Brandes, age 103 of Celina, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Celina Manor. [More]
Drew R. Cartwright, age 36 of Minster, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2022 at his home in Minster. [More]
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CELINA - A Celina man on Thursday pleaded guilty to the methamphetamine intoxication death of a Montezuma toddler in a negotiated plea agreement.
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CELINA - The owners of Romer's Catering, Inc. said they have decided to sell Overdrive Entertainment, located at 3769 State Route 127, after 15 years and several attempts to stay current.
AUGLAIZE COUNTY ­ Auglaize County will be the recipient of $4.7 million in Ohio Department of Transportation funding to improve an interchange at I-75 and U.S. Route 33 as part of $121 million in statewide funding.
West Bank Stories
Burkettsville rests on the Mercer-Darke county line off Ohio 118. Many of the town's fathers were German Catholic.
Beginning in the 1890s, the Most Precious Blood Order served area Catholic parishes. The order closed its novitiate in 1968.
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America's fish and wildlife conservation movement grew legs in 1903 after President Theodore Roosevelt explored California's Yosemite National Park w
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local football program captured an OHSAA record 12th state football championship in 2021.
The Flyers are currently chasing another state record.
DEGRAFF - After the defense held the line early, New Bremen's offense came through with one explosive play after another.
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Minster scored 17 points in the second quarter to take a 10-point halftime lead and then added 21 points in the fourth quarter for a 45-21 win over Mechanicsburg in the Division VII football regional quarterfinals on Friday in Mechanicsburg.