Friday, June 2nd, 2023
St. Henry beats North Central in regional semifinals
By Gary R. Rasberry
ELIDA - Needing some big innings to get his team into the regional final, Lucas Clune stepped up in a big way.
The St. Henry junior pitched into the sixth inning and the Redskins got enough runs to make his effort worthwhile in beating North Central 5-1 in the Division IV regional semifinals at Ed Sandy Field in Elida. [More]
Obituaries on June 2nd, 2023
Beverly A. Fortkamp, age 54 of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the Wayne Hospital in Greenville. [More]
Carl J. "Red" Koverman, 85, formerly of New Bremen, died at 7:15 p.m. May 4, 2023, at Bethany Village in Centerville. [More]
Local pictures on June 2nd, 2023
Subscriber stories on June 2nd, 2023
CELINA - The parties involved in running an auction house in the city industrial park are taking steps to reopen the business after city officials shut it down last month for a zoning violation.
WAPAKONETA - The Ohio State Highway Patrol will hold an OVI checkpoint in Auglaize County on Friday evening.
The location of the checkpoint is expected to be announced this morning, according to an Ohio State Highway Patrol news release.
BOWLING GREEN - It took St. Marys two innings to erase an initial six-run deficit, but the Roughriders couldn't generate the same magic twice.
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Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
Max Baumstark had a home run and drove in three runs, and Zander Jones pitched six innings of one-hit baseball as Celina ACME improved to 2-0 with a 7-1 win over Fort Loramie on Thursday at Montgomery Field.
CELINA - Commencement for 200 Celina High School graduates of the class of 2023 was held May 21 at Celina Stadium.
Valedictorian Michelle Elston is the daughter of Steve and Robin Elston. She will attend University of South Carolina to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
By MICHELLE ELSTON
Valedictorian of Celina High School
Class of 2023
CELINA - To all of us sitting here today, give yourselves a pat on the ba
By CARLY HATHAWAY
Salutatorian of Celina High School
Class of 2023
CELINA - Good afternoon, I want to start off by showing my appreciation to
By REMORO OUBDA
Senior class president of Celina High School
Class of 2023
CELINA - Good evening, staff, parents, and most importantly the graduating class of 2023.
COLDWATER - Commencement for 102 Coldwater High School graduates of the class of 2023 was held May 28 in the Palace.
Allison Hamberg is valedictorian. She is the daughter of Mark and Natalie Hamberg. She will attend University of Notre Dame to study biological sciences (pre-med).
By ALLISON HAMBERG
Valedictorian of Coldwater High School
Class of 2023
COLDWATER - As I approach the end of my last year at Coldwater High Sc
By JENNA LEUGERS
Salutatorian of Coldwater High School
Class of 2023
COLDWATER - It's hard to believe my final year at Coldwater High school
FORT RECOVERY - Commencement for 66 Fort Recovery High School graduates of the class of 2023 was held May 21 in the Fort Site Field House.
Megan Knapke is valedictorian. She is the daughter of Bill and Janet Knapke. She will attend a college to major in psychology.
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery High School Principal Tony Stahl and senior class president Abby Knapke reflected on and shared their hopes for the cla
MARIA STEIN - Commencement for 75 Marion Local High School graduates was held May 21 in in the Hangar.
Valedictorian Drew Guggenbiller is the son of Matt and Kelly Guggenbiller.
MINSTER - Commencement for 59 Minster High School graduates was held May 28 at Minster Elementary School with a Baccalaureate Mass at St. Augustine Church.
NEW BREMEN - Commencement for 67 New Bremen High School graduates was held May 21 in the New Bremen High School gym.
Valedictorian Dylan Bambauer is the daughter of Rob and Michele Bambauer. He plans to attend the University of Dayton to major in mechanical engineering and minor in business.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Twenty New Knoxville seniors of the class of 2023 received their diplomas on May 28 at a commencement ceremony in the high school gymnasium.
ROCKFORD - Commencement for 64 graduating seniors of the class of 2023 and two graduating juniors was held May 21 at Parkway High School gym.
Valedictorian Aaron Cron is the son of Chris and Kari Cron. Salutatorian Gabrielle Stober is the daughter of Trey and Tafani Stober.
CELINA- Commencement for 67 St. Henry High School graduates of the class of 2023 and an exchange student was held May 28 at the St. Henry Middle School gym.
By LEAH HEITKAMP
St. Henry High School Class President
Class of 2023
ST. HENRY - This school year entailed a lot of opportunities for the St. H
ST. MARYS - Commencement for 178 St. Marys Memorial High School graduates of the class of 2023 was held May 28 at Grand Lake Health System Court.
Valedictorian Cadence Carpenter is the daughter of Norman and Kristen Carpenter. She will attend Ohio Northern University to major in pharmacy.