Tuesday, August 29th, 2023
Area man killed by Celina police Friday
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A special prosecutor will be brought in to review a state agency's investigation into a Celina police-involved fatal shooting once the report is completed in four to six weeks, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Erin Minor.
Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva Yarger will assume the role of special prosecutor in the police shooting that left 24-year-old Corey Andrew of St. Marys dead early Friday morning. [More]
MAC makeup has remained solid throughout its history
By Gary R. Rasberry
In an era where schools change conferences on the drop of the hat on both the high school and collegiate levels, the Midwest Athletic Conference has remained a small fraternity of members and former members.
Only 14 schools can lay claim of being in the MAC over the 50 years of existence. No school has ever been kicked out of the conference. Two schools have left on their own and another merged with another MAC member. [More]
Obituaries on August 29th, 2023
Fr. James McCabe, C.PP.S., 91, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, [More]
Lucille A. Schott age 90, of Union City, Ohio, passed away at 10:12 am Thursday, August 24, 2023, at her residence. [More]
Juanna Carson, formerly of Coldwater, passed away on June 30, 2023 while in hospice care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. [More]
Carol L. Hays, 93, of St. Marys, OH died 11:15 p.m. Friday August 25, 2023 at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Michael John Schwieterman, age 79, from Guntersville, AL, passed away on August 15, 2023. [More]
Irene A. Doenges, age 95 of Minster died at 8:25 PM on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen, Ohio. [More]
Jake J. Schwartz, 7 months and 20 days, Bryant, Ind., died at 4:33 p.m. Aug. 27, 2023, at Riley Hospital For Children, Indianapolis. [More]
Robert Lee Newland, 74, died Aug. 27, 2023.
Calling is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. [More]
Local pictures on August 29th, 2023
Subscriber stories on August 29th, 2023
CELINA - Two people have been indicted on misdemeanor charges stemming from alleged abuse at Victorum Learning Center.
Stephanie Lawrence, 42, St. Marys, was charged with first degree misdemeanor assault and first degree misdemeanor endangering children, according an indictment filed on Aug. 17.
ST. MARYS - City council members on Monday heard first reading of an ordinance to donate a property on North Front Street to Auglaize Housing Development, Inc., a non-profit which provides housing and related services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
CELINA - City council members on Monday night passed first reading of legislation to establish a volunteer tree commission.
Once its members are seated, the commission will be tasked with providing direct input on a new city tree ordinance to be considered by city council members.
ST. MARYS - The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office and numerous additional agencies were involved in a vehicle pursuit at 2:22 a.m. Sunday.
The sheri
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday awarded a nearly $2.5 million contract for street reconstruction.
Councilors passed final reading of
ST. HENRY - In a brief meeting Monday night, village administrator Stanley Sutter informed village councilors that the fall clean up will be held Sept. 16.
COLDWATER - Village councilors on Monday took steps to annex an 18-acre tract of land south of West Sycamore Street in Coldwater.
Councilors moved to enter into an agreement with Butler Township for property adjacent to the village.
CELINA - Marion Local started slow in the first three sets and found itself on the brink of defeat, but in the fourth, the Flyers flipped the switch.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
One thing I love about fishing in Ohio is that the weather is always changing. Fishing can be an up-and-down sport. One day, the fish are biting, the next day they are gone.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville won the first two sets, then saw Botkins come back to force a fifth set before picking up the 31-29, 25-16, 23-25, 24-26, 15-11 victory in non-conference volleyball action in Botkins on Monday.