Tuesday, September 12th, 2023
Obituaries on September 12th, 2023
Jeffrey "J.J." Dean Johnides, 71, formerly of Celina, OH died 5:30 a.m. Friday September 1, 2023 at his residence in New Albany, OH. [More]
Dale L. Shellenberger, age 73, of New Knoxville, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 12:09 P.M. [More]
Tristan M. Fullenkamp, age 26, of St. Henry, died Saturday, September 9th, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. [More]
Gerard Knapke, age 86 of Van Wert died Friday, September 8, 2023 at Hearth and [More]
Stories on September 12th, 2023
Council hears more about drag shows
CELINA - Any attempts to regulate activities such as a drag show in city parks will be deemed unconstitutional, said city law director George Moore at Monday night's regular city council meeting.
Reception to be held at gallery
NEW BREMEN - A new exhibit at Art Source Ohio will invite viewers to self-reflect with a collection of abstract multimedia paintings and conceptual glass sculptures. [More]
ST. MARYS - City council members heard first reading of an ordinance to enter into a contract with Pohlkat Inc. for lime sludge removal without taking officials bids.
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday heard first reading of an ordinance awarding a three-year lease of the Komminsk Farmland.
Mann Farms LLC submitted the highest bid of $142,506 to lease the 139.45 acres from 2024 to 2026.
COLDWATER - Village council members on Monday learned work continues on street projects in the village.
Village administrator/ engineer Eric Thomas
ST. HENRY - Village councilors on Monday accepted local government funds from the state.
Councilors approved a resolution to accept and transfer $48,246.95 in local government funds into the village general fund.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members learned Monday night that the steady rise in student enrollment has continued this year.
Board members also were advised that the latest phase of weight room upgrades has been completed.
CELINA - Just when it looked like Celina would come through with a victory over Shawnee in Western Buckeye League girls soccer, Kamryn Morris offere
Grand Lake Fishing Report
What a gorgeous weekend we just had! I hope everyone got out and enjoyed the cool air mornings and the warm air afternoons.
It's really cool to
The MAC at 50
Parkway had historic season in winning first MAC football title
None of the 43 players on Parkway's football roster this season were born in 1973 when their program raised the Midwest Athletic Conference's inaugural conference football title. [More]
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
Coldwater needed a double tiebreaker to pull out a Midwest Athletic Conference win over Delphos St. John's in a boys golf match at the Mercer County Elks on Monday afternoon.
Local pictures on September 12th, 2023