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Thursday, October 19th, 2023
Mayoral candidates debate in St. Marys
St. Marys Mayor
By Abigail Miller
  ST. MARYS - Candidates Ashley R. Randolph and Joseph E. Hurlburt Jr. shared their visions for the city during a mayoral debate hosted by the St. Marys Rotary Club on Wednesday afternoon.
The two are vying to become the next mayor of St. Marys in the Nov. 7 general election. Mayor Patrick McGowan is in his final months heading up the city after deciding not to seek another term. [More]
5-year levy on ballot this election
Jefferson Township fire levy
By William Kincaid
Voters in Jefferson Township will decide on a five-year, 1.8-mill renewal property tax levy for fire protection and ambulance services in the Nov. 7 general election.
The levy would continue to generate $146,000 per year and the owner of a $100,000 home would continue to pay $49 annually. [More]
Cavs move on
Panthers' season ends in sweep by Titans
By Tom Haines
COLDWATER - Top-seeded Coldwater advanced to the Division III volleyball district semifinals, while Midwest Athletic Conference rival Parkway bowed out in the sectional final Wednesday night.
The Cavaliers swept Paulding 25-9, 25-10, 25-8 in the opening match, while Parkway fell 25-17, 25-16, 26-24 in the nightcap at the Palace. [More]
Obituaries on October 19th, 2023
Nancy Jamerson
Nancy Ellen Jamerson, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peac [More]
Madonna Gutshall
With profound sadness, we share the passing of Madonna L. Gutshall, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. [More]
Rodney Downey
Rodney E. Downey, 78, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Robert Pleiman
Robert A. Pleiman, age 89, of Coldwater, died on Tuesday, October 17 2023 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
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Subscriber stories on October 19th, 2023
2 kids face expulsion in wake of shooting scare
CELINA - Two high school students are facing expulsion following an investigation into concerns about a potential school shooting at Celina High School on Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
Members hear update on school program
NEW BREMEN - School board members learned the district is contracting with a new company for its after-school speed and strength training program in a brief meeting Wednesday.
Montezuma councilors OK village insurance policy
MONTEZUMA- Village councilors on Wednesday night approved a village insurance policy of $2,612 with Stolly Insurance of Celina.
Village administrat
Redskins, Indians advance to Kalida district
ST. HENRY - Both top seeds moved on to the next round of the Division III volleyball tournament with sweeps in their sectional finals on Wednesday at Redskin Gymnasium in St. Henry.
All-MAC Volleyball
Etzler, Schrader earn top honors
A pair of juniors shared the top honor as the Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball coaches held their vote for all-conference teams.
New Bremen's
Area Roundup
Rangers win opener
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville got two goals in the first half and added a pair in the second half to open the Division III boys soccer tournament with a 4-1 win over Ottawa-Glandorf on Wednesday in Ottawa.
MAC, WBL titles both on line in Week Ten
The final week of the high school football regular season has arrived with the scenario that every team would like to be in: conference championships on the line.
Computer Points Roundup
Teams get final chance to lock up spots, seeds
  This is the final week of the regular season, and the schedule-makers have given us two fantastic conference championship games. In the Western Buck
Two-Minute Drill

MINSTER at VERSAILLES
H.B. Hole Field
Last Season: Joel Gehret rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns and Connor Stonebraker passed for two scores in the Tigers' 35-6 win at Memorial Field.
Goal Line
Impact Players
Offense
Braylon Gabes, ATH, Celina
25 carries for 147 yards and two touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 17-0 win over Defiance.
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