Saturday, September 21st, 2024
From staff reports
As Ohio grapples with its most extreme drought in years, farmers are facing an alarming rise in the risk of combine fires, experts from The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) warn.
The record drought, which has left 95% of the state experiencing abnormal dryness or worse, is exacerbating conditions that can easily ignite fires in dry fields, according to a news release. [More]
Couchot's field goal lifts Coldwater past Minster 24-21
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - There was one thing both coaches agreed on after the Coldwater Cavaliers' kicker Bryce Couchet provided the winning margin with a 31-yard field goal to defeat the Minster Wildcats 24-21 in a battle of unbeaten teams at Memorial Field. [More]
Obituaries on September 21st, 2024
Kathleen Ann "Kay" Pavelka, 89, Celina, died Sept. 9, 2024.
A memorial Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma. [More]
Alma T. Schmitmeyer, 95, St. Henry, died Sept. 20, 2024.
Services are pending [More]
Local pictures on September 21st, 2024
Subscriber stories on September 21st, 2024
CELINA - Whether it's a floral or fruity scent, woody or earthy, clean or spicy, a local woman has all noses covered.
Rachel Post, 39, owns Light House Candle Studio, a pour-your-own candle and body care business that had its grand opening on Friday.
CELINA - A health commissioner who led a local agency through a pandemic and helped it gain national accreditation after nearly seven years of grueling work will exit in early November to become a liaison with the Ohio Department of Health.
FORT RECOVERY - There were contributions from all wings for St. John's on Friday as the Blue Jays defeated Fort Recovery 27-14 in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Barrenbrugge Park.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Bobby Morris rushed for 215 yards and two touchdowns as Celina outlasted Kenton for the Bulldogs' third-straight victory with a 38-35 victory over Kenton on Friday night at Robinson Field. The Bulldogs move to 3-1 in Western Buckeye League play with the win.
MARIA STEIN - There's a big banner hanging on the fence in the corner of Booster Stadium that simply says, "Chasing Perfection."
After 53 consecutive wins, including a 47-7 victory over the visiting New Bremen Cardinals Friday night, Marion Local is still chasing perfection.
ROSSBURG - A pair of drivers picked up their first career wins at Eldora Speedway on Friday night at the BeFour The Crowns Showdown that kicked off Four-Crown Weekend at the speedway.