Saturday, December 23rd, 2006
By Margie Wuebker
"I'll Be Home for Christmas," a popular tune recorded by Bing Crosby during World War II, holds special significance at this time of year for area residents with loved ones stationed in faraway places.
Greg and Joann Maltinsky of Minster are no strangers when it comes to marking the holiday without their son Paul, a member of the U.S. Army's First Infantry. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys got a big night from Adam Johns in picking up their first win of the season with a 62-56 win at Perry on Friday night. The loss was the first of the season for the Commodores.
Johns, the Roughriders' 6-6 senior center, scored 20 points and pulled down 16 rebounds to pace the Roughriders. [More]
Obituaries on December 23rd, 2006
Kathryn L. "Kay" Adams, 77, of rural Rawson, died at 4:40 p.m. Dec. 21, 2006, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Findlay. [More]
Michael L. "Chicken" Bertke, 48, 7726 state Route 219, Celina, died Dec. 22, 2006, at his home. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Jean W. Flinchbaugh, 83, formerly of Kettering, died Dec. 9, 2006, at Otterbein-St. Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Mary Helen Harpring, 87, died Dec. 22, 2006, at Woodcrest Nursing Center, Decatur, Ind., where she was a resident. [More]
Elma Irene Painter, 96, 202 Glenn St., Mendon, died at 8:55 a.m. Dec. 21, 2006, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
Jane E. Schelich, 56, of Celina, died at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 2006, at her home. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Local pictures on December 23rd, 2006
Subscriber stories on December 23rd, 2006
A Findlay Municipal Court judge has been appointed to the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals to replace former Judge Robert Cupp, who recently won election to the Ohio Supreme Court.
A St. Marys family fled their home early Friday morning when fire broke out before 6:30 a.m.
The family, whose name was not released, made their way out of the home at 304 Lynn St. before St. Marys City firefighters arrived, according to Capt. Dave Kramer.
COLDWATER - Friday night's Van Wert-Coldwater came down to streaks.
The Cougars, coming in unbeaten, used a hot streak to take a 27-19 lead at the half. The Cavaliers responded with an 8-0 run in a stretch of 30 seconds to tie the game early in the third quarter.