Thursday, February 15th, 2007
By Margie Wuebker
Heavy snow and frigid temperatures can be a lethal combination for area residents who head outside with shovel in hand to clear sidewalks and driveways.
Even those out for a walk are at risk without proper precautions.
Two Celina men have died in recent days after spending time outdoors. [More]
By Shelley Grieshop
Apparently it takes more than a blizzard to foil a romantic notion.
Coldwater florist Theresa Jutte waded through knee-high snow and jumped shrubs to deliver Valentine's Day roses late Tuesday, just hours before a severe winter storm paralyzed the Grand Lake area. [More]
By Margie Wuebker
There is plenty of silver hair at the golden arches in Celina, but owner Mary Monfort and manager Josh Vorhees do not mind it the least.
"Older workers add such stability to the workforce here at McDonald's," Monfort says. "They serve as good role models for younger employees."
Three crew members - Pat Hittle, Judy Piper and Carolyn Leffler - comprise the coveted senior brigade at the local fast food restaurant. [More]
Obituaries on February 15th, 2007
Elsie M. Farmer, 67, of Rockford, died Feb. 11, 2007, at St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe, La. [More]
Jerome Hoelscher, 62, Celina, died Feb. 14, 2007.
Services are pending at Cis [More]
Esther M. Jutte, 83, 2800 Siegrist-Jutte Road, Fort Recovery, died at 12:35 a.m. Feb. 14, 2007, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
LaRue S. Moeller, 92 formerly of 114 S. Wayne St., St. Marys, died at 3:55 p.m. [More]
Celina native Dorothy M. Scifres, 84, 11457 60 Terrance North, Seminole, Fla., died at 6:55 a.m. Feb. 10, 2007, at her residence. [More]
Hershel L. Sowders, 68, 680 N. Walnut St., Celina, died Feb. 13, 2007, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on February 15th, 2007
Subscriber stories on February 15th, 2007
The Celina Rotary Walkway has experienced yet another hiccup before construction can begin.
The award of the construction contract was held up at M
An Allen County man faces prison time when he appears March 7 in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Robert L. Kugler, 51, of Lima, has pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence and receiving stolen property, both fourth-degree felonies.
A few move, one closes and new ones open
Business relocations, a closing and a new business, has changed the look of shop fronts, mostly along Main Street in Celina.
Ron's Appliance Wareh
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
With league titles pretty much sewn up in both the Midwest Athletic Conference and Western Buckeye League, the plan now for area teams in the final two weeks of the regular season is to get ready for the postseason.
6:30 p.m. Friday - Cardinals Gymnasium
Tip-Off: The Cavs split their weekend, beating St. John's on Friday before suffering a close loss to Kenton on Saturday.
The Cardinals got a big ni
6:30 p.m. Friday - Arnzen Gymnasium
Tip-Off: The Wildcats suffered through a big injury, which didn't help them as they lost to Marion last Friday in their only game of the weekend. Leading scorer Zac Boeke is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL, which will certainly hurt Minster on both ends of the floor.
6:30 p.m. Friday - Redskins Gymnasium
Tip-Off: The Tigers pulled away from an injury-depleted Parkway squad to gain a half-game lead on four other teams for second place in the MAC on Friday. On Saturday, Versailles hammered Twin Valley South on the road.
6:30 p.m. Friday - Celina Fieldhouse
Tip-Off: Celina picked up a big win in knocking Ottawa-Glandorf out of WBL contention with a last-second win at the Fieldhouse last Friday. Then on Saturday, Celina battled perennial power Toledo Central Catholic before falling by two points.
6:30 p.m. Friday - The Hangar
Tip-Off: The Rangers took care of business in capturing the MAC title outright for the first time - and the first title overall in 10 years - with a win over St. Henry. A victory on Saturday over Perry made the Rangers 17-0 on the season.
6:30 p.m. Friday - McBroom Gymnasium
Tip-Off: The Bulldogs come in on a positive note after beating Marion Local on Monday. Denny Thompson's squad has picked up the pace of late after a rough start to the season.