Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Another festival is brewing on the horizon after Minster Civic Association representatives received the official go-ahead to host a beer-tasting event featuring 75 different varieties on tap.
"Bock to Rock" will take place May 31 from 4 to 11 p.m. at Four Seasons Park with organizers intending the first-time event to become an annual festival. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
For the second straight day to start the spring sports season, the first inning was not a good one for the Celina Bulldogs baseball team.
Marion Local took advantage of a two-out error that allowed two runs to score and then added a third in the first frame to take a 3-0 lead - the second time in as many games the Bulldogs allowed three runs in the first inning. [More]
Obituaries on April 2nd, 2008
Kathleen M. Brickner, 58, Van Wert, died at 8:15 a.m. April 1, 2008, at her residence. Death was due to cancer. [More]
Debra S. Fannon, 52, of 12797 state Route 29, St. Marys, died at 12:36 a.m. Apr [More]
Berta Katherine Haller, 90, Van Wert, died at 9:40 p.m. March 31, 2008, at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on April 2nd, 2008
Subscriber stories on April 2nd, 2008
Rockford Village Administrator Jeff Long is urging residents to complete an income survey required by the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) for a possible $500,000 grant.
Senior citizens and others who don't usually file tax forms but would like to get a rebate check are not up against the same April deadline for returning their simple version of the 1040A as most taxpayers.
MINSTER - Officials are seeking $1.4 million in enhancement grant funds for a proposed streetscape project along Fourth Street in the heart of Minster.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Bill Geeslin got the spring sports season started with a gem of a performance on the hill for the Coldwater baseball team.
A St. Marys man is using technology in his home inspection business that allows him to see problems invisible to the naked eye.
Jim Freewalt, owner
Stepping Ahead Learning Center, 802 Weis St., Coldwater, is expanding its facility to meet a need for more child care and preschool services in the area.