Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Obituaries on February 23rd, 2009
Ruth A. Deitsch, 84, 504 E. North St., Coldwater, died at 1:20 p.m. Feb. 20, 2009, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
Charles H. Firks, 85, 4920 Desoto Drive, Fort Wayne, Ind., died at 7:20 a.m. Feb. 19, 2009, at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne. [More]
Timothy C. "Tim" Hudson, 54, of Spencerville, died at 6:50 a.m. Feb. 21, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Death was due to cancer. [More]
Olivia M. Mescher, age 87 of Osgood, died at 12:04 a.m. Feb. 21, 2009, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
Stories on February 23rd, 2009
Equipment at the Celina Water Treatment Plant dates back to the 1950s from companies no longer in existence, but Superintendent Mike Sudman and his crew of seven continue to make do with what they have. [More]
Citizen of year chosen for his service
MINSTER - Community service is a way of life for Rick Schwartz - from being a village councilor to umpiring sporting events for local youths to singing in the church choir.
A Fort Recovery man escaped life-threatening injuries when the tractor he was operating slid on ice, traveled down an embankment and overturned on its top. The mishap occurred at 11:06 a.m. Saturday on Park Road near Fort Recovery.
A 22-year-old Celina man was shot accidentally in his left leg while cleaning his brother's gun cabinet in Fort Loramie on Feb. 14, according to a report from the Shelby County Sheriff's office.
LIMA - Fans had to wonder how the Celina Bulldogs would react after losing their first Western Buckeye League game on Friday when the team traveled to Herr Gymnasium on Saturday to face always-tough Lima Central Catholic. [More]
MARIA STEIN - Luke Bertke is going from the farm fields of Mercer County to the Ivy League.
The Marion Local product will attend Princeton University next season and will play football for the Tigers.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Experience was a key as the Celina girls swim team will be well represented at the Division II state swimming championships this week.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina placed 13 of its 14 wrestlers and will send eight to the Fostoria Division II District after finishing second at the Shawnee Sectional on Saturday at Lappin Gymnasium.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater picked up its fourth win in a row, handing Wapakoneta its 19th loss of the season with a 74-46 decision on
Local pictures on February 23rd, 2009