Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
By Margie Wuebker
MARIA STEIN - Second-grader Natalie Rethman enters the Marion Elementary School gym intent on shooting some hoops.
With her pink, gray and white tennis shoes firmly planted against the foul line, she bounces the basketball twice while focusing on the rim. She launches the ball effortlessly and watches it sail through the net with a muted swish. [More]
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - Jamey French, director of development and marketing for State of the Heart Hospice, believes there is no such thing as a bad day.
"Every day has perfect moments and imperfect moments," the Greenville man told guests attending the ni [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
This weekend, Todd Boeckman will hope to take advantage of the warm and sunny weather, get a round of golf in on Saturday, then spend time with friends and family as well.
But the former St. Henry and Ohio State quarterback is also hoping to hear a phone call from one of 32 teams in the National Football League. [More]
Obituaries on April 23rd, 2009
Alex J. Bruggeman, 77, formerly of New Bremen, died at 10:30 p.m. April 18, 2009, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Tim J. Forsthoefel, 50, of Pipersville, Pa., died April 20, 2009. Death was due to an apparent stroke. [More]
Edith Kruger, 93, of Neptune, died at 1:04 a.m. April 23, 2009.
Arrangements [More]
Freedus A. McDermitt, 91, of 21099 St. Marys River Road, Spencerville, died at 4:30 a.m. April 21, 2009, at The Gardens of Wapakoneta. [More]
Albert J. Steinbrunner, 89, 2270 Burrville Road, Fort Recovery, died at 7:45 p.m. April 22, 2009, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on April 23rd, 2009
Subscriber stories on April 23rd, 2009
Celina High School Assistant Principal Kevin Mast has been promoted to business manager.
Board of education members approved the move this week. Mast will replace current Business Manager Mike McKirnan, who retires in August.
ST. MARYS - Results from a recent Ohio EPA investigation into the piles of debris in the St. Marys Foundry dumping area indicate some areas need cleaned up. The foundry already has taken steps toward compliance.
WAPAKONETA - A St. Henry resident and a Wapakoneta businessman were in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday morning on charges they solicited a 15-year-old girl for sex.
FORT RECOVERY - Freemont Street located behind the Fort Recovery High School will get a new overlay of asphalt this summer, Fort Recovery village council members learned this week.
For the first time ever, the city of Celina is considering a lease agreement to allow Freedom Days Family Picnic Inc. to use lakefront property for its summer festival. The lease is needed in order for festival organizers to obtain a state license to sell bingo pull-tabs.
A 44-year-old St. Marys man has pleaded not guilty to charges he raped and molested two children under the age of 13.
Robert G. Wagner, 200 N. Knox
In the late 1970s, Tracy Gaerke endured her first dose of track and field, as she, her twin sister Teri, and brothers, Todd and Troy, sprinted toward and then attempted to hurdle over 4-5 foot shrubs on the family farm.
ROCKFORD - The Parkway baseball team snapped a six-game losing streak by battling back several times against New Knoxville on Wednesday, before picking up a 7-6 win on a controversial play with two outs and the bases loaded.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster improved to 9-2 on the season, beating Crestview 10-8 on Wednesday at Hanover Street Park. The Knights drop to 7-2.