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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Survivors learn tips on looking, feeling well
By Shelley Grieshop
Eyeliner, blush and lip-gloss are fun to talk about.
Radiation burns and hair loss are not.
On Monday night, six area women found a way to mix the topics, learn a little about make-up and share their journey with cancer.
"Now's the time to have fun," said Theresia Hedrick, one of two licensed cosmetologists who offered tips to participants of the first-ever "Look Good, Feel Better" session at the Grand Lake Regional Cancer Center in Celina. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT RECOVERY - When Monday's St. Henry-Fort Recovery boys basketball game ended, one had to think that Paul Staugler was watching from above, with a grin on his face.
Staugler, the longtime voice of the Indians who passed away last year after a battle with cancer, was honored before the game as a public address system that was purchased through contributions from a memorial fund set up after his passing was dedicated in his honor. [More]
Obituaries on February 9th, 2010
Edna Borgerding, 87, 236 E. Columbus St., St. Henry, died this morning, Feb. 9, [More]
James D. Braden, 19, 104 Second St., New Bremen, died at 8:10 p.m. Feb. 5, 2010 [More]
Dorothy "Dottie" Hunley, 36, of Celina, died Feb. 3, 2010. Death was due to a brain tumor. [More]
Declan Saintignon, 49, of St. Marys, died at 7:33 p.m. Feb. 8, 2010, at Van Wer [More]
Former New Bremen resident Louise M. J. Schwartz, 88, died at 3:05 p.m. Feb. 5, 2010, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Barbara Swanson, 80, of St. Marys, died Feb. 9, 2010, at Lima Memorial Health S [More]
Local pictures on February 9th, 2010
Subscriber stories on February 9th, 2010
Celina
Celina City council members continue to look for ways to gut expenditures as a $1.3 million deficit looms on the 2010 budget.
Council's personnel a
Grand Lake area
Get ready for blizzard conditions if the predicted onslaught of heavy snow and brisk winds arrive, according to local weather forecaster Dennis Howic
NEW BREMEN - Elementary principal Karen Smith will retire in June, capping a 39-year career with New Bremen Local Schools.
Board of education membe
Students make angels for survivors
St. MARYS - There are 300 angels in the Tri Star building waiting to be given to area cancer survivors at the annual spring fundraising events in Auglaize and Mercer counties.
MARIA STEIN - Design work will commence shortly on Safe Routes to School projects, according to reports presented at the Marion Local Schools board of education meeting Monday.
Coldwater
COLDWATER - Village Manager-Engineer Eric Thomas reported village streets were looking "pretty good" after a weekend snowfall dumped more than seven inches of snow.
FORT RECOVERY - The way the teams played on Monday night, it was worth the wait for St. Henry and Fort Recovery to take the court in conference basketball action.
Compiled by Ryan Hines
The Celina boys basketball team struggled at the start, but a spark from Darin Waterman helped the Bulldogs to a road victory over Kenton on Monday night.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater reached a milestone in its boys basketball program as the Cavaliers improved to 12-2 on the season with a 68-52 win over New Knoxville on Monday night at The Palace.