Saturday, September 25th, 2010
Not all sites tested due to shallow water
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Alum application was scrapped at two of five sites on Grand Lake this week because the water was too shallow, but treated areas produced positive results, officials say.
The treatment is part of a 60-day pilot study being conducted by the state of Ohio to determine if alum (aluminum sulfate) can help rid Grand Lake of toxic blue-green algae. Alum binds phosphorous and makes it sink to the lake's bottom, taking away the algae's food source. [More]
By Mark Ruschau
VERSAILLES - The Coldwater Cavaliers stayed alive in the Midwest Athletic Conference football race chase as they went on the road on Friday night and used a great defensive effort to knock off the number-two state ranked team in Division V.
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By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats secured their first win of the season on their Homecoming night, a 27-20 triumph over the rival New Bremen Cardinals.
It was also the first win in the career of Minster coach Nate Moore, and many members of the student body gathered in the end zone after the game chanting "We want Moore! We want Moore!"
The jubilant Wildcat coach obliged the fans by sprinting through their tunnel, giving high fives to all on his way to join his victorious team. [More]
Obituaries on September 25th, 2010
Nicholas Leo Franck, 10, St. Henry, died Sept. 23, 2010, as the result of a farm accident. [More]
Elizabeth H. Hoffhines, 97, formerly of Rockford, died Sept. 22, 2010, in Casa Grande, Arizona. [More]
Bertha A. Selhorst, 88, Coldwater, died at 5:32 p.m. Sept. 23, 2010, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on September 25th, 2010
Subscriber stories on September 25th, 2010
Volunteers make coverlets to comfort youngsters
NEW BREMEN - Blanketeers arrive at St. Paul United Church of Christ each month armed with colorful fleece, sturdy shears and a desire to bring comfort to youngsters dealing with illness, trauma or the death of a loved one.
COLDWATER - Teaching young people to recognize indicators of depression and the warning signs of emotional and behavioral problems are the goals of the Red Flags program underway at Coldwater Exempted Village Schools.
Bulldogs fight out of 22-point hole to rally and win fourth straight game
CELINA - A record-setting performance by the Celina passing offense has the Bulldogs looking down on the rest of the Western Buckeye League.
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CELINA - There have been some outstanding quarterback-wide receiver combinations in the past for Celina football.
Jeff Wiley to Tim Frysinger in the mid-1980s, Mike Bath to Brian Knapke in the early 1990s and Trent Dysert to Chad Highley in the late 1990s.
ANNA - Two teams with completely different strategies went at it on Friday night at Booster Field, and the end result was a strange but highly entertaining contest.
ST. HENRY - Big plays, in all facets of the game, sparked Delphos St. John's as the top-ranked team in Division VI won its 13th straight Midwest Athletic Conference game with a 31-7 triumph over St. Henry on Friday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Brandon Moorman rushed for 177 yards and three touchdowns as Parkway snapped a three-game losing streak in rallying to beat Fort Recovery 21-7 on Friday night at Panther Stadium in Rockford.
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Wapakoneta used its powerful running game to knock off Ottawa-Glandorf, the second-ranked team in Division IV, 42-21 win at Harmon Field on Friday night.
ROSSBURG - World of Outlaw Sprint Car Series drivers Jac Haudenschild and Sammy Swindell are two of the most accomplished sprint car drivers in the long history of Eldora Speedway.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina finished third and Shawnee dominated the four-team Western Buckeye League girls golf tournament held Friday at Shawnee Country Club.