Friday, April 22nd, 2011
Prosecution continues deluge of witnesses in murder trial
By Shelley Grieshop
WAPAKONETA - Murder suspect Gordon W. Diggle, charged with the beating death of another man last fall, told his ex-girlfriend in a letter "I messed up."
The words were written by 30-year-old Diggle of St. Marys from his jail cell after his arrest in September, according to Rachel Dias of New Bedford, Mass., who also is the mother of Diggle's 7-year-old child. [More]
By Ryan Hines
VAN WERT - A pair of three-run home runs helped keep the Celina softball team on top of the Western Buckeye League standings.
Abbey Zacharias and Katie Kerr each slugged three-run bombs to help Celina to a 9-1 win over Van Wert on Tuesday night as the Bulldogs are now just one of two teams left unbeaten in the WBL standings. [More]
Obituaries on April 22nd, 2011
Former Burkettsville resident Edna Gdula, 88, died this morning, April 22, 2011 [More]
Harold E. Keller, 84, St. Marys, died at 2 p.m. April 21, 2011, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on April 22nd, 2011
Subscriber stories on April 22nd, 2011
ST. MARYS - School board members met in special session Thursday and approved more than $1 million in cuts for the 2011-12 school year. An additional $1 million in reductions may also be needed in 2012-2013 if the five-year, 7.9-mill emergency levy facing voters in May is not approved.
CELINA - Fire chief Doug Wolters' concerns about the reliability of his department's 34-year-old aerial truck will finally be relieved.
After month
Earth Day was established more than 40 years ago to awaken the public to methods of preserving the planet. The day of awareness, celebrated annually on this date, is recognized in several area communities doing their part to help the environment.
Three adults face charges of illegal manufacture of drugs after the Celina Police Department found a small cooler containing an active methamphetamine lab this week.
ST. HENRY - Treasurer Glenn Miller received a five year contract renewal this week at the regular board of education meeting.
Board of education members unanimously approved the extended contract for Miller, who has been at the St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools district for 30 years.
MARIA STEIN - It was by invitation only - a rare opportunity to view stored sacred art and hear observations of an internationally known sacred-art authority who also offered advice on preservation.
ROCKFORD - Parkway moved to 3-0 in Midwest Athletic Conference softball action as Emily Crowell drove in three runs and scattered three hits on the mound to lead the Panthers to a 7-1 win over Fort Recovery.
MINSTER - The Parkway Panthers' baseball team got timely hitting and great relief pitching from John Rollins to defeat the Minster Wildcats 8-5 in a re-scheduled Midwest Athletic Conference contest on Thursday afternoon at Hanover Street Park.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Mike Siefker scattered two hits and a walk as the Bulldogs picked up their first Western Buckeye League win of the season with an 11-1 triumph in five innings over Van Wert on Thursday at Montgomery Field.