Monday, February 4th, 2013
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - The chance of Grand Lake receiving an alum treatment this year is slim, according to Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Jim Zehringer.
"With the shallowness of the lake and the wind that keeps stirring (sediment) up, scientists say the benefit is marginal and our money may be better spent keeping it from coming in and treating the lake in other ways," Zehringer told those at the Lake Improvement Association meeting Saturday. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Kyle Stahl's attempt to put the dagger to Celina for a second time this season just missed at the end of regulation.
Ryan Hoyng's payback basket in overtime did not.
Hoyng hit a running jumper down the middle of the lane just before the buzzer in overtime to give Celina a 62-61 victory over top-ranked St. Henry on Saturday night at the Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on February 4th, 2013
Carolyn D. Phillips, 60, Celina, died of natural causes at 12:30 a.m. Feb. 3, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Doris M. Moeller, 87, Celina, died at 2:12 p.m. Feb. 3, 2013, at Miami Valley H [More]
Shirley A. Lageman, 77, New Knoxville, died at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 2, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, following an extended illness. [More]
Ruth Buckloh, 100, Coldwater, died at 5:03 a.m. Feb. 4, 2013, at the Gardens of [More]
Fr. Bernard J. Mullen, 90, of the Kansas City Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood died Feb. 1, 2013, at St. Charles Center in Carthagena. [More]
Thomas Poppe, 44, St. Marys, died Feb. 3, 2013, at a St. Marys residence.
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Lawrence G. Noll, 74, Minster, died at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 2013, at Joint Township Memorial District Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Marlene M. McClurg, 93, Versailles, died 2:20 p.m. Feb. 2, 2013, at the Gardens in Celina. [More]
Local pictures on February 4th, 2013
Subscriber stories on February 4th, 2013
The state this week plans to open both tubes at the base of Grand Lake's West Bank spillway to lower the water level as part of a second lake level management test.
Area woman sends shawls to Newtown
COLDWATER - Beverly Farrenkopf was overwhelmed with sadness and a desire to help when she learned about the shootings in Newtown, Conn., in mid-December.
A recent drug bust ended with the arrests of seven area residents.
The arrests involving sales of heroin and marijuana were made Jan. 30 following
Weekend Wrestling Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Wapakoneta won five individual championships and ran away with the Western Buckeye League wrestling tournament title to be crowned league champs on Saturday at the Elida Fieldhouse.
Local Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles swept the team titles at the annual Coldwater Invitational for Midwest Athletic Conference swimming schools on Saturday at the Celina YMCA.
West Ohio High School Bowling Conference
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater boys' bowling team was denied a chance to clinch an outright title on Saturday as Versailles handed the Cavaliers their first loss of the season in West Ohio High School Bowling Conference action at Olympic Lanes in Van Wert.