Saturday, November 23rd, 2013
By Amy Kronenberger
ST. MARYS - When the school district faced more than $1 million in budget cuts last year and reduced staffing levels, residents heeded the call for help.
Volunteers - mostly mothers and grandmothers who help in their child or grandchild's classroom - have aided the school for many years. However, Primary School Principal Sue Sherman recently touted the work of those who have gone above and beyond to run the libraries and perform other tasks. [More]
28th Annual OVISCO Classic
By Ryan Hines
CELINA - Marion Local and St. Henry will play in Monday's championship game of the 28th annual OVISCO Classic after defeating a pair of Mercer County rivals during Friday's semifinals at Celina's Fieldhouse.
The Flyers broke open a tight game with a strong run to start the third quarter en route to a 52-37 victory over the Cavaliers in the first game of the night. [More]
Obituaries on November 23rd, 2013
John Henry Heckler, 86, Celina, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Nov. 22, 2013, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina. [More]
William J. Cartwright, 47, Celina, died Nov. 22, 2013, at his residence.
He was born April 15, 1967, in Lima to Jay and Kathy Luma Cartwright. [More]
Richard "Dick" Young, 80, Celina, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 10:58 p.m. Nov. 21, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina. [More]
Local pictures on November 23rd, 2013
Subscriber stories on November 23rd, 2013
CELINA - It's been a busy year in the city as officials tackled several big street projects.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars were set aside in this year's budget for work on Brandon Avenue, Haveman Road and Walnut and East Market streets.
Official says hard to gauge impact on overall water quality
GRAND LAKE - Grand Lake dredge crews this year have broken another record for the amount of sediment removed from Ohio's largest inland lake.
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NEW BREMEN - A 6-0 run to start the second half gave New Bremen an eight-point lead, but the Cardinals had to hold off a fourth-quarter rally by Indian Lake to open the girls basketball season with a 54-47 win over the Lakers at Cardinal Gymnasium on Friday night.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville outscored Elida 18-4 in the second quarter to take the lead and then outscored the Bulldogs 35-20 in the second half to earn a convincing 60-38 win at the Kewpee Classic at Bath High School on Friday night.