Monday, December 9th, 2013
Obituaries on December 9th, 2013
The Rev. Albert J. Fey, C.PP.S. 92, of the Kansas City Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, died Dec. 7, 2013, at St. Charles Center, Carthagena. [More]
Patricia Ann Voisard, 83, St. Marys, died Dec. 8, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, following an extended illness. [More]
Irene Agnes Frey, 86, formerly of St. Marys, died at 4:12 a.m. Dec. 7, 2013, at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. [More]
John Weng, 66, St. Marys, died unexpectedly Dec. 8, 2013, at Joint Township Dis [More]
Stories on December 9th, 2013
Coldwater knocks off Hartley in D-V state title game
MASSILLON - As has been the case for most of the season, when an opponent began to make things interesting, Coldwater's football team worked its magic to put the game out of reach. [More]
MASSILLON - People have tried to describe some of Brody Hoying's exploits on the football field many different ways.
Here's the easiest way, and it only takes three words:
Brody being Brody.
MASSILLON - Last year, Coldwater's senior football players became the first class in Ohio history to play in 60 games during their four years of high school.
Coldwater's season in review:
REGULAR SEASON
Kenton  L, 2-22
Bishop Hartley  W, 41-16
Versailles  W, 31-0
Delphos St. John's  W, 41-6
Minster  W, 35
Marion Local shuts out Glouster Trimble in inaugural D-VII championship game
MASSILLON - As Marion Local football coach Tim Goodwin anticipated, Glouster Trimble gave the Flyers a stiff battle in the first half.
The second half, though, showed why the Flyers are the best in Division VII. [More]
MASSILLON - Adam Bertke's mark on the Marion Local football program will be felt for a long time.
He led the Flyers to three straight state titles, the first Marion Local quarterback to achieve that feat.
High School Football State Championship Notes
MASSILLON - Tim Goodwin is still a young man, but his spot as one of the greatest high school football coaches in the state of Ohio was permanently etched in stone as Marion Local captured its seventh state football championship on Saturday night.
2013 Division VII State Champions
Marion Local's season in review:
REGULAR SEASON
Shawnee  W, 42-7
West Jefferson  W, 29-0
Parkway  W, 42-13
Fort Recovery  W, 33-0
Versailles  W, 28-
Local Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines
Celina's boys basketball team got off to a sizzling start and rolled to an 84-68 victory over Lima Senior on Saturday night at the Fieldhouse.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater's girls bowling team captured the Ohio High School Bowling Invitational Kick-Off Tournament held Saturday at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace.
A trial scheduled for Wednesday to appeal the amount the state owes two landowners for flood damage due to Grand Lake's West Bank spillway has been cancelled.
CELINA - A leadership and agriculture professor at Wright State University-Lake Campus is seeking a seat as Mercer County Commissioner.
Dr. Greg Ho
CELINA - A new event will be held next year with proceeds going toward improving the lake.
The Lake Improvement Association is sponsoring Luau on the Lake Feb. 15 at Romer's Catering and Entertainment on West Bank Road in Celina.
Local pictures on December 9th, 2013