Wednesday, December 11th, 2013
Officer did not retain driver he stopped minutes before accident
By Kathy Thompson
The village of Coldwater and one of its police officers are being sued for more than $25,000 by a survivor and relatives of a man who died in a fiery crash in July 2012.
The lawsuit was filed in Mercer County Common Pleas Court by attorney Jose Lopez, who represents accident survivor Bethany Marie Wentworth, 22, of Greenville, and the family of Craig A. Gengler, 22, of Celina, who died. [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
If you predicted three years ago that there would be a story reminiscing on the athletic exploits of St. Marys Memorial High School graduate Maddie Goodwin, it would have been a safe bet to say the piece would revolve around softball.
That thought is so three years ago. [More]
Obituaries on December 11th, 2013
Larry F. Kittle, 61, Celina, died at 1:15 p.m. Dec. 9, 2013, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
Gilbert L. "Pete" Atkinson, 83, formerly of Wapakoneta, died at 8:25 p.m. Dec. 8, 2013, at Otterbein St. Marys. [More]
Edna Black, 69, New Bremen, died Dec. 9, 2013, at Joint Township District Hospital, St. Marys, following a short battle with cancer. [More]
Zeta Prueter, 91, formerly of New Knoxville, died at 12:50 a.m. Dec. 10, 2013, [More]
Neva E. Everett, 91, Celina, passed away Dec. 9, 2013, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
John H. Weng III, 66, St. Marys, died at 4:10 a.m. Dec. 8, 2013, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on December 11th, 2013
Subscriber stories on December 11th, 2013
WAPAKONETA - In an unusual twist, the seasonal flu so far appears to be dodging the elderly and concentrating on a younger population.
Cindy Jones,
CELINA - The city is in the process of endorsing a liquor license transfer that if approved by the state would allow the defunct Club Oasis on Main Street to reopen as a country themed bar/restaurant called Boots 'N' Bourbon.
COLDWATER - Coldwater school board members got tangled up on three contentious issues during a lengthy meeting Tuesday night.
The topics of debate involved spending money for school security, approving board members serving other organizations and bus maintenance.
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools was awarded a $15,000 grant to upgrade safety at the main entrances of the building.
Superintendent Greg Puthoff o
COLDWATER - The number of class periods may be reduced and instruction time extended for high school students next year.
High school principal Jaso
A Bucket Occasion dream come true for Celina woman
CELINA - A new business aims to help provide customers with thoughtful gifts in a hurry.
A Bucket Occasion recently opened at 5978 Miller Road, one mile north of Celina along U.S. 127. Owner Kris Rasneor of Celina has prepared gift buckets available or will make customized ones upon request.
VAN WERT - Celina and St. Marys each won two matches to improve to 3-1 in Western Buckeye League wrestling action after Tuesday's super triangular that also featured Van Wert and Ottawa-Glandorf at the Cougar Den in Van Wert.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local's girls basketball team improved to 6-0 after defeating Russia 55-37 in a Midwest Athletic Conference vs. Shelby County League matchup on Tuesday night at The Hangar.