Monday, December 16th, 2013
By Doug Drexler
A weak economy has increased demand at local food banks, but an influx of donations is ensuring, for the most part, needs are getting met.
More people are coming to the food banks because they have seen their income shrink due to reduced work hours or lower-paying jobs, officials say. [More]
Obituaries on December 16th, 2013
Carlos "Moon" Mullins, 70, of Celina, passed away at 9:02 p.m. Dec. 13, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
David L. Hole, 60, Celina, passed away at his residence Dec. 14, 2013.
He was born Jan. 19, 1953, in Celina, to Donald and Lucille Joseph Hole. [More]
Larry L. VanTilburg, 78, formerly of Celina, died Dec. 14, 2013, at 4:30 a.m. at Brownsburg Health Care, Brownsburg, Ind. [More]
Lois Ruck, 77, St. Marys, died at 8:43 a.m. Dec. 14, 2013, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. [More]
Jane Hellwarth, 93, Celina, passed away Dec. 15, 2013, at The Laurels of Shane [More]
Local pictures on December 16th, 2013
Subscriber stories on December 16th, 2013
CELINA - The local health department was recently granted more than $8,000 to implement a program that stores critical information on special needs of residents for use during disasters.
A Celina man sentenced in 2009 to nine years in prison for his part in the traffic deaths of four Marion Local High School graduates is seeking early release.
Minster loses second half lead against Wapakoneta
WAPAKONETA - The weekend's winter storm could not keep Minster and Wapakoneta from battling in boys basketball action.
The Wildcats, however, were
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater had a dominating day as the Cavalier wrestlers won the Madison Mohawk Wrestling Tournament down in Middletown on Saturday.