Friday, May 23rd, 2014
Schneider steps down after long career
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Austin Schneider's childhood home in Michigan was a mere two blocks from the local library where he sat and read for hours.
One of his favorite books was a large novel about George Washington.
"I'd open the book and it had this repeat [More]
Division II District Baseball
By Colin Foster
BLUFFTON - The Celina and St. Marys baseball teams came up on the short end of the stick in the Division II district semifinal round Thursday at Bluffton University's Memorial Field.
Wapakoneta came from behind to beat Celina 4-3 in the second game, while the potent offensive attack of St. Marys was held to just four hits against Bath ace Colin Gossard in the first game, as the Roughriders' season came to an end with a 3-0 loss. [More]
Obituaries on May 23rd, 2014
Allyson M. Mescher, 37, Versailles, passed away at 1:45 p.m. May 20, 2014, in Versailles. [More]
The Rev. Harry Cavanaugh, C.PP.S., 85, died at 6:45 p.m. May 21, 2014, at St. C [More]
Florience "Dick" R. Dicke, 93, formerly of rural St. Marys, died at 4:05 p.m. May 21, 2014, at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home, Wapakoneta. [More]
Local pictures on May 23rd, 2014
Subscriber stories on May 23rd, 2014
CELINA - A probable case of the mumps was reported Thursday in a second-grade student at Celina Primary School.
The child - who had been immunized
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners are seeking public input on the proposed use of state funds for handicapped-accessibility at the courthouse and playground equipment at a Celina park.
CELINA - Bids received Thursday for work on the Celina-Coldwater bike path varied by about $55,000.
Mercer County Commissioners in April solicited quotes for the estimated $230,000 project to pave and enhance the bike path this fall.
CELINA - One hundred ninety-four members of the Celina High School class of 2014 will graduate at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Celina High School Stadium.
Division III District Baseball
ADA - A week after meeting for a league title, Coldwater and St. Henry will battle again for a district championship.
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Division III District Track and Field Meet
SPENCERVILLE - Tournament time arrived for area Division III athletes Thursday night at the district track meet at Spencerville.
Athletes competed in qualifying races in most running events. Seven events were completed, with area athletes winning four of them.
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