Thursday, August 14th, 2014
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City officials overnight closed off the 100 block of South Ash Street after determining gasoline had seeped from the Sunoco Gas Station into a nearby 12-inch storm sewer line.
The Celina Fire Department isolated the contaminated storm sewer line from the gas station to Domino's Pizza, both on East Market Street, by plugging each end with inflatable blocking devices. Officials said they don't believe the gasoline spread beyond that stretch. [More]
By William Kincaid
ST. MARYS - On Saturday, a 36-year-old pharmacist moonlighting as a concert promoter and his team of 30 faithful will seek to transform Skip Baughman Stadium into a beacon of hope for the devoted, the lost and anyone else who wants to come to a free Christian music festival. [More]
Obituaries on August 14th, 2014
Larry Brodbeck, 71, Celina, died June 14, 2014.
Memorial services with milita [More]
Rita H. Evers, 88, Burkettsville, passed away Aug. 13, 2014, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Marvin Van Riggs, 28, Union City, Ind., died 12:21 p.m. Aug. 4, 2014, at Grandview Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on August 14th, 2014
Subscriber stories on August 14th, 2014
CELINA - Celene Chapman frowned as her tiny frog lay motionless at the starting line inside the crowded Junior Fair tent on Wednesday.
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NEW BREMEN - Teachers and principals will incorporate character education into the curriculum this school year, superintendent Howard Overman told board of education members Wednesday night.
FORT RECOVERY - All Fort Recovery High School students will have laptop computers this year as part of a one-to-one initiative, principal Jeff Hobbs told board of education members this week.
ROCKFORD - Parkway school officials hope to have computers in students' hands for the 2015-16 school year.
A goal for the 2015-16 school year will
Wednesday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Kelly Stahl won a playoff against St. Henry's Haleigh Staugler to take medalist honors at the Mercer County Elks Ladies Golf Invitational on Wednesday.