Thursday, October 9th, 2014
Obituaries on October 9th, 2014
Irene Rita Reinhard Gardner, 86, Vienna, Va., a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Oct. 5, 2014. [More]
Charles J. Voskuhl Jr., 43, Maria Stein, died Oct. 6, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Julia Marie Larson, 49, Rockford, died Oct. 5, 2014, at Our Home in Celina.
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Alice M. Kronenberger, 89, Dayton, died Oct. 7, 2014.
Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Dayton. [More]
Connie S. Manson, 64, Celina, passed away Oct. 7, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
LeRoy G. Huber Sr., 77, Celina, passed away Oct. 7, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Stories on October 9th, 2014
CELINA - An oversight by city officials has delayed an annexation sought by two homeowners as a remedy for their failing sewage systems.
The proper
New rules become effective in January
CELINA - New statewide rules for home sewage systems will require local health officials to identify and assess the thousands in Mercer County.
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MONTEZUMA - A land lab highlighting a natural area near Grand Lake and an observation tower to view the site will be dedicated Saturday.
The public [More]
ST. MARYS - School board members are considering buying a $30,000 phone system to replace aging equipment.
Ongoing issues with the current system
Since forming in 2009, Arizona-based Americana outfit Run Boy Run has made a name for itself, having been heralded by Garrison Keillor, who had them
Curtain Call
The rivalry between the Marion Local Flyers and Coldwater Cavaliers reaches back to the autumn of 1955, and counting the 10 meetings from 1945-1954 when Marion Local was pre-dated by Maria Stein St. John's, their history has manufactured 71 football games. [More]
Trio of local golfers embracing big opportunity at tournament
Austin Brackman, Carter Bowman and Colin Burke have been awaiting this moment for a long time.
Tomorrow, it's finally here.
Minster's Brackman and the St. Marys' duo of Bowman and Burke - all seniors - will be competing at the state golf tournament for the first time in their careers.
Area Alumni Report
This week, instead of a normal Rants and Raves column, I wanted to highlight some efforts from former area athletes and coaches that have happened recently and deserve a little bit of spotlight.
Impact Game Of The Week
When the area football schedule was released, the October 10th matchup between Coldwater and Marion Local immediately was circled on the calendar as a must-see contest.
The Weekly Area High School Football Preview Section
Area Preview Capsules:
Van Wert at Celina
Celina Stadium
Last year: 55-19, Celina. The Bulldogs scored on their first five possessions en route to the win. Quarterback Caleb Hoyng completed 14-of-22 passes for 150 yards and two TDs and added 97 yards rushing in just three quarters of work.
Local pictures on October 9th, 2014