Monday, February 23rd, 2015
By David Giesige
CELINA - Twenty-three Girl Scouts braved Saturday morning's winter weather to learn about opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math at Wright State University-Lake Campus' first Girls Go STEM! event.
The event gave the the girls a hands-on learning experience exploring a day in the life of a scientist, technician, engineer or mathematician. [More]
MAC Wrestling Tri-Match
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - After each team picked up wins over Delphos St. John's earlier in the day, Coldwater and Versailles met for bragging rights among the Midwest Athletic Conference wrestling schools on Saturday at the Palace.
The Cavaliers, missing several wrestlers due to illness, took a 51-16 loss to the Tigers for the second time this season and Versailles completed the day with a 2-0 record. The Tigers knocked the Cavaliers out of the state team dual tournament at Coldwater on Jan. 28. [More]
Obituaries on February 23rd, 2015
The Rev. Dwain E. Alexander, 74, Celina, died at 12:08 a.m. Feb. 20, 2015, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Ilo Roxie Ebright, 80, Celina, passed away of natural causes at her home on Feb. 21, 2015. [More]
James A. Hilgefort, 74, Fort Loramie, passed away of natural causes in the late evening of Feb. 20, 2015, at the James Cancer Hospital, Columbus. [More]
Roger L. Tangeman, 66, Coldwater, died Feb. 21, 2015.
He was born Sept. 12, 1948, in Coldwater, to the late Philip and Philomena (Wendel) Tangeman. [More]
Lenora A. Gritzmaker, 99, New Knoxville, died at the St. Marys Living Center, St. Marys, on Feb. 16, 2015. [More]
Howard L. Overholser, 94, formerly of Coldwater, died Feb. 23, 2015, in Beaverc [More]
Local pictures on February 23rd, 2015
Subscriber stories on February 23rd, 2015
CELINA - Whether they had relatives in the military or served themselves, four Grand Lake area residents have connected with a charity event that helps veterans return to civilian life.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Lima Central Catholic jumped out to a quick lead on Celina and never looked back as the Thunderbirds snapped the Bulldogs' 13-game winning streak with a 60-50 contest in a battle of state-ranked teams at Herr Gymnasium in Lima.
RUSSIA - The Marion Local Flyers had a chance to put away a state-ranked team in Celina last Monday but let the game slip away.
Given a second chance Saturday night against another state-ranked opponent, the Flyers redeemed themselves with a 73-68 win over Russia at Naveau Gymnasium.
State Swimming and Diving Championships
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Josh Fleagle will have some teammates to swim with in practice this week after several more WaterDog swimme
Division II Boys Sectional Bowling
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater boys' bowling team completed a sweep of sectional titles by winning the Division II sectional title on Saturday at Community Lanes in Minster. The Coldwater girls won the sectional title on Friday.