Wednesday, July 15th, 2015
By Nancy Allen
CELINA - A free lunch program aims to help hungry children eat well throughout the summer.
Federal, state and local partners on Tuesday celebrated the launch of Mercer County's first U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program at the Celina Gardens Apartments. [More]
By Amy Kronenberger
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County residents receiving public assistance are getting reloadable debit cards to replace the former paper coupons.  
The Women, Infants and Children nutrition program on Monday rolled out the new cards locally, county WIC director Jenny Boroff told health board members at Tuesday's meeting. The Mercer County WIC office transitioned to the cards on July 6. [More]
Obituaries on July 15th, 2015
Donna Jean Bricker, 84, of Celina, OH passed away at 6:25 AM on July 13, 2015 in the Celina Manor. [More]
James Edward Wimmers, Sr., age 74, of Lakeview, formerly of Marysville, died Sunday, July 12, 2015 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. [More]
John D. Pilipovich, 36, passed away at his home in Celina, on July 12, 2015 at 4:42 AM. [More]
Sherri Baker, 49, Conroe, Texas, died on June 27, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Theodore K. Jutte, age 77, of Coldwater, died July 13, 2015 at Celina Manor. [More]
H. Lemoine Overholser, age 82, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Jay County Hospital in Portland. [More]
Local pictures on July 15th, 2015
Subscriber stories on July 15th, 2015
All other administrators granted pay increases
ROCKFORD - All Parkway Local Schools administrators except superintendent Gregg Puthoff will receive raises this year.
After more than an hour in e
CELINA - After considerable debate, legislation designed to limit drone use in town lifted off Monday night as city council members passed first reading.
SIDNEY - A Fort Loramie man pleaded guilty July 9 to attempted failure to stop after an accident, a fourth-degree felony, in connection with the death of a Minster teen.
CELINA - A request during Monday night's Celina City Council meeting that the city help buy new youth football helmets evolved into a discussion about the safety of the current equipment and whether the league's participation fee is adequate.
WAPAKONETA - The Ohio Department of Aging is encouraging seniors to get out and enjoy the various festivals and other summer activities.
Auglaize C
MARIA STEIN - Board of education members on Tuesday night approved a 0.5 percent salary raise for administrators and hired a new band director.
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COLDWATER - High school students may soon be able to attend religious instruction during the school day instead of remaining in study hall due to changes in state law.
CELINA - Stephanie DeLong did her research before opening her new shop, Blossom at 123 S. Main St., in Celina, late last month.
"I liked the downto
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