Thursday, July 30th, 2015
By Claire Giesige
CELINA - The school district hired a new superintendent just in time for the fast-approaching school year.
At a special meeting on Wednesday, Celina City Schools Board of Education members unanimously voted to approve the hiring of Dr. Ken Schmiesing for the position. The decision came after a 10-minute executive session. [More]
By Colin Foster
This summer's Grand Lake Mariners would've probably liked their win-loss record to have been a little better. That doesn't mean that they won't show up in the Mariner record books.
This season was a tale of high and low points for the Mariners - probably none better than a historical game last Sunday that saw the team achieve club-records in homers and runs in a 23-6 win over Lorain County at Montgomery Field. [More]
Obituaries on July 30th, 2015
Robert "Bob" Adams, 79, Celina, OH, passed away on July 29, 2015, at 12:45 P.M., at his residence surrounded by his family. [More]
Howard E. Carpenter, Jr., 83, New Bremen, died 7:13 P.M. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, Saint Marys. [More]
Carol Ann Longsworth, 70, of Van Wert, died at 6:53 a.m., Tuesday, shortly after arrival at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Eileen Yaney, 86, Celina, died at 12:34 p.m. July 29, 2015, in the emergency de [More]
Fr. Larry J. Wyen, C.PP.S, age 73, of Briarwood Village, Coldwater and formerly of Minster, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital, Ft. Wayne. [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 30th, 2015
CELINA - A plumbing supply distribution center that opened its doors less than 15 months ago is expanding.
Work has begun on the 200,000-square-foot expansion project at Ferguson Enterprises at the corner of Harris Road and state Route 29, east of Celina.
NEW BREMEN - A portable unit that processes liquid dairy manure into a phosphorous-rich solid and mostly clean water was tested this week at an Auglaize County farm.
Site will be used to store city fire department vehicles
CELINA - City officials are investing nearly $74,000 to renovate the aging former Winkeljohn Printing building to allow for storage of fire department vehicles.
NEW BREMEN - Village council members at a special meeting Wednesday amended Komminsk Legacy Park plans to include 19 yard lights.
The board approved a change order not to exceed $65,000 for the lights. This is in addition to the $768,889 base contract held by H.A. Dorsten Inc. of Minster.
ST. MARYS - School board members Wednesday quickly filled two district positions for the upcoming school year.
Board members voted 3-0 at a three-
ST. MARYS - Jim Dicke II, chairman and CEO of Crown Equipment Corp. and Republican Party state committee member, Wednesday shared his thoughts on the many GOP presidential candidates with St. Marys Rotary Club members.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Grand Lake Mariners jumped out to an early lead but could not contain the Xenia Scouts the rest of the way.
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Colin's Commentary
It's a tough pill to swallow as a Cleveland fan myself, but that same conversation has likely happened between thousands of fans every year since Cleveland returned to the NFL in 1999.