Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
Obituaries on December 9th, 2015
John H. McGee, age 73 residing in Tipp City, Ohio, passed away Friday December 4, 2015 at Sycamore Hospital. [More]
Alma Marguerite "Marge" Miller, 98, of Rockford, Ohio, died at 4:30 a.m. on Monday morning, December 7, 2015. [More]
Jerry R. Moore, 78, of St. Marys, OH and formerly of Tipp City, OH, died 4:28 p.m. Wednesday November 25, 2015 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. [More]
Harold J. Andrews, age 88, of Celina, Ohio passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home Celina, Ohio. [More]
Dr. Victor J. Stegall, 70, of New Bremen, Ohio, died suddenly on Sunday, December 6, 2015. [More]
Stories on December 9th, 2015
Parkway
ROCKFORD - The Rockford Police Department will operate a satellite office in Parkway High School to boost security and student safety.
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St. Marys football stadium
ST. MARYS - School board members are considering conducting a feasibility study that would include interviews with residents about whether to improve the existing football stadium or build a new one.
WAPAKONETA - All employees of the Auglaize County Health Department will receive a 62-cent-per-hour raise, effective Jan. 1.
The health board approved the action after an executive session during its regular meeting Tuesday.
WAPAKONETA - County commissioners are considering adding a part-time position to sustain workforce development in the county.
New Bremen economic d
COLDWATER - A local charity wants to use school district property for a go-kart race during next summer's Coldwater Community Picnic.
Coldwater Exempted Village Schools Board of Education members on Tuesday night also approved putting a levy renewal issue on the March ballot.
A county official hopes the protocol for investigating certain pollution complaints can be changed once oversight of county soil and conservation districts is transferred from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
WAPAKONETA - A 36-year-old officer was selected as 2015 Trooper of the Year at the local Ohio State Highway Patrol post.
The selection of Trooper Joshua J. Carter is in recognition of his outstanding service this year at the Wapakoneta post.
CELINA - After having a double-digit lead cut to a single point, Celina finally regained its scoring touch.
The Bulldogs went on a 12-0 run to pad
FORT RECOVERY - The Queen and David Bowie song "Under Pressure" began playing Tuesday night at the conclusion of the Marion Local and Fort Recovery game. [More]
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina opened its Western Buckeye League wrestling season with a super-triangular match featuring Bath, Elida and Defiance, with Celina facing Bath and Elida.
Local pictures on December 9th, 2015