Thursday, October 6th, 2016
By Colin Foster
ROCKFORD - Rockford's own Breanna Berry is a successful quarter-midget-car racer, though she's not one to brag about it.
"Eh, I do okay in some of them," she said.
The 11-year-old is better than okay.
A winner in eight of her last 10 heat and feature races, Berry and Hunter Bostater are tied for the lead in the United State Auto Club (USAC) Heavy Honda class with 379 points heading into the series finale on Oct. 14-16 at Mac-O-Chee Raceway in West Liberty. [More]
Obituaries on October 6th, 2016
Raymond Leon Britton, 59, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 1st, 2016 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, Ohio. [More]
Brittany Nicole Laux, age 27 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday Oct. 4, 2016 at home with her family by her side. [More]
Carolyn Ann (Hopper) Hart, 75 of Bradford, Ohio passed away on Tuesday October 4, 2016 at 11:45 PM at her residence. [More]
Rose Ann Braun, 98, Coldwater, died on Oct. 6, 2016, at the Gardens at St. Henr [More]
Donna I. Conradi, age 86, of New Bremen, died on October 5, 2016, at 4:30 A.M. at St. Rita's Medical Center Hospice in Lima, Ohio. [More]
Derrick "Hog" Hogsten, 52, Beavercreek, died at 7:20 p.m. Oct. 2, 2016, at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
Linda (Hoying) Kanney, 59, Celina, died on Oct. 6, 2016, at her home.
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Local pictures on October 6th, 2016
Subscriber stories on October 6th, 2016
CELINA - The final vestiges of the former Mercelina Mobile Court soon will be removed to make way for a new city park.
Yet development of the proposed Bryson Park District could be months, if not years, away as officials negotiate over what can go into the space.
Ex-college, pro star speaks to high school players, Rotary
ST. MARYS - A former Ohio State linebacker wants people to know they don't have to be a star to make a positive impact.
Anthony Schlegal shared his message Wednesday with St. Marys Rotary Club members and Memorial High School football players at the St. Marys Eagles.
Curtain Call
Growing up as one of 14 kids in his family, former New Knoxville runner Ray Bayham learned how to develop a competitive edge not long after he was out of diapers.
Area Sports Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls golf team wrapped up its season at the Division I sectional tournament on Wednesday at Sycamore Springs in Arlington.
Riders trying to clinch playoff spot; Bulldogs hoping to stay alive
Doug Frye's St. Marys squad is close to wrapping up its first playoff spot since 2008.
Trent Temple's Celina Bulldogs must win out if they hope to make a return trip to the playoffs for the second straight season.
Computer Points In Review
As we enter the second half of the season, the computer ratings tend to be more stabilized than earlier in the year.
The good news is that a loss does not cause a team to fall so far in the standings.
The Weekly Area High School Football Preview Section
Two Minute Drill:
Fort Recovery at
Delphos St. John's
Last meeting: Fort Recovery, 26-20. Caleb Martin's 63-yard touchdown pass to Wes Wenning gave the Indians the insurance score they needed as they held off the Blue Jays and improved to 4-0 for the first time in program history.