Monday, July 24th, 2017
Former astronaut speaks to huge crowds about moon landing, Neil Armstrong, space program
By Sydney Albert
WAPAKONETA - The second man to walk on the moon drew standing-room-only crowds on Saturday at the Wapakoneta Performing Arts Center as people filled the chairs and lined the walls to hear him speak.
Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the 87-year-old former astronaut, visited Wapakoneta during Armstrong Air and Space Museum's Summer Moon Festival to celebrate the 48th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and to share some experiences and his thoughts about the future of space exploration. [More]
Tri-County Swimming Championships
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys Seahawks used a strong effort from the boys' events to capture the 2017 Tri-County Swimming Championships held Saturday in Coldwater.
The Seahawks tallied 471 points in the boys' events to finish with [More]
Obituaries on July 24th, 2017
Roger W. Burrows, age 67, of Celina passed away at 12:30 am on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. [More]
Fr. Paul Desch, OFM, is remembered by fellow Franciscan Friars as a favorite teacher. Fr. Desch died July 18 at the age of 88 following surgery in Cincinnati. [More]
John A. Pothast, age 74, Versailles, passed away of natural causes Sunday morning, July 23, 2017, at the Versailles Health Care Center in Versailles, Ohio. [More]
Ralph Felver, Jr., 87, Van Wert, Ohio died 6:30 A.M. Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Leo H. Knapke, 101, of Celina, passed away at 2:00 p.m. Saturday July 22, 2017 at Celina Manor. [More]
Local pictures on July 24th, 2017
Subscriber stories on July 24th, 2017
CELINA - Lake officials are testing to determine how effective the now-mature Prairie and Coldwater Creek treatment trains have been.
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CELINA - The Sonic Drive-In at 1938 Havemann Road has been named one of the top 50 Sonic Drive-In restaurants in the country, and is inviting the public to celebrate with employees on Tuesday.
BUTLER TOWNSHIP - Three people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle on Burkettsville–St. Henry Road at 1:44 a.m. Sunday.
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Grand Lake rallied from a 3-0 deficit to hold off Lorain County 9-8 on Sunday night at Montgomery Field to split a weekend series with the Ironmen and snap a two-game losing streak going into the final week of the regular season.
Former Celina distance standout Roman Mitchell continued to dominate in the Mercer Health 5K Challenge with a victory in the St. Clair 5K Run/Walk held Saturday in Fort Recovery.