Tuesday, December 20th, 2022
(Gift wrap, boxes, ribbons, bows, etc.)
By Bob Tomaszewski
Holiday gift-giving means tons of packages, cardboard and paper. However, those materials can largely be recycled, according to industry experts.
Once kids are done ripping apart wrapping paper to get to their gifts, Auglaize County Solid Waste district coordinator Scott Cisco said the paper can be recycled. [More]
By Erin Gardner
CENTER TOWNSHIP - A Celina woman has died after a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Rice and Oregon roads early Monday morning, according to a news release from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Becky Fuson 43, Celina, was pronounced dead at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, on Monday following the crash. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW BREMEN - The defensive strategy of New Bremen was clear from the start: take Austin Parks out of his game. And the Cardinals did exactly that, not allowing the St. Marys senior any good looks in the first half.
But Evan Angstmann was left open, and took advantage. [More]
Obituaries on December 20th, 2022
Steven W. Ross age 73, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at Miami County Hospice, Troy, Ohio on December 16, 2022, with his wife of 41 years by his side. [More]
Marilyn Catherine (Kremer) Bruns, 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on December 20th, 2022
Subscriber stories on December 20th, 2022
CELINA -School officials are working with the state auditor's office to rectify the district's financial accounting and five year forecast.
"The
FORT RECOVERY - Village water and sewer customers will see utility rates increase next month after village council members approved new rates and fees during their regular Monday meeting.
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery high school students will have the chance to take the district's first industry-credentialed course this spring.
Scho
MONTEZUMA - No injuries were reported in a fire at a Montezuma home on Saturday after firefighters contained the fire to a bathroom.
Montezuma firefighters responded to 7743 State Route 219 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday for a report of a fire, according to Montezuma Fire Department Chief Lee Braun.
Michael Bensman was elected to represent farmers from German, Jackson, St. Marys and Washington Townships on the FSA County Committee for Local Admin
Parkway sharp all-around to beat Celina, reach 9-0
CELINA - Parkway's hot start to the season isn't cooling off anytime soon.
The Panthers steadily pulled away from Celina on Monday, turning in a crisp performance all-around in a 59-31 girls basketball victory at the Fieldhouse.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
The Celina girls bowling team beat Lincolnview 2,435-2,016 at Olympia Lanes on Monday.
The Bulldogs turned a 44-pin lead after the first game into a 165-pin lead after the second, then rolled a 224 in the first baker game to add another 100 pins to the margin.