Thursday, October 12th, 2023
Art teacher has side gig painting business murals
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Since officially debuting her business WrenWay Creations in June, Alicia Welker's custom artwork has been the talk of the town in Celina and elsewhere.
Welker specializes in canvas painting, seasonal window art, murals, wedding signs, chalkboard art and just about any other project her clients have in mind. She had previously completed work for family and friends but waited until a few months ago to gain LLC status and start a Facebook page. [More]
By Abigail Miller
  ST. MARYS - Board of education members observed a moment of silence for Memorial High School English teacher Tracy Anderson, who died Friday after a four-year battle with cancer.
Anderson, 47, of Wapakoneta taught at St. Marys for 18 years and was a dedicated teacher and friend to staff and students, said superintendent Bill Ruane. [More]
State Issue 1 - Abortion
From Associated Press
  The constitutional amendment seeking to guarantee access to abortion rights in Ohio has been fueling misleading claims about how it could influence abortion care, gender-related health care and parental consent in the state.
Many of these talking points also are included in a state Senate resolution proposed on Wednesday, which was the first day of early in-person voting ahead of Election Day on Nov. 7. [More]
Obituaries on October 12th, 2023
Evelyn F. Jones, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away 8:10 a.m., Mon. Oct. 9, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System, with her family at her side. [More]
Debra "Deb" K. Zizelman, age 65, of Mendon, passed away on October 9, 2023, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center. [More]
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Court: Chilcoats are now flight risk
CELINA - The FBI conducted an operation on Wednesday morning at the home of a Celina couple charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, according to an official with direct knowledge of the incident who spoke off the record.
Alumni Notes
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
Owens Community College freshman Lindsey Koenig (Marion Local) was named the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference Player of the Week in volleyball for the second time this season on Monday.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Lennon Cisco and Nick Steinbrunner wrapped up their golf season as the pair competed in the Division I boys district tournament on Wednesday at Shawnee Country Club in Lima.
Big games abound in Week Nine of the high school football schedule, but the annual Battle of Route 66 between Minster and New Bremen has additional interest on Friday night at Memorial Field.
Computer Points Roundup
  There are big games happening at the top of the conference standings in the next two weeks. This week, Celina (7-1) hosts Defiance in the Western Buckeye League, while Coldwater (8-0) hosts Versailles in the Midwest Athletic Conference.
DEFIANCE at CELINA
Celina Stadium
Last Season: Landen Ackley and Zander Jones each had rushing touchdowns in Celina's 15-7 win at Fred Brown Stadium.
Impact Players
Offense
Colton Mabry, RB, St. Marys
20 carries for 230 yards and four touchdowns in the Roughriders' 59-32 win over Kenton.
Horse and Buggy Tales
The first major step in fire protection was made on March 27, 1883, when an Ahrens steam fire engine was bought for $3,700, and to be paid for over a five year period.