Tuesday, January 30th, 2024
By Tom Haines
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local senior Jack Knapke signed a national letter of intent on Monday to throw for the Ohio State track and field team.
Knapke, also a star basketball player, considered throwing for two other schools, Kentucky and Hillsdale, before settling on the Buckeyes. [More]
Obituaries on January 30th, 2024
Shelia Diane Goldsberry, age 77, of Montezuma Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Fred L. Shawhan, Sr., 82, of St. Marys, Ohio died Saturday Jan. 6, 2024 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Philip Charles Thompson, age 69, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 28, 2023. [More]
Joseph "Wheeler" Houser, 66, died January 28, 2024, at his residence in Mendon. [More]
Jennifer M. Hall-Bower, 50, of Wapakoneta, Ohio died at 12:38 a.m. on Friday Ja [More]
Ruby J. Young, 96, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Alvie E. Herzog, 53, of St. Marys, Ohio, died at 1:10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on January 30th, 2024
Subscriber stories on January 30th, 2024
CELINA - Tafi Stober of Rockford has been tapped to lead the fundraising campaign for the $12.5 million Grand Event Center and Market Hall at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, a project she believes holds great economic potential for the area and state.
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery school board members on Monday learned how to best perform their duties.
Board members viewed a video presentation from Mark Bobo, Ohio School Board Association's director of member relations.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys' boys and girls bowling teams each improved to 8-0 in Western Buckeye League matches after sweeping Kenton on Monday night at Varsity Lanes in St. Marys.
Alumni Notes
Purdue University-Fort Wayne will hold its induction into its Athletic Hall of Fame this Sunday, welcoming six new members to the group.
Among the