Friday, May 31st, 2013
By Amy Kronenberger
WAPAKONETA - A Democrat from Lakeview will be the new director of the Auglaize County Board of Elections.
Board members during a special meeting today unanimously voted to hire Michelle Wilcox to replace retiring director Carolyn Campbell, pending a background check. Board chairperson Fran Engle said she doesn't anticipate any problems. [More]
Division IV Softball Regional at Tipp City
By Gary R. Rasberry
TIPP CITY - An outstanding pitching effort from Covington's Casey Yingst and a few defensive hiccups by Marion Local made it a tough day for the Flyers' softball team.
Covington scored six unearned runs combined in the third and fourth innings and Yingst twirled a no-hitter to lead the undefeated Lady Buccs to a 10-0 six-inning win over the Flyers in the Division IV regional semifinal action on Thursday at Tippecanoe Middle School in Tipp City. [More]
Obituaries on May 31st, 2013
John Shin Jr., 76, Dunnellon, Fla., died May 29, 2013, at Lakefront Village Campground in Wapakoneta, following a sudden illness. [More]
Ivan John "Shorty" Rammel, 58, passed away May 27, 2013, at St. Petersburg Hospital in Olympia, Wash., following a battle with cancer. [More]
James C. Condon, 79, Versailles, passed away at 1:27 a.m. May 30, 2013, at Miami Valley Hospital. [More]
Verna E. Gudorf, 87, of Minster and Curtis, Mich., died at 5 p.m. May 29, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, following a brief illness. [More]
Local pictures on May 31st, 2013
Subscriber stories on May 31st, 2013
Slusser's attorney does not give reason for postponement
CELINA - A predisciplinary hearing intended to give suspended police chief Dave Slusser a chance to defend himself against allegations of misconduct has been postponed until June 12.
Waterline will connect ODOT to Celina system
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners wasted no time this week choosing a contractor for a waterline extension project benefiting the Ohio Department of Transportation facility west of the city.
CELINA - The state has granted a local anti-poverty organization an extension to respond to questioned costs of $837,756.53 related to the Home Weatherization Assistance Program.
Christopher M. Shinn apologized for his actions and vowed to be a better citizen prior to sentencing Thursday morning in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Division II Track Regional at Lexington
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The girls track teams from Celina and Coldwater assured themselves of representation at next week's state track meet after the first day of the Division II regional meet on Thursday at Lexington High School.
All-Ohio Baseball
Minster and St. Henry picked up several big honors on Thursday as the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association announced its All-Ohio teams in the four divisions.