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Friday, July 11th, 2025
'We will stand by them'
Candle of Hope volunteers weave together resources to tackle homelessness
By Abigail Miller
  WAPAKONETA - A local organization made up of dedicated volunteers and funded solely by donations is tackling one of the country's least understood, yet most prevalent issues.
Auglaize County's homeless coalition, Candle of Hope, was created in 2019 as a part of the county's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The coalition works to end, and prevent, area homelessness through its various community partnerships. [More]
Obituaries on July 11th, 2025
Lawrence Baker, Sr.
Lawrence R. "Larry" Baker, Sr., age 85, of Minster, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:15 A.M. at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]
Madonna Liette
Madonna M. Liette, age 94 of North Star, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. [More]
Nancy Ferrell
Nancy June Ferrell, 80 of Springdale passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at her home. [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 11th, 2025
ODOT sidewalk project ties growth to safety in Maria Stein
MARIA STEIN - The state has committed to funding the construction of sidewalks on the east side of State Route 716 from Access Drive northward to near Booster Stadium in Maria Stein, infrastructure designed to provide a safe passage to Marion Local Schools and encourage walking.
Moon fest takes flight at Auglaize Airport
NEW KNOXVILLE - Officials are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a 1928 Ford Tri-Motor airplane at the Auglaize County Neil Armstrong Airport that will offer public flights next weekend as part of Wapakoneta's Summer Moon Fest.
Chickasaw buys vacant homes with plan
CHICKASAW - Village councilors learned Wednesday night that the village has purchased two vacant homes in Chickasaw with an eye toward the future sale of the parcel for redevelopment.
Mariners rally, but fall
Late-game run lifts Southern Ohio past Grand Lake
CELINA - After snapping a seven-game losing streak on Wednesday, Grand Lake looked to start a winning streak in wrapping up a three-game Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League series with Southern Ohio.
Golfers play at Delphos
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Crestview's Matthew Dealey edged Allen East's Levi Clum to take medalist honors in the boys 16-18 division on Thursday at the Lima Junior Golf Association's Bach Promotional Products Open at the Delphos Country Club.
Schwieterman to enter ACME Hall of Fame
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Longtime Coldwater summer baseball coach Romie Schwieterman will be inducted into the ACME Baseball Congress Hall of
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