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© The Evening Leader
Bulldogs down St. Marys
Saturday, 10 January 2009 ...
By BRIAN SMITH
Sports Editor
CELINA - The Celina Bulldogs had enough of life beyond the arc and headed for a Green pasture down in the paint. Celina's 6-6 center Jake Green scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds for the Bulldogs in a 53-48 win over the St. Marys boys basketball team on Friday night in Western Buckeye League action.
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© The Daily Standard
Bulldogs hit 10 treys in win over rival
Friday, January 9th, 2009 ...
By Ryan Hines
ST. MARYS - The Celina girls basketball team had its most prolific three-point shooting performance in recent memory, but it was barely enough to beat St. Marys. Celina hit 10 three-pointers to build a double-digit lead and then withstood a valiant St. Marys comeback for a 59-58 win over the Roughriders at McBroom Gymnasium on Thursday night.
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© The Crescent-News - Defiance
Doseck happy with small-town church in Sherwood
January 9, 2009 ...
By Jack Palmer
SHERWOOD, OHIO - Serving where God planted it, Sherwood United Methodist Church has faithfully moved into its third century of making a difference in the people's lives. "We are a community church dedicated to serving and sharing Christ through worship, Christian education, music and social outreach," said Pastor Kevin Doseck. "The people here are warm and friendly. The whole town is friendly. I'm happy to be here." ...Doseck, who hails from St. Marys, has served the congregation since July.
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Open mind challenge...
© The Wapakoneta Daily News
PSI hunts ghosts locally
Friday, 09 January 2009 ...
By ANDREA POTEET
Staff Writer
WAPAKONETA - This group of ghost seekers doesn't carry proton packs or drive a souped-up 1959 Cadillac ambulance - but when haunted area businesses find themselves wondering who they are going to call, the answer can be PSI. Paranormal State Investigators (PSI), a group of six ghost hunters based in Wapakoneta, have investigated paranormal activity at more than 680 homes, businesses and cemeteries since they formed more than a year ago. "People call us crazy," founder Shane Hunley said, "but we'd like them to try to keep an open mind."
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© Memorial High School
Todays cars, Tomorrows classics
January 9, 2009 ...
by Austin Lutterbeck
ST. MARYS - Look out your window and into the road. Chances are, theres a car sitting somewhere along the curve. That car may or may not be a more modern style, but chances are, you have seen something like it before. In 10 years a present new Mustang will look as old as a Packard. This is definetly not a bad thing. More modern cars are becoming environment friendly and are now more affordable. With developments in technology we can now use average grease to power a monster hot rod. If you think a car with 24" rims, suicide doors, a body kit 1.5" off the ground, neon lighting everywhere, and a huge spoiler is cool, you are about to be amazed.
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Oedipus reflux...
© The Evening Leader
West Elementary to hold father, daughter dance for students
Friday, 09 January 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS - Fathers of West Elementary students can enjoy a night out with their daughters on Sunday at the school's second ever father and daughter dance. The dance will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Romer's Catering in Celina and is sponsored by the West Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization.
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© The Evening Leader
First baby of '09 born at hospital
Friday, 09 January 2009 ...
By MARY BARGDILL
Staff Writer
NEW BREMEN - With the arrival of her baby brother, a local 2-year-old girl is officially a big sister. On Jan. 2, Lauren Kuck's status of an only child changed permanently as she became the older sister to her younger brother David James Kuck.
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News flash: snow in January
© The Weather Channel
Winter Storm Warning for Auglaize County, OH
Updated 9 Jan 2009 2:50 pm Local Time ...
Issued by The National Weather Service
Cincinnati/Wilmington, OH
... WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... A SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION OF SNOW IS EXPECTED WITH A STORM TOTAL OF 4 TO 6 INCHES BY SATURDAY EVENING.
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© The Wapakoneta Daily News
Armstrong artwork returned
Friday, 09 January 2009 ...
By MATT NICHOLS
Staff Writer
WAPAKONETA - More than a week after three portraits depicting Neil Armstrong were stolen from the Wapakoneta Post Office, the trio of artistic pieces have found their way back home.
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© The Evening Leader
(Wastewater Treatment Plant) Project ahead of schedule
Thursday, 08 January 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS - A $12 million project in the city is nearing its completion date, something two city officials say is a pleasant surprise. "They are about two months ahead of schedule - which is good news," Water and Sewer Superintendent Dave Sprague told The Evening Leader, noting Peterson Construction is the contractor for the job. "They are about 70 percent done as far as getting paid. The majority of the concrete and underground piping are in and they are working on getting the building ready for occupancy." Crews began work on the multi-million dollar plant Jan. 14, 2008. By being ahead of schedule, Sprague said he should be able to put the plant online sooner than expected.
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© The Evening Leader
Online sting nets 6
Thursday, 08 January 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS - A yearlong investigation by the St. Marys Police Department into importuning resulted in the arrest of six suspects, including a Wapakoneta man. "We have been doing this for a little more than a year now with our donated computer," St. Marys Police Chief Greg Foxhoven told The Evening Leader. ... The six arrested in the investigation were: Adam W. Hittle, 31, of Troy; Grant M. Wisener, 42, of Wapakoneta; Jonathan A. Tschopp, 49, of Maineville; Kevin G. McKinnon, 50, of New Concord; Francis J. Harmer, 33, of St. Henry; and Steve T. McFarland, 48, of Lowell. The first arrest dates back to Feb. 12, with the most recent coming Jan. 1.
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© The Daily Standard
Area online child predator sting leads to arrests
Thursday, January 8th, 2009 ...
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. MARYS - Six men have been arrested in the last 12 months - including one from St. Henry - after allegedly seeking sex with a teen they met online, who turned out to be an undercover police officer.
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Leaks in the gene pool...
© WCSM Radio
Fort Recovery man sentenced for stabbing two men
Thursday, January 8th, 2009 ...
Posted by: Kevin
FORT RECOVERY - 29 year old Alex Rhodes of Fort Recovery has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for stabbing two men at a residence near Fort Recovery on August 21st of last year. Rhodes pleaded no contest to two counts of attempted felonious assault as part of a plea agreement on December 8th. According to police reports, the stabbing occurred after Rhodes and the two victims, 33 year old Mitchell Petit and 31 year old Bob Dugger, both of Fort Recovery, were sitting around a campfire, consuming alcohol. An argument began that escalated into the stabbing. The two victims were treated at area hospitals for serious injuries.
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© The Evening Leader
Land deal final
Wednesday, 07 January 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS - Members of a city economic development group Tuesday night received an update on a downtown building project. St. Marys Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) member Kraig Noble said land agreements for the First Financial Bank project downtown have been recorded. The news now paves the way for work to start on the project, Noble said.
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© The Evening Leader
Center nabs honor
Wednesday, 07 January 2009 ...
By MARY BARGDILL
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS - A local nursing home was recently recognized for the quality of care it provides for its residents. Last week, the St. Marys Living Center, 1209 Indiana Ave., learned it received a rating of four out of five stars in a new ranking system by Medicare. The program rates nursing homes on health inspections, nursing home staffing and quality.
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© The Daily Standard
Put tomorrow's needs ahead of today's wants
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 ...
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - Pay yourself first. Get yourself into your monthly budget right along with the electric bill, mortgage payment, telephone bill, and whatever else you routinely pay. "The economy is tough right now, but you can still gain at least a little bit. Pay yourself whatever you can no matter how small. Even a dollar a day will help you in the long term," said Tanya Temple, branch sales manager at Three Rivers Federal Credit Union in St. Marys.
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© 1150 WIMA
Midwest Electric Conducts Annual Survey
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 ...
By Frank Barber
Each year, Midwest Electric Cooperative, based in Saint Mary's, conducts a phone survey to determine customer satisfaction. This year, company officials were somewhat surprised that cooperative members are increasingly skeptical on the issue of global warming. 63-percent says global warming is either a natural phenomenon or not a major problem.
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© Memorial High School
2008: Year In Review
January 6, 2009 ...
by Stephen Hunter
ST. MARYS - 2008 was an interesting and historic year locally and nationally. We experienced events such as the election of our first African American President, Barack Obama. The Iraq War has entered it's sixth year. Oil and gas prices hit record highs.
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© The Evening Leader
City adjusts routes
Tuesday, 06 January 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS - In an effort to streamline refuse collection, the city of St. Marys trimmed 13 residences off its service. "We mapped every customer we have on a county map and saw where we were driving a long way just to pick up one person," Safety-Service Director Tom Hitchcock said. "It saved us a total of 12 miles of driving for only 13 customers."
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© The Wapakoneta Daily News
Portraits reported stolen from PO
Tuesday, 06 January 2009 ...
By MATT NICHOLS
Staff Writer
WAPAKONETA - Three portraits of Neil Armstrong were reported missing Friday night, after an alleged robbery at the Wapakoneta Post Office. Wapakoneta Post Master Jennifer Shoup said Friday night, one, or several people entered the post office and stole three reproduction portraits drawn by the late Richard Chadwick, a Wapakoneta native.
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© Ada Herald
Ada's Fell named Ohio coach for Big 33 grid classic
1/5/2009 ...
By Cort Reynolds
Ada Herald writer
The 15th annual game between the two traditional football power states [OH and PA] is billed "the Super Bowl of high school football" and is a coveted event for everyone involved. ... Four assistant coaches were also chosen to work the game (former Ada coach Mike Vicars of Genoa, Doug Frye of St. Marys, Paul Yunker of Evergreen and Scott Wetzel of Sunbury Big Walnut).
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© Knapps News
The Bungalow
January 5, 2009 ... By Ivan Knapp
ST. MARYS, Ohio - Every morning on my way to work I cross Auglaize County from north to south through St. Marys, and New Bremen to the edge of Minster on my way to Maria Stein. Coming into St. Marys from the north, I am reminded that Route 66 is a part of many of our lives. I come up High Street along the canal and across the river to Front Street where I know early risers have seen the traffic lights turned back on at six o'clock...
There as I wait for the light to turn, I look cater-corner across the street. Yep, its still there--"The Bungalow." I think about the local history project that Larry Shelby told me he and George Neargardner are working on--tracing the history of ownership and activity of each of the buildings on Spring Street--and wonder how they are coming.
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Obituaries
Ada Deloris Puschell,
79, 19190 Townline-Kossuth Road, St. Marys, died at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Gary L. Liette,
61, 02561 Greenville Road in rural St. Marys, died at 10:26 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2009
Lawrence W. Davis,
77, 15790 River Road, St. Marys, died at 3:19 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2009
Debora S. Meyer,
60, 114 Marbello Court, St. Marys, died at 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009
Additional Local News Links
St. Marys City Schools: Events Calendar
Holy Rosary School: Important Dates
St. Marys Community Public Library: News & Events
Grand Lake Health System: Health Calendar
Auglaize County Council on Aging: Calendar of Events
Auglaize/Mercer Convention & Visitors Bureau: Festivals & Events Calendar
Western Buckeye League Sports: Scores and More
Riverside Bluesfest: Live Music Shows in the St. Marys Area
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