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© The Evening Leader
ODNR ponders motorized trail system
Friday, 20 March 2009 ...
By MARY BARGDILL
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — A state department is gathering input from the public to determine the desire of developing motorized trails in their community.
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© The Evening Leader
New tax aimed at smokes
Friday, 20 March 2009 ...
By MARY BARGDILL
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — On April Fool’s Day, smokers may think someone has played a prank on them when they go to purchase that next pack of cigarettes.
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...but who wore the lipstick?
© The Evening Leader
Puckering up for Relay
Friday, 20 March 2009 ...
By KATIE YANTIS
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — Driving by East Elementary on Friday afternoon, one might have heard strange but enthusiastic cheers coming from the cluster of students sitting on the playground.
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Dillinger redux: third Lima area bank this year.
© The Lima News
Credit union robbed Friday afternoon
March 20, 2009 ...
By BOB BLAKE
LIMA - Three masked men robbed an area credit union during a busy afternoon rush Friday. Armed with handguns, the men fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
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© The Lima News
Wapakoneta advances to girls' state championship game
March 20, 2009 ...
COLUMBUS - Devon Golden scored eight of her 13 points in the final five minutes to help Wapakoneta earn its first trip to the title game with a 40-31 win over Warsaw River View in a Division II semifinal on Friday.
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© The Evening Leader
Lunches offer reflection
Friday, 20 March 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — Area residents sit patiently, quietly talking to one another and helping themselves to an assortment of beverages and cookies before the Rev. Ed Bray thanks them for coming and dismisses them by table to line up for their serving of soup. Every year, residents are treated to a weekly lunch of soup at a local church during the Lenten season and St. Pauls United Church of Christ is the current host of event.
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© The Evening Leader
Brown touts new measure
Thursday, 19 March 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS — An Ohio Democrat says a piece of legislation he co-sponsored in Congress would expand the volunteer base in America by including incentives to those who donate their time to community-based organizations.
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© The Evening Leader
Art test slated
Thursday, 19 March 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — Approximately 50 students will gather in the McBroom cafeteria Saturday morning to test their drawing skills as part of a statewide test for eligible students.
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© The Evening Leader
Students see golden results
Thursday, 19 March 2009 ...
By KATIE YANTIS
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — Junior Med Prep students added yet another notch to the class’s success this year.
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© The Evening Leader
Turn pondered
Wednesday, 18 March 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS — Residents heading to Rite Aid from Kishler Drive will legally be able to make a left-hand turn into the business.
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Jr. High School musical...
© The Evening Leader
Students prep for musical
Tuesday, 17 March 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — McBroom Junior High students will take the stage Friday evening as part of the school’s first production of Disney’s “High School Musical.”
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© The Evening Leader
History comes to life
Monday, 16 March 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — The room full of people is silent, as the man in the blue, wool uniform captivates their attention — telling them in perfect detail how he had influenced the outcome of the Civil War.
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© The Lima News
Teen intent on helping others
March 15, 2009 ...
Pam Dunno
ST. MARYS - At 18, Justin Felver already has a history that revolves around empathy and a desire to help others. He plans to pursue that desire his whole life.
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Robocops:
© Knapps News
Celina Wal-Mart Donates for Taser
March 15, 2009 ... By Ivan Knapp
CELINA - The Celina Police Department has received a $1000.00 donation from the Celina Wal-Mart SuperCenter. The donation is earmarked to purchase a fourth TASER unit for the department.
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Obituaries
Doris E. Klosterman,
86, of 1503 Nagel St., St. Marys, died Friday, March 20, 2009, at the Villa Georgetown in Georgetown.
Victor E. Wiehe,
90, died at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at Tuscany Hospice House of Marion County, Summerfield, Fla.
Helen C. Wietholter,
96, a resident of the Covington Care Center, Covington, but formerly of St. Marys and Piqua, died at 10:10 a.m. March 13, 2009, at the Covington Care Center.
Sterling Thornsberry,
83, of Wheelwright, Ky., died Sunday, March 15, 2009, at Hazard ARH.
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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