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St Marys bomb suspect indicted
05/23/09 ...
Posted by: Kevin
The 18 year old Saint Marys man who left a bomb at a gas station in Saint Marys has been indicted on 6 felont charges related to the incident.
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© The Evening Leader
Visitors react to news
Friday, 22 May 2009 ...
By KATIE YANTIS
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — As Memorial Day weekend rolled in, a recent announcement by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not stop people from fishing, camping and visiting the state park.
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© The Daily Standard
Hegemier leaving Rangers to guide the Roughriders
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 ...
By Ryan Hines
St. Marys has always been a school known for a strong tradition in football and now the Roughriders have added one of the most successful coaches in the state to guide the boys basketball program.
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© WCSM Radio
Hegimier leaving New Knoxville to coach at St.Marys
05/22/09 ...
Posted by: Kevin
New Knoxville boys basketball coach Dan Hegeimier [sic] has been hired as the new Saint Marys boys basketball coach.
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© The Evening Leader
Toxin levels above limit
Friday, 22 May 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS — Lab results on water samples taken from Grand Lake St. Marys show levels of an algal toxin that are more than four times the level considered to be low-risk by the World Health Organization.
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© The Evening Leader
Hegemier the pick to be new Rider hoops coach
Friday, 22 May 2009 ...
By BRIAN SMITH
Sports Editor
ST. MARYS — Dan Hegemier has long been known as a man who likes new challenges.
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© The Evening Leader
EPA Issues Water Advisory For Grand Lake St. Marys
Friday, 22 May 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS — Officials with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Thursday afternoon issued an advisory for Grand Lake St. Marys because of the possible presence of a high level of an algal toxin.
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© The Evening Leader
Students rewarded with a rally
Friday, 22 May 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — The students at East Elementary School held two assemblies on Friday to end the school year recognizing the students’ achievements, and rounding the year out with a rally for those with good behavior and good grades throughout the year.
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© The Evening Leader
Officials: Toxin could impact tourism
Friday, 22 May 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — Area officials say the possible presence of an algal toxin in Grand Lake St. Marys will most likely have an impact on the business and tourism in the region.
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© Eastern Michigan University
Eagles Rally Late, But Fall Short to Toledo, 7-6
5/22/2009 ...
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A late rally by the Eastern Michigan University baseball team fell just short late Thursday night, May 21, at V.A. Memorial Stadium in Chillicothe, Ohio, as the No. 6 seeded Rockets of the University of Toledo edged the No. 7 Eagles, 7-6, in the second round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.
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© The Evening Leader
EPA Issues Advisory For Grand Lake St. Marys
Thursday, 21 May 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS — Officials with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Thursday afternoon issued an advisory for Grand Lake St. Marys because of the possible presence of a high level of an algal toxin.
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© WCSM Radio
Miami and Erie Canal Corridor duathlon and triathlon to be held this weekend in St Marys
05/21/09 ...
Posted by: Kevin
The first ever Miami-Erie Canal Duathlon and Triathlon will be held Sunday morning in Saint Marys beginning at 8 a.m.
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© The Evening Leader
Groups Prep To Mark Memorial Day
Thursday, 21 May 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS — As area communities prepare to honor U.S. veterans via Memorial Day celebrations, one local organizer says the day means the world to him.
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© The Daily Standard
Hits made during drug searches at area schools
Thursday, May 21st, 2009 ...
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - Some kids get only one meal a day during the summer.
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© The Evening Leader
Teacher To Hang Up Paint Brush
Thursday, 21 May 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — After 35 years of teaching Memorial High School students, Kim Strickland will spend her last day in her art classroom Friday.
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© The Evening Leader
Art Event Returns
Wednesday, 20 May 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — Area children and families have an opportunity to participate in various activities around the county this summer as Arts in the Parks celebrates more than 20 years in Ohio.
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...on highways engineered for 80
© The Lima News
Ohio bill would raise top speed limit to 70 mph
May 19, 2009 ...
The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Despite warnings from safety advocates, a group of lawmakers wants Ohio to join 32 other states that have raised speed limits to 70 mph or higher on certain roads.
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© WCSM Radio
Two St Marys men escape serious injury after driving into the Miami Erie Canal feeder in St Marys
05/19/09 ...
Posted by: Kevin
Two Saint Marys men received minor injuries Monday night when the car they were in drove off of State Route 364 and plummeted 12 feet into the Miami and Erie Canal feeder near the fish hatchery Monday night at approximately 8:30 p.m.
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Your tax dollars at work:
© The Evening Leader
Kids Clamor For Games
Tuesday, 19 May 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — Students at East and West Elementary spent half of their day outside on Monday, as they held relays, went through an obstacle course, played tug-of-war and went down slides during SuperGames.
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Dept. of Redundancy Dept.
© The Evening Leader
Beer Event Rocks Minster
Monday, 18 May 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
MINSTER — Despite a few drops of rain, area residents had a chance to sample almost 80 different beers during the second-ever Bock and Rock on Saturday.
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© WCSM Radio
40th anniversary of Armstrong walk on the moon to be celebrated
05/18/09 ...
Posted by: Kevin
The 40th anniversary of Wapakoneta native Neil Armstrong's historic walk on the moon will be observed this summer with several events in Wapakoneta, including free events for the public at the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum.
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Obituaries
Esther Ann Stroh,
91, a resident of St. Marys Living Center, and formerly of Spruce Street in St. Marys, died at 4:10 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2009, at the St. Marys Living Center.
Joyce C. Doenges,
81, of 408 Jackson St. in Wapakoneta, died at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
Jackie Horn,
72, 2100 Celina Road, lot 117, died Thursday, May 7, 2009, while visiting her daughter in California.
Evelyn Katter Shoup,
86, of Wapakoneta, died at 10:40 a.m., Wednesday May 20, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
Betty Ann Dunlap,
84, of 215 South Pear Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, died 2:25 P.M. Friday, May 22, 2009, at the Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home in Wapakoneta.
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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