City council members this week passed first reading of an ordinance establishing the salaries of the mayor, law director, auditor, treasurer, council president and council members. ROCKFORD - A state law enforcement agency tasked with investigating suspicious fires and associated crimes is probing a blaze that destroyed two buildings downtown early Wednesday morning. He was predeceased by : his parents, Joseph B. Although fixed-rate mortgages have long been the preferred financing option for homebuyers, some mortgage lenders have seen adjustable rate mortgages grow in popularity as interest rates tick upward. Several projects on Minster's summer agenda. CELINA - Nearly $600,000 will flow to Mercer County for the construction of two-stage ditches designed to reduce nutrients that feed toxic algal blooms. Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. [, Carol W. McDonald, 86, of St. Marys, died 11:28 A.M. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster. On February 9, 1951 he married Mary (Shaffner) Anderson and she survives at the residence in Celina. ST. HENRY Three brothers who became trapped in a manure pit at a farm near St. Henry died on Tuesday. Parkway's Gabrielle Stober and Dan Williamson won awards as the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association announced its All-Northwest Ohio girls basketball teams on Wednesday evening. June E. Thurston, 80, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Feb. 1, 2023 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. Also preceding him in death are two sons, Tommy and Gary Anderson; a sister, Dicey Davis; and four brothers, Wesley, Cecil, Clifton and Sylvan Anderson. Tom served as past president and was a Life Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation Board of Trustees. Cisco Funeral Home - Celina Published in Wapakoneta Daily News from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2023. His adventurous spirit and intellectual curiosity spurred Tom to read books on any subject and he loved discovering new places and restaurants with Kim, from coast to coast. Tom had moved to the Pacific Northwest following his February 2022 retirement to spend as much time as possible being the proud grandfather of Dean and Reid. The Redskins rode pinpoint outside shooting and a strong all-around effort to a 58-45 victory over New Bremen in the first game at Redskin Gymnasium on Tuesday, and Marion Local survived a slugfest for a 35-34 win over Fort Recovery in the nightcap. [. Would you like to offer Matthew F. Grays loved ones a condolence message? OH. Mercer County Standard. BENTON RIDGE - St. Marys coach Dan Hegemier wanted his team to foul after an Austin Parks free throw. (60 years old). Mary Ann (Segraves) Briner, age 88 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. BOWLING GREEN - Maumee stopped the first seven shots St. Marys took on Tuesday, including a penalty kick, but eventually the Roughriders broke through. Tom's sudden passing ended a life that touched and impacted virtually every resident of Mercer County. Tom was never afraid to speak his mind and always stood up for the integrity of his beliefs. The Grand Lake area continues to be a hot bed for bowling. Kings Way honors Maries Candies legacy, At New Mexico St, a meltdown that runs beyond basketball, The implications of Walgreens decision on abortion pills, Mississippi passes bill restricting electric car dealerships, US to focus bison restoration on expanding tribal herds, New crew from US, Russia and UAE arrives at space station, Doctor: Lesion removed from Bidens chest was cancerous, Pedestrian struck in parking lot succumbs to injuries, Young, Stroud defend against criticisms at NFL combine. In his law practice, he assisted multiple generations of local families who kept returning to him as a trusted advisor. Two boys teams and two girls teams will look to compete for state titles this Friday and Saturday at the Division II state tournament held at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl. OPSWA All-Northwest District Girls Basketball. CELINA - Some of the city's top officeholders may see sizable pay raises next year. Harry was born on March 15, 1938 in Fort Loramie, OH to the late Albert and Catherine (Barhorst) Boerger. She was born to the late Herschel Segraves and Lena (Johnson) Segraves on January 10, 1935 in Muncie, Indiana. There's an interactive map for that, Long-lost ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story, Father of cellphone sees dark side but also hope in new tech, Two buildings a total loss in early morning blaze. CELINA - Lori Yaney, published author and business owner, is crystal clear in her profession. [, Minster and Virginia firm agree on energy storage. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Matthew F. Gray of Celina, Ohio, who passed away on May 6, 2021, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. He married Johanna Streaker, who survives. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. ST. MARYS - Anything Is Pawsable will hold its first Fit Dog 5k Turkey Trot fundraiser at 9 a.m. Saturday at K.C. She was born Oct. 20, 1950 in Lima to the late Harold. [, James F. Opperman, age 84, of New Bremen, died on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 6:00 A.M. at his home in New Bremen. Funeral services will begin on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. Together, they raised two children: Allison of California and Ashley (Evan Wells) of Washington State. Download. Mercer County Bobcats looking to shine at state Special Olympics. Exposure to ammonia results in immediate burning sensation and redness in the eyes. This placeholder text is in no way a description of the subject nor a reflection of the newspaper's opinion of the subject. [, Copyright 2023 Standard Printing Co. All Rights Reserved. Located in Celina, OH & Mendon, OH. Celina Daily Standard Obituaries Centerville Bellbrook Times Obituaries Chagrin Falls Chagrin Valley Times Obituaries Champion Review Newspaper Charlestown Review Newspaper Chillicothe Gazette Obituaries Cincinnati Enquirer Lives Remembered Circleville Herald Obituaries Coitsville Hometown Journal (membership required) Columbus Booster Obituaries CELINA - Last fall, the Mercer County Bobcats Special Olympics team brought in Scott Brunswick, a St. Henry basketball legend, to take the helm. ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Bicentennial Committee has planned a year-long celebration to commemorate the city's founding 200 years ago. Tom's other civic activities included the Celina Combined Services Appeal, the Board of Directors of Lima Symphony Orchestra and the Children's Trust Fund Advisory Board. Memorial contributions can be made to the Anderson family. Tom was a longtime Mercer County Bar Association member and served as the organization's president. Those roots ran deep and strong. MINSTER - The village is gaining a new partner in its solar energy system. Van Wert coach Ben Laudick wanted a timeout. WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office is in line to receive a thermal drone to help locate missing persons and criminal suspects. Gray and Marilyn Gray (Wenning); his brother-in-law Gene Mihm; and his nephew Ben Cooper. City council members this week passed first reading of an ordinance establishing the salaries of the mayor, law director, auditor, treasurer, council president and council members. Celina Insurance Group recognizes Lyons for designation achievement. CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members this week voted in a new chairperson and swapped the roles of its two directors, per a longstanding board policy. [ More] Gerald Johns Gerald "Pops" Johns, 82, of St. Marys, died 6:35 P.M. Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. The Van Wert senior beat the buzzer with a 3-pointer to give the Cougars a 56-55 victory over the Roughriders in the Division II boys basketball district semifinal on Thursday night at Liberty-Benton High School. [, Van Wert beats St. Marys on last-second 3-pointer. [, Julie R. Schnell, 34, of Celina, OH died 10:34 p.m. Saturday October 29, 2022 at Gardens of Celina, OH. Emergency personnel were called to the farm at 12:30 p.m. after receiving a call that three men had passed out in a manure pit at a livestock operation at 2319 Coldwater Creek Road, St. Henry Fire Department Chief Matt Lefeld said. The men were transported to Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, and at least Brad Wuebker was transported to a hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., according to Lefeld. You can click this link to create an obituary. Geiger Park. She was born May 29, 1942 in Celina to the late Lewis B. and Ruth (Felver) Hoenie . He was born May 26, 1922, in Augusta, Kansas, the son of James S. and Catherine Betzel Marbaugh. Matt Overman officiating; where the family will receive friends from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm prior to the services. [, James F. Opperman, age 84, of New Bremen, died on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 6:00 A.M. at his home in New Bremen. Village council members at a special meeting Tuesday night approved an energy storage agreement with Summit Ridge Energy based in Arlington, Virginia. Andy proudly served his country in the United States Army in during the Korean War era. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Lewis of Celina, Ohio, who passed away on April 8, 2021 at the age of 89. Obituaries on March 1st, 2023 James Opperman James F. Opperman, age 84, of New Bremen, died on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 6:00 A.M. at his home in New Bremen. CELINA - City councilors said the Grand Lake Mariners organization can proceed with a series of updates to Montgomery Field but stressed a new agreement must lay out the terms and conditions of the facility, including financial responsibilities. Arrangem [, Rosalie (Perin) DeLoye, 89, formerly of Loy Road, Yorkshire, passed away of nat [, Daniel L. Hart, 71 (Liberty Township, Ohio), died at 12:15 a.m. on December 25, 2022 at Chamberlin Healthcare, Cincinnati. [, John Henry Weyant, 86 of Union City, Ohio, passed away on Saturday October 29, 2022 at 7:20 PM at EverHeart Hospice Care Center, Greenville, Ohio. . Dozens of firefighters from 12 departments in two counties battled the blaze for 10 hours and at one point exhausted the town's water supply and had to draw from the St. Marys River and a nearby creek. Andy was a member of Celina American Legion Post #210 and Celina VFW Post #5713. Register for Free Basic Membership. [, Michael Layne Howell, 65, of St. Marys, OH died 6:26 p.m. Friday February 24, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System. It circulates about 10,000 copies a day. Opinion. The Grand Lake area continues to be a hot bed for bowling. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. An official with Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry, on Tuesday. MENDON - Village council president Terry Seibert was sworn in as mayor during Tuesday's regular meeting after John Siano resigned due to personal reasons. Eileen A. Delzeith, age 87, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. [. 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