Minster News

County hires firm to design Web site By KAREN CAMPBELL Staff Writer The county is hiring a company to create a new online Web presence to provide easier access for residents and prospective businesses.

Mansfield police have arrested John Picard, 40, a former youth pastor who had inappropriate sexual relationships with young girls beginning in 1992 while serving at Grace Brethren Church in Mansfield.

Law enforcement officials warn of dangers of street racing By KAREN CAMPBELL Staff Writer With state law enforcement reminding motorists of the dangers of street racing, local law enforcement members also are ...

County opts out of enforcing smoking ban By KAREN CAMPBELL Staff Writer After 14 months of trying to enforce the smoking ban, local health officials are turning that responsibility back over to the state.

By MIKE BURKHOLDER Managing Editor ST. MARYS - A trio of St. Marys residents, who investigators believe were behind a string of vandalism incidents across Auglaize County in June, face 15 criminal charges ...

Staff photo/Kay Louth St. Marys Eagles Aerie 767 award each of the following $1,000 scholarships.

Tim Kuenning ponders the mammoth log that stood straight and tall before settlers came to this part of Ohio.

Vehicles in 4 towns vandalized with BB gun By MARY BARGDILL Staff Writer NEW BREMEN - Vehicles in four locals towns were damaged during a recent vandalism spree Several vehicles in New Bremen, Minster, Fort ...

Tuesday June 17, 2008 Uncovering history Staff photo/Kay Louth Contractors working on a project at Wayne Street United Methodist Church recently uncovered the foundation of the old West School building.

Friday, 06 June 2008 By MARY BARGDILL Staff Writer FORT LORAMIE - An area resident says she hopes to collect scores of aluminum cans tabs to help those in need.

The Minster Historical Society will soon realize a longtime dream of having a museum in a visible location easily accessible to visitors of all ages.

A walk with nature Village hires new cop Wednesday, 04 June 2008 By MARY BARGDILL Staff Writer MINSTER - Councilors were introduced to the capabilities of the county's Geographical Informational System during ...

By KAY LOUTH Staff Writer NEW KNOXVILLE - A former resident of Auglaize County recently captured the strong German heritage of the area in a published work.

Richard "Rich" Boeckman believes in doing his part to brighten at least one corner of this Auglaize County community.

Celina native LaVern Pax will spend Memorial Day at a place he knows very well - the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.

Briarwood Manor of Coldwater and The Gardens at St. Henry received the highest marks of all long-term care facilities in Mercer County following annual state inspections.

Evans joins UNOH in admissions John Evans has been hired as an admissions representative at the University of Northwestern Ohio.

Drilling for plant sites WAEDC director seeks two-prong approach to attract businesses By WILLIAM LANEY Managing Editor When potential prospectors are seeking a location for a manufacturing site, a local ...

Staff photo/B.J. Bethel Area residents walk around a CareFlight helicopter during an EMS demonstration Saturday afternoon.

By KAY LOUTH Staff Writer MINSTER - Minster Board of Education members heard from a group of concerned parents Monday night about classroom size in the third grade.