November 4 Press Release
Soccer Tryout Info
BOTKINS, OHIO --Grand Lake United Soccer Club is holding tryouts for Spring teams on November 6 & 7, at Botkins Community Park. Please visit www.grandlakeunited.com for times and registration information. These tryouts are for uncarded players or players with permission to talk aged U9 - U19.
October 29 Rider Football
Wildcats Bomb Riders 54-14
ST. MARYS, OHIO --The playoff-bound Kenton Wildcats don't have a running back on their roster, but they didn't need one as they dominated St. Marys with a 54-14 Parents' Night win at Skip Baughman Stadium...
October 15 Rider Football
Riders Fall to Van Wert
ST. MARYS, OHIO --The St. Marys Memorial High School football program ventured into uncharted territory Friday night with its seventh Western Buckeye League loss of the season, fallin 31-7 Friday at Van Wert....
October 1 Rider Football
Wapak Rolls over Riders, 38-14
ST. MARYS, OHIO --Another win for Doug Frye at Skip Baughman Stadium -- however, this time it came from the other side of the field... The loss guaranteed back-to-back non-winning seasons for the Riders for the first time since 1961-62, Skip Baughman's 3rd and 4th seasons...
September 24 Rider Football
Defiance Defends Homecoming 13-6 Over Riders
DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance Bulldogs won their first game of 2010 by taking advantage of a St. Marys fumble in the end zone for a second-quarter touchdown that was the difference in the game...
September 17 Rider Football
Bulldogs steal one, win 26-25 in OT
THE SKIP -- The Celina Bulldogs muffed a PAT attempt with the score tied in overtime, but a penalty called against St. Marys on the play gave the visitors one more try...
August 27 Rider Football
Riders Down Jackets 13-7
THE SKIP -- The football Roughriders avenged last year's season-opening loss at Sidney by pulling out a 13-7 nail-biter over the Yellowjackets to begin the 2010 football campaign. On a perfect night for the sport of giants, the home team started out less than perfectly, turning over their first two possessions of the game by fumble. After losing three fumbles in the Chicken Bowl scrimmage a week earlier, it was cause for offensive alarm...
June 29 Press Release
Bluesfest Tickets Go On Sale This Weekend
ST. MARYS -- Presale tickets for the 2010 Riverside Bluesfest will be available in select area locations for the July 4 holiday weekend. Headlining the 2010 Riverside Bluesfest will be The Chris Duarte Group and Kenny Wayne Shepherd...
June 25 Press Release
Get Cash For Gold Sun June 27
ST. MARYS -- This Sunday, June 27 from 9 am - Noon, Connie Voss has partnered with the St. Marys U19 Girls Soccer Club to do a Cash-For-Gold fundraiser at the Hairline, 205 W. Spring Sreet, St. Marys...
June 18 Press Release
Club Soccer Begins Player Draft System
ST. MARYS -- St. Marys Club Soccer will be holding a player draft this year in order to better distribute different player skill levels. A mandatory skill session will take place on June 27, 2010, on the lower river soccer field at KC Gieger Park...
June 5 Press Release
Mekayla Breland to State in Shot Put
ST. MARYS -- Memorial High School student Mekayla Breland qualified for the Ohio High School Athletic Association Championship Meet in Division II Girls Shot Put, scheduled to take place Saturday June 5, 2010, in the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at Ohio State University.
May 31 Press Release
Auglaize County K-9 Jubilee
ST. MARYS -- Bring your dog to the Veyance Company shelterhouse accessed from State Route 66 just south of St. Marys, from 1-4 pm on Sunday, June 13, 2010. The Auglaize County Dog Warden / Dog House and dogs-R-us Styling Boutique are collaborating to host the K-9 Jubilee to promote canine awareness.
April 11 Press Release
Yokoso Coffee House April 15
ST. MARYS -- The St. Marys-Awaji City Sister City Organization and their Japanese friends invite you to visit the YOKOSO COFFEE HOUSE, featuring live music by Scott "Jelly Roll" Blackwell. Please come and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, cider and snacks...
March 5 Press Release
Kaylee Halko to Appear on The Dr. Oz Show Mar 8
MONCLOVA, OHIO -- Kaylee Halko, daughter of St. Marys natives Tim and Marla Halko, will be a guest on ABC television's The Dr. Oz Show, on Monday, March 8. Kaylee is one of only 53 children in the world with progeria, a severe genetic condition with symptoms of rapid aging at an early age. The Dr. Oz Show is scheduled at 4:00 pm on WKEF-TV (ABC 22, Dayton) and at 5:00 pm on WLMO-TV (CBS 38, Lima).
January 9 Press Release
Yokoso Coffee House Jan. 21
ST. MARYS -- The St. Marys-Awaji City Sister City Organization and their Japanese friends invite you to visit the YOKOSO COFFEE HOUSE. Featuring Live Music with Special Guests: Chris Lemke and Fred Collingsworth on acoustic guitar. Please come and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, cider and snacks...
November 6 Press Release
Meet Ohio Author Geogia Kohart Nov. 7
ST. MARYS -- Canalside Book Shop is pleased to welcome Ohio Author Georgia Kohart for a book signing this coming Saturday. Winner of the Ohio Associated Press Award, Kohart is a columnist, and features writer for the Defiance Crescent-News. Her work has been published nationally...
October 24 Reminder
Fall Back - Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 1
Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2:00 am on the first Sunday in November. Don't forget to remember to set your clocks back an hour.
October 23 Rider Football
Shawnee Blanks St. Marys 25-0
THE SKIP -- The Shawnee Indians showed their league-leading scoring defense tonight, holding the Riders scoreless for their their third consecutive win over St. Marys...
October 16 Rider Football
Cougars Maul Riders in Hall of Fame Game, 43-7
THE SKIP -- Van Wert put the skids on a nine-game losing streak to St. Marys with an historic butt-whipping Friday night at Skip Baughman Stadium. The 43-7 win matched the vistors' biggest win ever over St. Marys...
October 11 Press Release
Ohio National Guard "Cans for the Community" Food Drive
ST. MARYS -- The Recruiting and Retention Battalion and the Family Readiness groups are teaming together kick off our 1st annual "Cans for the Community," collecting canned foods and nonperishable items to donate to local food pantries in time for Thanksgiving...
Sept 25 Rider Football
Defiance Tramples Rider Homecoming
THE SKIP -- It was a first-quarter blitzkrieg and a knock-out punch for Defiance as the Bulldogs jumped out to a 21-0 lead after 12 minutes and cruised to a 38-21 victory, spoiling the St. Marys Homecoming Friday at Skip Baughman Stadium...
Sept 23 Press Release
Eagles Tailgate for Cancer Oct. 17
ST. MARYS -- A group of local volunteers is working with the St. Marys Eagles Aerie 767 on plans to host the biggest tailgate party ever held in St. Marys. Saturday, October 17, 2009 is the date for the first annual Eagles Tailgate for Cancer, to take place in the Eagles' parking lot at the corner of Spring and Spruce Streets in St. Marys...
Sept 2 Press Release
Riverside Bluesfest Expands in 2009
ST. MARYS, OHIO -- The Riverside Bluesfest, the annual music festival in St. Marys' K.C. Geiger Park, continues to grow. Now in its third year...
Aug 15 Update - Web News Review
Around Ridertown: Week 33 '09
ST. MARYS -- A weekly summary of news stories about St. Marys, Ohio and surrounding communities from local and area internet news sources.
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July 22 Press Release
Summerfest Kids' Games
ST. MARYS -- Free Games – Limbo, Plinko, Duck Pond, Cookie Walk, Toddler Play Yard, Juice Toss, Face Painting, Fish Pond, Baseball and Football Throws, Family Dare Games and More!...
July 12 News Story
Foundation Announces 30th Annual Education Awards
ST. MARYS -- The St. Marys Community Foundation Board of Trustees gave checks to student grant and loan recipients at their annual meeting on July 8, 2009, held in the Eagles #767 meeting room...
June 24 Press Release
Buy Bluesfest Tickets From MHS Band
ST. MARYS -- Today the St. Marys Band Parents Organization announced a partnership with the K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the St. Marys Blues Guild to market tickets for the third annual Riverside Bluesfest...Orders need to be turned in to the Band Parents by the first day of school...
June 10 Press Release
1st Annual Rider Rooters Stag Night
ST. MARYS -- The Rider Rooters have set Friday, June 26, 2009 as the date of their first annual Stag Night fund rasier. Be downstairs at the St. Marys Eagles Aerie 767 Lodge at 7:00 pm to hear speakers Mike Elston, Mark Hollars and Dan Hegemier...
May 15 Press Release
Ladies Night Out May 21
ST. MARYS -- A "Ladies Night Out" event is scheduled for Thursday May 21, 2009 from 5-9 PM at the St. Marys Eagles Lodge at 404 East Spring Street. The evening benefits Grand Lake Hospice and includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner and cash bar, fashion shows by Maurices and Island Dress Shop, door prizes and...
May 9 Press Release
Golf Outing May 16
ST. MARYS -- The St. Marys Optimist Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, May 16th at 1:00 p.m. at Northmoor Golf Course...
April 7 Press Release
"Annie" On Stage at St. Marys Theater
ST. MARYS -- Record audiences enjoyed the first weekend of Grand Lake Theatrix Community Theatre Association's production of "Annie" April 3 and 4...
April 3 Press Release
Blues Challenge Finals at Eagles May 3
ST. MARYS -- The 2009 Riverside Bluesfest "Blues Challenge" series of showcase events reaches its climax at Eagles Aerie 767 in St. Marys, Ohio, on Sunday afternoon, May 3. Five outstanding local and area blues bands will compete for places on the stage at the Riverside Bluesfest, KC Geiger Park's Labor Day weekend fund-raising blues spectacular...
February 24 Press Release
"Blues Challenge" Starts Park Fund Campaign
The K.C. Geiger Park Committee kicked off promotion of its 2009 fund-raising campaign Sunday, February 22, 2009 at C&C Loft and Lounge, 223 East Spring Street. Sunday's event was the first in a series of three Blues Challenge Showcases featuring area blues bands. On stage Sunday were Layin' Low and The Nightcrawlers...
January 27 Press Release
United Way of Auglaize County Announces Gap in Funding
The United Way of Auglaize County has received all of it’s funding requests for 2009 and as expected the need is greater than the means. "Our agencies aren’t asking for an outlandish amount of money when you consider how much the need has increased with a bad economy."...
January 9 New Story
Jon Justice Band at Eagles Jan. 16
ST. MARYS -- The St. Marys Eagles Lodge Aerie 767 opens the 2009 blues year with a Friday night live music show. The Jon Justice Band will perform at the Eagles from 8:00 pm until midnight next Friday...
January 7 Press Release
Free Tax Filing for 2009
United Way of Auglaize County offers free tax filing for qualified individuals! Each year, millions of individuals and families fail to receive the money and benefits due to them and -- as a result -- more than $35 billion in government benefits go unclaimed annually. United Way of Auglaize County and The Benefit Bank helps connect people to these resources...
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December 14 Press Release
Buz Howard Book Signing Sat. Dec 18
ST. MARYS, OHIO --Local author Robert "Buz" Howard will be signing his books at Canalside Book Shop on Saturday, December 18th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. His recent local history book, Fat Charley Makley and the Dillinger Gang, will be available...
November 9 News Story
Stewart Book Signing Sat. Nov 13
ST. MARYS, OHIO --Martin Stewart, the author of the new book, Redemption: The 71st Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War, will be at a book signing at Canalside Book Shop this weekend. The signing will take place from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, November 13th. A limited number of books are available for advance purchase at the book shop, and will be available the day of the book signing...
October 28 News Story
Tuesday Election Decisions
ST. MARYS, OHIO --State and local candidates and issues are on the agenda for Tuesday's election. Here are your choices...
October 22 Rider Football
Shawnee Hangs On to 14-7 Win Over Riders
LIMA, OHIO --The shawnee Indians clinged to a 14-7 halftime lead to claim their secon win of 2010 against the St. Marys Roughriders tonight...
October 8 Rider Football
Titans Blank Riders 35-0
ST. MARYS, OHIO --The Ottawa-Glandorf Titans scored every time they touched the ball in the second half to blow the game open en route to a 35-0 whitewashing of the Roughriders on Parents' Night...
September 19 Press Release
MHS Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
ST. MARYS -- The St. Marys Memorial High School Alumni Foundation is pleased to announce the 2010 inductees into the Memorial High School Alumni Hall of Fame. In the category of Academic/Professional Achievement...
September 10 Rider Football
Riders Fall to Bath 26-6
LIMA -- The Roughriders struggled on both sides of the ball at Lima Bath Stadium tonight and ended up on the short end of a 26-6 final score. Untimely St. Marys penalties and Bath's running back Aaron Smith...
August 20 Rider Football
Signs of the Times at Chicken Bowl
THE SKIP -- The Roughriders attempted exactly zero passing plays. And neither team punted even once, in a scrimmage that ended with the first strings tied...
July 22 Press Release
Events at July 24 Farmers' Market
ST. MARYS -- The Covered Bridge Farmers' Market in St. Marys hosts two events on the bridge this Saturday, July 24th. The first is an Arts in the Parks activity, "Weave It! String It! Wear It!" sponsored by Arts Place. In the second event, Melba Schroyer Milak will do a book signing of her book, Lone Woman on the Boat...
June 29 Press Release
Game Night at Int'l Friendship Center
ST. MARYS -- From 7-9 pm on Thursday, July 1, we will be playing games for fun food treats and gifts at the International Friendship Center at 454 Watercrest Drive in St. Marys. Men, Women and Children are Welcome. Bring a Friend! This will be a private party, so please RSVP as soon as possible to Rita Daugherty at kemplaw@bright.net, so we can assure a full house. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. An affordable donation would be appreciated, with 100% going to St. Marys Sister Cities To Japan. Thank you in advance for your continued support!
June 24 Press Release
Two Events at June 26 Farmers' Market
ST. MARYS -- The Covered Bridge Farmers' Market in St. Marys is hosting two events on the bridge this Saturday, June 26th. The first is a family-friendly activity: Basket-weaving with Teresa. In the second event, Carolyn Partlow will do a book signing for the book, The Odyssey of the Blue Swan...
June 5 Press Release
Agape Open House June 16
ST. MARYS -- The Agape Thrift Store at 1302 East Spring Street in St. Marys will hold an Open House from 5-8 pm Wednesday, June 16, 2010. The public is invited and welcome.
April 12 Press Release
Child Reading Free Workshop April 17
ST. MARYS -- Ready, Set, Read! with Reading Specialist Cheryl Howard will take place at Canalside Book Shop in St. Marys on Saturday, April 17th...
March 7 Press Release
Yokoso Coffee House March 18
ST. MARYS -- The St. Marys-Awaji City Sister City Organization and their Japanese friends invite you to visit the YOKOSO COFFEE HOUSE. Featuring Live Jazz and Blues with the DC Duo. Please come and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, cider and snacks...
December 1 Press Release
Halkos Featured in Dec. 13 TLC Documentary
MONCLOVA, OHIO -- Kaylee Halko, daughter of St. Marys natives Tim and Marla Halko, will be featured in a The Learning Channel documentary entitled "6 Going on 60," to be presented at 9:00 pm Sunday, Dec 13. Kaylee is one of only 53 children in the world with progeria, a severe genetic condition with symptoms of rapid aging at an early age. TLC is viewable locally at channel 33 on TSC Cable, and channel 38 on Time Warner Cable.
November 8 Press Release
MHS Thespians Fall Musical Nov 13-14
ST. MARYS -- The Memorial High School Thespian Club will perform "Into the Woods" as the school's Fall Musical next Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov. 13 and 14. Tickets for "Into the Woods" are available at Memorial High School...
November 4 News Story
Auglaize County Election Results
Congratulations to the local winners in yesterday's elections. In contested races, Lisa Tobin and Ralph Wiley were reelected to the Board of Education, while Aaron Braun unseated incumbent Eric Langsdon. Ron Ginter and James Harris were reelected to City Council. At this writing, Patrick McGowan and Michael Barnard are virtually tied for a St. Marys City Council At-Large seat, with a possible recount pending. Unofficial results are posted on the Auglaize County Board of Elections web site in PDF, linked below.
October 30 Rider Football
Riders Fall to Kenton, 24-8
KENTON, OHIO -- Three third quarter touchdowns broke open a close game and put some icing on the cake for the Western Buckeye League champion Kenton Wildcats who knocked off St. Marys 24-8 Friday at Robinson field...
October 29 Press Release
"Playing Doctor" Oct. 30-31 at St. Marys Theatre
Grand Lake Theatrix is proud to be in partnership with Offstage Productions, a well respected theatre group from Van Wert, Ohio, as they bring "PLAYING DOCTOR" to the St. Marys Theatre. Tickets for this show are just $10 and may be purchased at the door. The show begins at 8pm, doors will open at 7. A cash bar will be available. If you could use a little laughter in your life, you are invited to come and enjoy the show.
October 24 Press Release
Budget Truck Rental Opens in St. Marys
ST. MARYS -- Budget Truck Rental is now open weekdays from 9-5 and Saturday from 9-noon at 2358 Celina Road...
October 22 News Story
Nov. 3 Election Ballot Issues Listed
ST. MARYS -- On Tuesday, Nov. 3, St. Marys and area residents will have a number of offices and issues to decide, as the yard signs are telling us again...
October 11 Press Release
United Way Offers Help With Heating Bills
As temperatures start to drop and many families begin to wonder how they will both heat their homes and meet their family’s other basic needs, The United Way of Auglaize County has some good news for qualifying families...
Oct 9 Rider Football
St. Marys wins at Ottawa-Glandorf, 21-13
OTTAWA -- The Riders took on the Titans on a sloppy field and prevailed 21-13 in a very close game...
Oct 7 Press Release
Halloween Candy Giveaway
ST. MARYS -- The St. Marys Optimist Club is sponsoring the annual Halloween Candy Giveaway at the Golden Valley Living Center, 1140 South Knoxville Avenue in St. Marys from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Thursday October 22. Children ages 11 and younger who wear their Halloween costumes will receive candy from the residents.
Oct 2 Rider Football
Rider Rally Skins Wapak, 28-17
WAPAKONETA -- St. Marys roared from 10-points down in the second half with 21 points in the fourth quarter to post a 28-17 victory and spoil Wapakoneta’s Homecoming Friday at Harmon Field...
Sept 22 Press Release
2009 MHS Alumni Hall of Fame
ST. MARYS -- The St. Marys Memorial High School Alumni Foundation is pleased to announce the 2009 Inductees to the MHS Alumni Hall of Fame...
Sept 18 Rider Football
Riders Win Lake St. Marys Cup
ALGAE BOWL -- A new traveling trophy was won by the Roughriders 33-6 in their eleventh consecutive victory over the Celina Bulldogs in the Battle of Lake St. Marys...
Sept 11 Press Release
St. Marys Defeats Bath 24-7
THE SKIP -- The Roughriders strike on three long TD runs by Kyle Puschel to down the Bath Wildcats for the 10th consecutive year...
August 28 Rider Football
Sidney Early Scores Down Riders 14-0
SIDNEY, OHIO -- Sidney snapped a seven-game losing streak to St. Marys with a 14-0 victory over the Roughriders Friday night at Memorial Stadium, spoiling the St. Marys coaching debut for Mark Hollars...
August 21 Rider Football
Riders Win Battle With Hillclimbers
THE SKIP -- Under threatening skies, the 2009 Roughriders and the Urbana Hillclimbers slugged it out in a "Jamboree" Chicken Bowl scrimmage here Friday...
June 17 Press Release
MHS Alumni Hall Of Fame Nomination Deadline Approaches
ST. MARYS -- The deadline for nominations for MHS Alumni Hall of Fame 2009 induction is Friday, July 3, 2009. Nominations received after that date will be retained on file, but will not be considered this year. Nomination forms can be picked up at the Memorial High School Office, Minster State Bank, First Bank, Chase Bank and Albert's Sporting Goods...
May 28 Press Release
Auglaize / Mercer K-9 Jubilee
ST. MARYS -- Bring your dog to the Veyance Company shelterhouse accessed from State Route 66 just south of St. Marys, from 1-5 pm on Saturday, June 14, 2009. The Auglaize County Dog Warden and the Mercer County Animal Protection League are collaborating to host the K-9 Jubilee to promote canine awareness.
May 15 Press Release
Kidz Drama Klub Chicken Dinner June 6
ST. MARYS -- The Kidz Drama Klub of the Grand Lake Theatrix Community Theater Association is hosting a chicken dinner to raise funds for a club trip to New York City. Tickets for the dinners by Romers Catering are available at the Regent Theatre at 105 West Spring Street. Contact Vickie Shurelds for more information.
April 15 Press Release
Bowling Fund Raiser May 2
COLDWATER -- A bowling tournament benefitting a Celina Baptist Temple group's trip to Honduras is planned for 2:00 pm Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Coldwater bowling alley...
April 10 Press Release
Holy Rosary Festival Announces Attractions
ST. MARYS -- The June 12-14, 2009 Holy Rosary Church Festival will feature continuous food, live music, games and new activities including a Chili Cook-Off, 5K Run/Walk, Corn Hole Tournament, Guitar Hero Contest and Texas Hold 'Em. Headline entertainment features The Earthquakers, 176 Keys and The Borrowed Time Band, with local and area musical talent all weekend...
April 7 Press Release
Lake St. Marys Boat Docks Available
ST. MARYS -- Grand Lake St. Marys State Park has seasonal boat docks available for the 2009 boating season. Ohio’s largest inland lake has an unlimited horsepower rating and is unique as it offers four boater’s beaches as well as...
March 20 Press Release
Easter Egg Hunt April 11
Hey kids, the Easter Bunny is coming to St. Marys Memorial Park on Easter Saturday, April 11, 2009. Sponsored by Ketterhenry Investment Group and the St. Marys Optimist Club...
January 18 Press Release
Dog Tag Price Doubles Feb 1
Ohio law requires residents to purchase a dog tag for each dog owned by Jan. 31 of each year. Money from the sale of dog tags is used to fund the county dog shelter and helps defray the cost of controlling the population of stray, homeless and vicious dogs...
January 13 Press Release
Riverside Bluesfest plans 2-day festival in 2009
Members of the K.C. Geiger Park Committee were on the agenda at the St. Marys City Council meeting Monday to request Council approval to expand their annual Labor Day weekend music festival...
January 13 Press Release
United Way Announces Tax Clinic Dates
The United Way of Auglaize County will be holding Free Tax Filing Clinics in Wapakoneta on February 9th and February 23rd. Please call the United Way of Auglaize County office to schedule an appointment...
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