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Wednesday, July 12th, 2006
Obituaries on July 12th, 2006
Danny E. Eastridge, 59, of New Weston, died July 8, 2006, in Greenville. Cause of death is undetermined pending an autopsy. [More]
Sister Madonna Fortman, RSM, 89, died July 10, 2006, at St. Bernardine Home, Fremont. [More]
Dorothy K. Heidlebaugh, 84, of rural Spencerville, died at 2:57 p.m. July 11, 2006, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Paul D. Jones, 65, 7566 state Route 705, New Weston, died at 10:30 a.m. July 11, 2006, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. Cause of death was natural. [More]
Richard L. Strickler, 79, of Middle Point, died at 7:15 p.m. July 10, 2006, at Celina Manor. [More]
Paul A. Sutter, 71, 2790 Mud Pike, Celina, died at 10:56 p.m. July 11, 2006, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Richard W. Timmerman, 77, 1865 state Route 49, Fort Recovery, died at 6:32 p.m. July 8, 2006, at Briarwood Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
Stories on July 12th, 2006
Mercer County Commissioners have declared portions of the county disaster areas following severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes that moved through the area last month. [More]
WAPAKONETA - The practice of keeping nursing home residents isolated for non-communicable diseases is unlawful and violates civil rights, says Auglaize County Medical Director Dr. Wilfred Ellis. [More]
Along state Route 29 and Rockford
Mercer County economic development officials continue to try to lure a couple of outside companies to invest in the area while also working with a couple of local companies on potential blockbuster projects.
CASSELLA - Father Ernie Ranly carefully walks up the old wooden steps to the second floor of the farmhouse.
The stairs slightly dip to one side near the top and the creaking noise from the worn planks suddenly goes silent. [More]
A Mercer County resident took county commissioners to task on an array of issues, including the proposed new jail, Eden Haven Park and the county's no-smoking policy.
A Mercer County official says he will start parking his car on the west side of the courthouse following another parking ticket and renewed criticism from a county resident.
Mercer County Commissioners approved a preliminary 2007 budget Tuesday that would increase spending about 10 percent, bringing the general fund total close to the $10 million mark.
COLDWATER - The construction and renovation project is on schedule and should be completed by the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year starting Aug. 22.
WAPAKONETA - Ongoing concerns with the current voting machine software system continue in Auglaize County and election board members are considering a change in vendors.
An Allen County man facing three counts of trafficking in drugs remains incarcerated at the Mercer County Jail on a $1 million cash bond.
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WAPAKONETA - A St. Marys man has been given seven days to prove his dog has a current rabies vaccination after the canine bit a 15-year-old boy in May.
NEW BREMEN - Action on the establishment of a new pay scale for village employees hit the table for a second time in a month when New Bremen village councilors met Tuesday night.
Dreamland outside St. Marys contains lots of memorabilia from the King
The self-proclaimed son of the blue-suede shoe wearing, Graceland demigod has opened an Elvis Presley museum on state Route 703, near the Nifty 50s restaurant.
Local pictures on July 12th, 2006