Wednesday, August 30th, 2006
By Shelley Grieshop
A pair of weak tornadoes were officially confirmed as causing damage Monday evening to 15 homes and at least one business in New Knoxville and a home and crops near St. Henry.
The National Weather Service (NWS) said F0 tornadoes, the weakest on th [More]
By Timothy Cox
Members of the Animal Protection League are unhappy with the outcome of their private meeting Tuesday with Mercer County Commissioner Bob Nuding about conditions at the county dog pound.
Group members plan to discuss the issue further at a meeting today at the Orchard Tree Restaurant in Celina. The public is invited to the 6:30 p.m. meeting. [More]
By Ryan Hines
It was the first game of the season for the Celina volleyball team and it looked like the first game of the season for the Bulldogs.
St. Henry, playing in its fourth game already this year, traveled to the Intermediate School to play Celina and former Redskins head coach De De Stoner and left with a three-game victory. The Redskins took control late in game one to win 25-19, edged the Bulldogs 26-24 in the second game and again made the clutch plays late in the third game for a 25-19 decision. [More]
Obituaries on August 30th, 2006
Susan M. Dircksen, 49, 3618 state Route 119, Minster, died at 10 p.m. Aug. 28, [More]
Earl Leroy Gibson, 71, of Portland, Ind., died Aug. 29, 2006, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. [More]
Marilyn L. Schlater, 67, 4833 Mercer-Darke County Line Road, St. Henry, died at 8:20 a.m. Aug. 29, 2006, at her residence. [More]
Local pictures on August 30th, 2006
Subscriber stories on August 30th, 2006
MENDON - Some village officials believe there is a growing problem of illegal open burning in town while others noted a fine line between lawful fires and those that violate state and local laws.
WAPAKONETA - Several area residents have appeared in court recently following a drug bust Aug. 18 by area law enforcement and the Grand Lake Drug Task Force.
MENDON - The village will spray one time for mosquitoes through River Trail Campground but the owner will have to pay for any further service.
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Coldwater Village Council is looking at a method to remove sludge buildup in pond two at the water treatment plant, councilors learned Monday.
Village Manager Engineer Eric Thomas described the operation of a geotube that could be used to collect the sludge and drain the water.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County election board members unanimously approved a rental agreement with Triad GSI to supply election software and service.
MARIA STEIN - Okay, so it's just one win and it's a win in the first of a 22-match schedule, but Marion Local's 26-24, 25-16, 21-25, 25-21 win over the Lehman Catholic Cavaliers on Tuesday night at the Hangar was indeed special for Flyer coach Amy Steininger and her charges.
Celina opened Western Buckeye League girls soccer play in style, edging rival St. Marys, 2-1, at a soggy Celina Soccer Stadium on Tuesday night.
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The St. Henry boys picked up a big win on the cross country season as they captured the Mercer County Invitational title on Tuesday at Coldwater.
NEW KNOXVILLE - To the casual observer, the New Knoxville Lady Rangers looked in mid- to late-season form last evening as they dominated the St. Marys Roughriders at home in three games by finals of 25-10, 25-9, and 25-11.