Thursday, September 28th, 2006
By Margie Wuebker
A Celina man, who made several suicide attempts and scuffled repeatedly with authorities while incarcerated at the Mercer County Jail, is headed to prison.
Adam M. Hanna, 24, formerly of 8716 Hellwarth Road, showed no emotion as Mercer County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey Ingraham imposed a 14-month prison sentence Wednesday afternoon. [More]
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Jim Steffen, who calls himself America's fun fitness coach, believes the time has come for everyone - young and old alike - to adopt healthy eating patterns along with a regular exercise program.
Steffen, an author, speaker and personal trainer from Findlay, entertained families attending a Wednesday night program at Minster Middle School. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
With the second half of the football season underway, thoughts turn to league titles and playoff hopes.
Two teams in need of a big win on Friday to keep postseason aspirations clearly in sight will play at Booster Stadium in Maria Stein as Versailles and Marion Local renew their 60-year-old rivalry. [More]
By Ryan Hines
After a punishing two weeks against a pair of Western Buckeye League title contenders, the Celina football team may have a chance to catch its breath this week.
Celina (1-4, 1-3 WBL), which was outscored 90-14 the past two weeks against Shawnee and Kenton, hits the road on Friday night to visit a struggling Elida (0-5, 0-4 WBL) team that's winless on the season and has struggled to be competitive in any of the losses. [More]
Obituaries on September 28th, 2006
Carol Hall, 70, of Coldwater, died the evening of Sept. 27, 2006, at University of Cincinnati Hospital. [More]
Victor Huwer, of North Star, died the evening of Sept. 27, 2006, at his residen [More]
Damon Klenke, 13, 687 Mercer-Darke County Line Road, Fort Recovery, died the ev [More]
Nancy L. Storer, 57, 118 Guy St., St. Marys, died at 11:45 p.m. Sept. 27, 2006, [More]
James R. Ward, 53, 22 Bear Drive, New Bremen, died at 9:20 p.m. Sept. 26, 2006, his residence, due to natural causes. [More]
Local pictures on September 28th, 2006
Subscriber stories on September 28th, 2006
COLDWATER - A plan to build a hospital in Celina has been temporarily stalled as Mercer Health officials contemplate future needs of the health organization and the community it serves.
A Rockford-area man was found dead at his home Wednesday evening, the victim of an apparent suicide.
Relatives reportedly found the body of Dennis L. Little, 49, 2611 Purdy Road, on the living room floor shortly before 7 p.m.
Two industrial firms will be joining the New Bremen business community, according to announcements made when village councilors met Tuesday night. The names of the companies have yet to be announced.
WAPAKONETA - A 29-year-old St. Marys man has been charged with assaulting a police officer who responded to an alleged domestic altercation earlier this month.
WAPAKONETA - A St. Marys man has been charged with having sex with a 15-year-old girl at a rural St. Marys home in July.
Benjamin R. Shinn, 29, 200
Village could get $300,000 in state CDBG funds
ROCKFORD - About 16 residents attended the first public meeting Wednesday night to learn how they can help Rockford obtain a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant.
More details of an application for $900,000 in U.S. EPA grant funds for water quality improvements in the Grand Lake and Wabash River watersheds have been released.
COLDWATER - The obstetrics department at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater has bragging rights to a 26-year deficiency-free status following a recent inspection by state officials.
DAYTON - It's a matter of light, shadow and detail refined to a stunning degree. It's readily apparent that Rembrandt is truly a great master.
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With the college football season underway, a number of local athletes have come up big so far on the season.
The most prolific player in the area has been University of Dayton quarterback Kevin Hoyng.
Compiled by Ryan Hines
The Western Buckeye League tennis tournament is slated to be played today, but weather may not cooperate with those plans as soggy conditions put the tourney in doubt.
7:30 p.m. Friday - Wally Post Ath. Complex
Highlights: The Rockets rebounded from the loss to Coldwater with a convincing win at home against Fort Recovery as Anna rushed for 210 yards in the win.
7:30 p.m. Friday - Cavalier Stadium
Highlights: Two schools that have benefited from John Reed the most meet up in their annual meeting, which is also a homecoming night for Coldwater.
7:30 p.m. Friday - Eggress Stadium
Highlights: The Roughriders snapped a two-game losing streak by avenging a loss to Ottawa-Glandorf with a 28-point win at home.
Now St. Marys faces a Van Wert team that was hit hard by a number of suspensions for violations of team policy that took a number of players out of the mix.
7:30 p.m. Friday -Cardinals Field
Highlights: The annual Battle of state Route 66 has a pair of teams looking to rebound.
The Cardinals need a bigger bounce after losing a third-straight game in a battle with Parkway while the Wildcats lost their annual Route 119 Grudge to Marion Local, scoring just a safety in the loss.
7:30 p.m. Friday - Stadium Park
Highlights: Opposite sides of the blowout spectrum meet at Stadium Park on Friday. While the Indians were rocked 41-0 by Anna, the Blue Jays gave Versailles a once-in-a-generation thumping by 46 points last week.