Thursday, October 5th, 2006
By William Kincaid
NEW BREMEN - In the 1950s, a simple, yet powerful scowl from a parent many times was all it took for an unruly child to snap back into line, knowing well the implication of "the look."
What has happened to the contemporary American parent and the [More]
By Ryan Hines
Celina struggled a week ago, but still managed to pick up its second win of the season in a nail biter over Elida.
A possible second straight win isn't out of the question this week as Celina hosts Bath in a battle of teams in the bottom half of the Western Buckeye League. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
With two league losses already, St. Marys will now look to play spoiler in the Western Buckeye League the rest of the season while looking to get back into playoff contention.
This week, the Roughriders will look to put the WBL into additional disarray should they beat Shawnee on Friday at Shawnee Field. [More]
Obituaries on October 5th, 2006
Nancy S. Heitkamp, 65, 04630 state Route 364, Minster, died at 11:05 a.m. Oct. 4, 2006, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. She was ill for three months. [More]
Robert Lee Rosengarten, 59, 5300 Landings Way, Celina, died at 9:35 p.m. Oct. 3, 2006, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Carl L. Snyder. 85, 11136 Circle Drive, St. Marys, died at 7:35 a.m. Oct. 4, 2006, at Otterbein of St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on October 5th, 2006
Subscriber stories on October 5th, 2006
County health officials have given D&W Marina of Celina an additional seven months to obtain state approval for the campground's water system before facing a possible closure.
The classified workers' union has reached a tentative agreement with the Celina City Schools board of education. Talks between the two have been ongoing for several months.
The city of Celina filed a lawsuit against the Mercer County auditor, the Ohio tax commissioner and the city's citizens and taxpayers in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Friday.
An Allen County drug dealer will spend a mandatory nine years in prison following an appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Steven M. Smi
A new set of fees have been proposed to accompany the recently-approved statewide home sewage system regulations that go into effect in January.
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A Dayton man has pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular assault stemming from an April traffic accident that seriously injured a Celina-area father and daughter.
Petitions by candidates running for the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors must be received at the SWCD office in Celina by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, district administrator Nikki Hawk said.
MINSTER - The only thing Little Black Squirrel wishes for is a family. Her adventures have been chronicled by author Christine Ernst-Shetler and illustrated by Polly Slonkosky-Barga.
7:30 p.m. Friday - Barrenbrugge Park
Highlights: The Flyers gained much-needed computer points in handing Versailles a lopsided loss at Booster Stadium, making it six wins out of the last eight meetings with the Tigers.
7:30 p.m. Friday - Panther Stadium
Highlights: The Redskins rebounded from their first loss two weeks ago with a big win over Anna in the first official meeting between the teams.
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7:30 p.m. Friday - Memorial Field
Highlights: Coldwater enters the game as the top team in Division IV after scoring 42 points in the first half before giving the starters a well-dese
7:30 p.m. Friday - H.B. Hole Field
Highlights: Two teams in need of a boost meet up at Hole Field. New Bremen has lost four straight since beating Anna in overtime in week two, getting outscored 180-38 in the last four games.
7:30 p.m. Friday - Booster Field
Highlights: The first-ever meeting between the teams could be a solid test for the Blue Jays and will be a must-win game for the Rockets.
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