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Thursday, December 21st, 2006
By Shelley Grieshop
COLDWATER - Colorful poster paint and a big front window have led to more than a half century of tradition at the Don and Kit Desch home.
Motorists driving past the Elm Street home in Coldwater this year are treated to an image of the three wise men adoring the infant Jesus. Every Christmas season since 1950, religious or secular portraits have graced the couple's 5-by-5-foot, wood-framed window. [More]
By Shelley Grieshop
COLDWATER - The board of governors of Mercer County Community Hospital approved the purchase of a $50,000 piece of lab equipment used to analyze blood.
The Coulter LH 500, a hematology analyzer, will perform a complete blood count (CBC) to help diagnose specific conditions and evaluate symptoms of patients, Hematology Supervisor Donna Kueterman told board members meeting Wednesday night. [More]
Obituaries on December 21st, 2006
Thomas Green, 86, 200 Home Ave., Celina, died at 4:33 a.m. Dec. 21, 2006, at Celina Manor. [More]
Walter J. Hierholzer, 83, 38 W. Main St., Burkettsville, died at 4:42 a.m. Dec. 20, 2006, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on December 21st, 2006
Subscriber stories on December 21st, 2006
The cost to patients or their insurers for emergency vehicle transport in Mercer County will go up by $1 per mile beginning Jan. 1.
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Former CEO Terry Padden will remain on Mercer County Community Hospital's payroll through August, according to an agreement approved by the board of governors Wednesday night.
A Celina-area man pleaded guilty Wednesday morning in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to charges stemming from an Oct. 8 assault on a police officer and an unsuccessful attempt to evade authorities.
Two local men were classified sexually oriented offenders during Wednesday appearances in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Charles J. Tester, 18,
Contracts with fire department and attorney intact for new year
ROCKFORD - Village council unanimously approved the 2007 contract with the Rockford Community Fire Company during the regular council meeting this week.
Employee raises and benefits to increase spending slightly
Mendon Village Council members meeting Wednesday in special session approved the 2007 budget that reflects about $67,000 in general fund spending.
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary Rasberry  
The Wright State University-Lake Campus men's team competed in the Robert Morris Holiday Tournament in Chicago this past weekend, facing off against three top NAIA teams.