The old Wal-Mart store in Celina will be turned into a skater's paradise this weekend as area youth try to raise money to build a permanent skateboarding facility.
A local attorney is defending the highest ranking American soldier charged in the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib.
Major Kris Poppe, 44, a W [
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NEW BREMEN - An ambitious year awaits the Miami and Erie Canal Corridor Association with numerous projects underway and more in the works.
"We are
NEW BREMEN - Funding continues to be a prime consideration for the Miami and Erie Canal Corridor Association.
Executive Director Neal Brady admitted the January balance of $7,360.46 looks better than in past years but the same positive balance needs to continue throughout the coming 11 months.
A Celina woman has been indicted on two counts of trafficking in drugs.
Susan M. Bensing, 41, 525 S. Walnut St., was taken into custody Tuesday, becoming the 41st person to face trafficking charges in Mercer County since April 2005.
Results based on answers of randomly selected residents
Mercer County has a problem with binge drinking, but not chronic drinking, according to Wright State University's Center for Urban and Public Affairs.
Binge drinking is considered many alcoholic drinks on one occasion, while chronic drinking is having many drinks on many occasions. [
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
With the boys tournament draw taking place on the weekend, teams are looking for wins this weekend to bolster a claim for a seed.
6:30 p.m. Friday - Redskin Gymnasium
Tip-Off: The Wildcats split the weekend, losing to unbeaten New Knoxville on Friday before drubbing Botkins by 28 on Saturday.
St. Henry battled Co
6:30 p.m. Friday - Cardinals Gymnasium
Tip-Off: The Panthers bounced back from losing their leading scorer and rebounder with their first MAC win of the year in a victory over St. John's on Friday, then suffered a close loss to rival Lincolnview on Saturday night to suffer their 10th loss of the season.
6:30 p.m. Friday - Bath Gymnasium
Tip-Off: The Bulldogs have struggled in close games this year but finally snapped out of the slump with a big win over rival Coldwater on Saturday ni
6:30 p.m. Friday - Ranger Gymnasium
Tip-Off: The Tigers held off New Bremen last week, literally swatting away a final attempt that would have tied the game. Then on Saturday, Versailles gave Division IV top team Russia all it could handle before losing.
6:30 p.m. Friday - McBroom Gymnasium
Tip-Off: The Indians, coached by Marion Local grad Nick Bertke, went 6-0 in January to get themselves into second place in the WBL. Last week, Shawnee needed overtime to beat Wapakoneta by six.
6:30 p.m. Friday - Arnzen Gymnasium
Tip-Off: The Indians came up big twice at Fort Site Fieldhouse over the weekend, riding a strong start to beat Marion Local in conference play on Friday. Then, on Saturday, Fort Recovery sank its free throws down the stretch to hold off Division I Greenville by six points.
