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Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
Governor: Ethanol could be a solution
By William Kincaid
ROCKFORD - Gov. Ted Strickland believes producing energy within Ohio is vital for its economic future and ethanol fuel is the answer.
Strickland spoke to a supportive large crowd at Shane's Park in Rockford on Tuesday evening as part of the Mercer County Democratic Central Committee's summer picnic. [More]
Maria Stein doctor learns value of volunteering from work in Honduras
By Margie Wuebker
MARIA STEIN - Dr. Erin Dahlinghaus traveled hours on a plane and then a bus in order to help others at a remote medical clinic in the Honduran mountains.
The 27-year-old pediatric resident spent June 2-10 at the clinic, which has no electricity, no running water and little, if any, medical equipment. [More]
New Bremen one out away from advancing before Perrysburg rally
By Gary R. Rasberry
BRYAN - One out away from staying alive in the 2007 Ed Bollenbacher state ACME tournament, things changed in a hurry for the New Bremen Cardinals.
Leading 5-3 with two outs away, the Cardinals gave up three straight hits. The final one, a lofty fly ball by Thomas Patterson, went over the head of Cardinal rightfielder Jared Cox, allowing the final two runs to score eliminating the Cardinals, 6-5, from the state tourney at Ray Sumpter Field in Bryan on Tuesday. [More]
Obituaries on July 25th, 2007
Mary Adams
Mary Helen Adams, 84, 321 Drake St., Mendon, died at 5:55 p.m. July 23, 2007, at her residence. [More]
Rosanna Flaute
Rosanna Theresa Flaute, 84, formerly of Newport, died at 7:20 p.m. July 23, 2007, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. [More]
Local pictures on July 25th, 2007
Subscriber stories on July 25th, 2007
2 businesses might open
Two undisclosed investors may be bringing business to Mercer County - one looking at purchasing Candlelight Inn and the other looking to move a business into the former AGCO building.
State to provide ID protection
ROCKFORD - Gov. Ted Strickland is confident that the recently stolen personal data of hundreds of thousands of Ohioians will not be accessed.
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Gun club seeking electricity from New Bremen without annexation
NEW BREMEN - Officers from the New Bremen Rod & Gun Club came to Tuesday night's village council meeting requesting their unincorporated property be served by the village electrical department.
Cooper Farms receives Governor's Excellence in Exporting Award
Cooper Farms was one of 31 Ohio businesses that recently received the 2007 Governor's Excellence in Exporting Award.
A family-owned business established in 1938, this marks the second time the local company has received this award.
Meth lab suspect arrested
A 26-year-old West Alexandria man has been charged with felony crimes following the discovery of a methamphetamine lab in a barn that exploded early Monday morning in Darke County.
Anonymous donor to cover operating costs of gaslights
NEW BREMEN - Gaslights will add a historical perspective to the recently restored Lock One area as a result of a pledge from an anonymous donor.
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Local man starts his own real estate business
ST. MARYS - Local resident and real estate agent Scott Ross, St. Marys, has started his own real estate business.
"Ever since I went into real estate, I knew I wanted to have my own company," the 29-year-old recently certified broker said.
Celina man, client featured in annual report
Tom Leininger, owner of Asset Allocation Associates in Celina, is featured, along with a client's story, in the 2006 annual report for OneAmerica, a company specializing in life insurance, retirement and employee benefits.
St. Henry Legion keeps postseason alive with victory
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry American Legion Post 6484 stayed alive in the District Two Legion Tournament with a 9-2 win over Van Wert Post 178 on Tuesday at Custenborder Field in Sidney.
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