Saturday, August 11th, 2007
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Economic development remains at a standstill in this Auglaize County community as lack of industrial park space remains a concern.
Committee chairman Rick Schwartz told the Minster Community Improvement Corporation board of trustees earlier this week that, "The land search has pretty much cooled off."
"We have looked at some farms that might be available but they were not suitable due to location or other concerns," he reported. [More]
By Janie Southard
It was good news/bad news for three local equestriennes when their versatility event was canceled Friday morning. The good news was that they got to sleep in.
And further good news was that the storm the night before brought with it cooler weather [More]
Obituaries on August 11th, 2007
John Diegel, 82, 518 Echo St., Celina, died at 8:45 p.m. Aug. 8, 2007, at Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Ruth M. Jutte, 78, 3516 Tangeman Road, Coldwater, died at 9:38 a.m. on Aug. 10, 2007 at Community Hospital. [More]
Marian Scheuerman, 84, 7740 Weitz Road, Celina, died at 8:16 p.m. on Aug. 9, 2007 at Mercer Health, Coldwater. [More]
Helen W. Topp, 92, formerly of 203 S. Washington Street, New Bremen, and a resi [More]
Josephine E. Wilkerson, 87, Dayton, died Aug. 8, 2007 at Friendship Village Medical Center. [More]
Local pictures on August 11th, 2007
Subscriber stories on August 11th, 2007
Traditional animals at this year's Mercer County fair have more to combat than the inescapable heat: for the first time ever, cows and rabbits are battling some exotic newcomers for the affection of children.
Dog license fees will remain frozen at $11 for next year, although Mercer County Commissioners plan to examine the cost of kennel licenses next year.
Dog licenses cost $11 each; kennel licenses are $55. Commissioners also left the cost unchanged last year.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Kerry Roehm wrapped up a solid night with two straight wins at the end of an 11-race program as harness racing held their first of three events at the Mercer County Fair.