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Thursday, January 3rd, 2008
We're number one - again!
Mercer County has the highest farm income in Ohio for 2006
By Nancy Allen
Mercer County retained its No. 1 ranking in farm receipts among the state's 88 counties for 2006, with total income increasing by 2.85 percent from 2005.
The ranking and other county-by-county numbers are available to the public in the 2006 Ohio Farm Income report compiled by the Ohio Agricultural Statistics Service and Ohio State University Extension. It is the most recent data available. [More]
75 soldiers going to Iraq
By Shelley Grieshop
Seventy-five soldiers from the St. Marys battalion are preparing to deploy to Iraq this week for a second time since Congress declared war on the country in October 2002.
The soldiers of Alpha Company, an engineer battalion that is part of the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), will be honored at a deployment ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at Memorial High School in St. Marys. The public is welcome to attend. [More]
Obituaries on January 3rd, 2008
Nancy Amstutz
Nancy L. Amstutz, 54, of Celina, died Jan. 2, 2008, at the Laurels of Shane Hil [More]
Lester Buening
Lester G. Buening, 80, of St. Henry, died Jan. 1, 2008, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Gerald Fink
Gerald L. Fink, 87, of Celina, died Jan. 2, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Pauline Imel
Pauline L. Imel, 89, 102 Harrison St., Fort Recovery, died Jan. 1, 2008, at her home. [More]
Bernard Lengerich
Bernard "Ed" Lengerich, 83, 213 Lynn St., St. Marys, died at 1:15 p.m. Jan. 1, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Clifford Mayes
Clifford Mayes, 72, 539 N. Cherry St., Celina, died Jan. 1, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. [More]
Robert Stueve
Robert A. Stueve, 73, 171 N. Garfield St., Minster, died at 10 a.m. Jan. 2, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Local pictures on January 3rd, 2008
Subscriber stories on January 3rd, 2008
Legal opposition to ethanol plant in Celina ends
The appeal filed over Ohio EPA's issuance of permits for Mercer Energy's proposed ethanol plant in east Mercer County has been dismissed.
An Environmental Review Appeals Commission (ERAC) spokesperson this morning said the appellants "voluntarily" withdrew their appeal in late December.
Sierra Club challenges Grand Lake dredging
The Sierra Club has requested a public hearing with the Ohio EPA to challenge Grand Lake's dredging program and a dredge relocation area to be built off state Route 703.
Celina man charged with trafficking in prescription drugs
A Celina man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for allegedly selling a prescription painkiller to undercover officers.
Mark A. Todd, 45, was arreste
Jordan addresses area Rotary club
ST. MARYS - U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan likes to read the sports section of a newspaper: It's where the winners and losers are clearly defined.
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Unbeaten Rangers host Indians
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
As the new year begins, conference basketball play resumes after a short break.
One of the more interesting games
Van Wert vs. Celina
Friday, 6:30 p.m. Celina Fieldhouse
Last Game: The Cougars won a second straight game in beating St. John's at the Cougar Den 56-50 in a close battle. ... The Bulldogs gave up a big lead to Worthington Kilbourne as the Wolves won the HALLiday Shootout 75-69 in overtime.
Parkway vs. St. Henry
Friday, 6:30 p.m. Redskin Gymnasium
Last Game: The Panthers suffered a last-second 38-36 loss to Crestview on Saturday night to drop to 3-5. ... The Redskins rebounded from suffering their first loss of the season two weeks ago by roughing up Kalida 58-38 in Putnam County.
St. Marys vs. Defiance
Friday, 6:30 p.m. Defiance High School
Last Game: St. Marys snapped a seven-game losing streak to start the season with a 47-40 win over Perry at McBroom Gymnasium. ... Defiance improved to 5-2 with a 66-36 drubbing of Maumee last Thursday.
Coldwater vs. Minster
Friday, 6:30 p.m. Wildcat Gymnasium
Last Game: The Cavaliers cut a seven-point deficit down to two late against Fort Recovery before the Indians won the Mercer Health Holiday Classic 51-48 last Saturday. ... The Wildcats jumped out early to improve to 5-2 with a 59-40 win over Ottoville.
New Bremen vs. Marion
Friday, 6:30 p.m. The Hangar
Last Game: The Cardinals won their third straight game in edging Botkins 59-51 on Saturday night. ... The Flyers improved to 4-0 with a 63-38 win over Newton at The Hangar.
Versailles vs. St. John's
Friday, 6:30 p.m. Arnzen Gymnasium
Last Game: The Tigers settled for third-place at the Jet Holiday Tournament, beating host Franklin-Monroe 49-38, after snapping Versailles' streak of six straight Jet wins. ... The Blue Jays lost to rival Van Wert 56-50 on Saturday.
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