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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
War vet's medals not easy to pin down
Daughter in Celina does not think she should have to pay for service honors
By Margie Wuebker
Susie Voisin never dreamed getting her father's World War II military history and medals would be so difficult.
Her plight, which began late last summer, involves more than countless letters and telephone calls. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, brought the matter to the Congressional floor this month shedding light on something fellow legislators did not realize - families of World War II servicemen now must pay for such records and then purchase the medals from vendors. [More]
Mercer County to install tracking for 911 cell calls
By William Kincaid
Mercer County emergency dispatchers should be able to locate 911 callers using cell phones in the next four to six months, as a new software mapping program is to be installed soon.
Mercer County commissioners approved a $175,000 agreement with Digital Data Technologies on Tuesday to provide a countywide 911 wireless-based response system. [More]
Long ball paces Bulldogs to win
By Gary R. Rasberry
Celina welded its main offensive burst in the third inning and gave Laura Homan more than enough support as the Bulldogs stayed perfect in WBL play with a 6-0 win over Van Wert at Bill Feth Diamond on Tuesday.
The win moves the Bulldogs to 9-2 on the season and, more importantly, 4-0 in WBL play, setting up a battle for sole possession of first place in the WBL on Friday as fellow league unbeaten Shawnee comes to Celina. [More]
Obituaries on April 23rd, 2008
Mildred Carpenter
Former Celina resident, Mildred "Maxine" Carpenter, 87, died Feb. 7, 2008, in Stuart, Fla. [More]
Wilma Deitsch
Wilma G. Deitsch, 94, of Celina, died at 12:25 a.m. April 23, 2008, at the Laur [More]
Herbert Luebke
Herbert F. Luebke, 86, of Sugar Hollow, Va., died at 7:55 p.m. April 22, 2008, at Heartland of Greenville. He also lived in Osgood and Troy. [More]
Local pictures on April 23rd, 2008
Subscriber stories on April 23rd, 2008
Purchase expands product line
MINSTER - The Minster Machine Company has acquired the assets of Dynamic Feeds Inc. of High Point, N.C.
In making the announcement, David Winch, M
School's construction project nearly complete
Board president pushes for speedy closeout so interest money can be used
COLDWATER - The school construction project is nearly complete, as school officials wait for a few technology contractors to finish up and the Ohio Schools Facilities Commission (OSFC) to approve some documentation.
St. Henry senior wins Franklin B. Walter Scholarship
St. Henry High School senior Todd Brophy was the winner of Mercer County's 2008 Franklin B. Walter Scholarship, given annually to one graduating senior in the county.
Village to celebrate its 175th birthday
NEW BREMEN - Plans are underway for a gala party to celebrate the 175th birthday of New Bremen, according to reports presented when village councilors met Tuesday night.
District treasurer: Firm should be held responsible for wrong size dishwasher
COLDWATER - A consultant hired by Fanning/Howey Associates, Celina, who recommended the wrong size dishwasher for the new school kitchen should be held responsible, school Treasurer Sherry Shaffer says.
Cavaliers beat Minster to keep share of MAC
COLDWATER - For Coldwater head coach Brian Harlamert, all it took was a little patience. After tacking a pair of runs on the Minster Wildcats in the
Redskins score late to beat Panthers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
For the second straight day, St. Henry was involved in a pitchers' duel.
And for the second straight day, the Redskins came out on the good end, beating Parkway 4-1 at Don Black Field to improve to 12-2 and 2-1 in the MAC.
Student painters getting brushes ready
Workers will do exterior painting in Mercer and Auglaize counties, surrounding areas
Student Painters, an organization that helps college students raise money for school and learn career skills, is booking appointments in Mercer and Auglaize counties and the surrounding areas.
Kellermeyer's Men's Clothing store moves
Store moves back to where it all began 60 years ago
Kellermeyer's Men's Clothing in St. Marys has moved to 325 E. Spring St., now occupying half of the same building where the business was first opened by former owner Alton Kellermeyer in 1948.
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