Monday, April 13th, 2009
By William Kincaid
NEW BREMEN - The Bicycle Museum of America is expanding its collection of historic and unique bikes with a new Asian import.
One of only 30 Chinese monocycles is now on display at the museum. It is a seven-foot, one-wheeled novelty vehicle, which [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - After breaking out the aluminum in the semifinals of the 16th WCSM/St. Henry Bank Baseball Invitational, the championship game between Marion Local and host St. Henry looked like it would come down to who could outslug the other.
Turned out, the Redskins kept their bats alive and pitcher Jason Westgerdes scattered three hits over five innings as St. Henry won the tournament with a 13-3 win over the Flyers in five innings on Saturday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex. [More]
Obituaries on April 13th, 2009
Lillian Mary Dues, 88, 910 Mary Charles Lane, Coldwater, died at 11:05 p.m. April 10, 2009, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Dorothy E. Frazier, 71, 117 Broadway St., Fort Recovery, died at 10:40 p.m. April 11, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Alma A. Osterfeld, 79, 216 S. Third St., Coldwater, died at 5:20 p.m. April 12, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Local pictures on April 13th, 2009
Subscriber stories on April 13th, 2009
COLDWATER -Darrell Huber will miss the opening of the new Mercer County Jail in the fall, but he considers that a small price to pay for helping others experience freedom in a distant land.
A Willshire man became Mercer County's third fatality of the year as a result of a single-vehicle accident early Sunday morning near Rockford.
Andrew Dellinger, 20, 3553 state Route 81, was pronounced dead on arrival at Van Wert County Hospital.
Three area teenagers face drug charges after Coldwater Police spotted suspicious activity Thursday night around the gazebo at Coldwater Memorial Park
ROSSBURG - Eldora Speedway opened up the 2009 season on Saturday night, and if the opening night is any indication, local race fans are in for an exciting season.
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater managed a little bit of revenge against Tinora, the team that knocked the Cavaliers out of the boys basketball tournament in the regional title game a few weeks ago.