Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
By Margie Wuebker
A motorcyclist trying to outrun Minster police during the early morning hours of June 7 was traveling at least 77 miles per hour before he fatally crashed in the Minster Industrial Park.
The speed was determined as part of an investigation by the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, which released its findings Tuesday. [More]
By William Kincaid
Del Kramer of Celina has resigned from his position of chairman of the Mercer County Republican Party and chairman of the Mercer County Board of Elections.
Republican Party Vice Chairman Tom Zitter said the county Republican Party received an e-ma [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - Marion Local and St. Henry split a Mercer County ACME circuit doubleheader on Tuesday night at a rainy Wally Post Athletic Complex.
In game one, the Redskins scored five times in the fourth and twice in the fifth, but needed a big pick-off play at the end of the game to hold off Marion Local, 8-7. [More]
Obituaries on June 17th, 2009
A memorial service for Dale Fenning, who died June 2, 2009, will be held at 2:3 [More]
Donald Freeman, 73, 221 Southerly Hills Drive, Englewood, died June 15, 2009, a [More]
Local pictures on June 17th, 2009
Subscriber stories on June 17th, 2009
Celina city councilman Rick Bachelor has resigned from city council and has been appointed as interim safety service director by Mayor Sharon LaRue.
Fire destroyed a double-wide mobile home and its contents at Grand Manor Trailer Court along state Route 703, Celina, late Tuesday morning.
However, Cassandra Jacquay who lived at Lot 23 with her parents and her five children feels very fortunate despite the devastating loss.
COLDWATER - Dave White of the Ohio Farm Bureau (OFB) urged local farmers to get out and talk to nonfarming neighbors about their farm operations, maybe even invite them over for a tour.
ROCKFORD - A mother who home-schools her children is hopeful they can take some classes at Parkway. School board members appear receptive but many issues need resolved, not the least of which is precedent.
MINSTER - Councilors decided Tuesday night to join other Auglaize County communities in seeking capital improvement dollars through the Ohio Public Works Commission.
Three local women who have claimed the title of Miss Lake Festival will be competing for the title of Miss Ohio 2009 this weekend in Mansfield. There are 24 contestants competing for the state title.
Site between Minster and New Bremen
MINSTER - Middendorf Builders is staking the success of its latest venture on the continued success of area businesses despite tough economic times.
Long-time dentist to end full-time work; newcomer takes over
Dr. Sarah Willmann of St. Henry will be taking over the dental practice of Dr. William Wiley in Celina later this summer.
Willmann, who just gradua
Agave Sports Bar and Grill closed March 13 but after revamping will open June 24 as J's, said Jon Kriegel, who continues to own the business.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater improved to 5-3 on the season with a doubleheader sweep at Fort Recovery on Tuesday afternoon.
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