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Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Mercer County Fair closes briefly for strong winds
By Betty Lawrence
A big wind blew through Mercer and adjoining counties early Wednesday evening, shutting down the Mercer County Fair for approximately 45 minutes.
There were no injuries or damage at the fairgrounds, fair secretary Jackie Lacy said this morning.
"The sheriff's department contacted us and asked us to shut the fair down because of a tornado watch that had been issued by the National Weather Service. We had some wind and asked people to go inside buildings, but it didn't last long," Lacy said. [More]
Local farmer dies in accident while unloading equipment
By Margie Wuebker
A 22-year-old Marion Township man was killed Wednesday night when the forklift he was operating tipped onto its side pinning him to the ground.
Bradley J. Fleck, 3560 Harrison Road, Celina, was rushed by ambulance to Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater, where he was pronounced dead shortly after the 6:43 p.m. accident. [More]
Obituaries on August 20th, 2009
Esther Buel
Esther Jeanette Buel, 94, of Rockford, died at 6:20 a.m. Aug. 19, 2009, at Colonial Nursing Home, Rockford. [More]
Bradley Fleck
Bradley Fleck, 22, 3560 Harrison Road, Celina, died Aug. 19, 2009, at Mercer Co [More]
John Kemper
John Kemper, 67, 239 N. Main St., Minster, died Aug. 19, 2009, in Lima.
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Jill Ann Pontius
Jill Ann Pontius, 50, of Rockford died Aug. 19, 2009, at her home. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Edward Tester
Edward E. Tester, 84, of 612 W. Cron St., Celina, died at 12:40 a.m. Aug. 18, 2009, at his son's residence in Celina. [More]
Charles Zizelman
Charles W. Zizelman, 94, Rockford, died at 9:24 a.m. Aug. 19, 2009, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Local pictures on August 20th, 2009
Subscriber stories on August 20th, 2009
Rockin' with the dinosaur
Musician brings fun and education to Mercer County Fair show
Thaddeus Rex jumps on stage at the Mercer County Fair, grabs his guitar and asks the crowd of youngsters: "So, how you all doin'?"
When they don't
Revving up for the boat races in Celina
Co-chairman Tom Saddler of the Ohio Governor's Cup Regatta is hoping for a great turnout at this weekend's annual race on Grand Lake.
"We usually e
Main Street gets a new look
ROCKFORD - There's a new street in town, literally, and it's current traffic - traveling up and down - is just huge yellow and orange vehicles.
Paving began on Main Street this week by Shelly Company work crews. It's one of several related projects going on in the village.
Get ready to rock at Darke County Fair
The twang of country music has been abandoned for the power chords of rock 'n roll at the Darke County Fair in Greenville.
The change in musical direction has boosted fair revenue, according to Fair Manager Daryl Riffle.
Celina girls tennis picks up win before the storm
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Lightning and incoming rain halted tennis play between Celina and Greenville.
But Brianna Beougher got done in the nick of time.
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