Saturday, January 30th, 2010
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - Agape Ministries' facility will soon increase by nearly 10,000 square feet and leaders of the agency are predicting expanded programming will result from the larger space.
The building being constructed next to the current facility [More]
By Ryan Hines
Celina's pressure defense and balanced scoring was too much for an undermanned Lima Shawnee squad on Friday night at the Fieldhouse.
The Bulldogs won for the sixth time in the last seven games with a convincing 81-60 victory over Shawnee in Western Buckeye League action. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW KNOXVILLE - As Greg Kahlig got closer and closer to the Fort Recovery all-time scoring record this season, it was like a walk down Memory Lane for him and fans alike.
Past greats like Chris Bihn, Hal Schoen, Bob Fiely, Tom Bryan and Bob Leverette were passed throughout the season, and last week Kahlig passed Kevin Dilworth for second place, with just the great Ken Heiby six points away in the top spot. [More]
Obituaries on January 30th, 2010
Former Rockford resident Estella Rose Dailey, 80, Celina, died at 7:14 a.m., Jan. 29, 2010, at the Gardens at Celina, where she had been a patient. [More]
Leroy J. Johnsman, 82, 6980 Fleetfoot Road, Celina, died at 6:05 p.m., Jan. 28, 2010, at Miller House, Celina. [More]
Former Coldwater resident Vincent Eugene "Butch" Tangeman, 83, 5790 Denlinger Road, Apt 6108, Dayton, died Jan. 29, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on January 30th, 2010
Subscriber stories on January 30th, 2010
Local consumers appear to be opening their wallets a bit more these days.
Sales tax revenue is up 2 percent this month - a welcome change from the 8.96 percent overall drop in 2009 that reflected the economic struggle across the nation, Mercer County officials said.
Agape Community Food and Clothing Pantry began operation in 1975, in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church. It was launched on the Rev. Olive Haynes' faith in the community and a cash donation of $25.
Mercer County
Mercer County commissioners and engineers continue to make progress on 17 bridge and culvert projects slated for completion this year.
Commissioner
A 31-year-old Celina man, who attempted to bite a nurse and spit at police officers, faces a felony charge following a Thursday morning incident in the emergency room at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.
Mercer Health has lifted its visitor restrictions that prohibited visitation by anyone younger than 17 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.
ST. HENRY - Friday night's Midwest Athletic Conference tussle between the Parkway Panthers and the St. Henry Redskins was a game of mixed blessings for both teams.
NEW KNOXVILLE - The first 16 minutes of Friday's game saw Fort Recovery's Greg Kahlig struggle to get a shot off against a tough New Knoxville defense.
MARIA STEIN - Going into last weekend, the Marion Local Flyers had won three in a row to crawl back to .500 only to lose two tough games to Delphos St. John's and Anna.
MAC Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater outscored Minster 30-10 in the second and third quarters combined to go to 11-1 on the season with a 51-26 win over the Wildcats at Minster Middle School.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Wapakoneta dominted the middle quarters to pick up its first Western Buckeye League win of the season and fourth overall win in knocking off Augalize County rival St. Marys, 54-42, at McBroom Gymnasium on Friday night.