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Friday, January 21st, 2011
Faber: Setting budget won't be pleasant
By William Kincaid
Establishing Ohio's budget is not going to be a pleasant process, especially for those who rely on state money, State Sen. Keith Faber, R-Celina, told the newspaper on Thursday.
"There's absolutely nothing that's off the table," Faber said during a phone interview about his thoughts for the new year in Ohio, one where Republicans control the House, Senate and governor's office. [More]
Wolf's buzzer-beater keeps Wildcats unbeaten
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT RECOVERY - For the fans that braved the snowy trek to the Fort Site Fieldhouse for Thursday's big Midwest Athletic Conference battle for first place, they didn't leave wanting more.
Undefeated Minster rallied back from down 13 in the first half to duel with Fort Recovery at the end of the game. The Indians tied the game with 2.6 seconds left, but a favorable tip to Delanie Wolf produced the game-winner as the Wildcats took sole possession of first place in the MAC with a 50-48 win. [More]
Obituaries on January 21st, 2011
Jack Conley
Jack N. Conley, 75, Miamisburg, died Jan. 19, 2011, at Kettering Medical Center.
He married Sally Conley, who survives. [More]
Janice Miller
Janice Elaine Miller, 68, Coldwater, died at 12:20 p.m. Jan. 19, 2011, at her home. [More]
Local pictures on January 21st, 2011
Subscriber stories on January 21st, 2011
Elections board to redraw precincts
Demographics shift spurs board's request to even out voter numbers
CELINA - A shift in demographics is spurring the board of elections to request a possible reduction in the number of city precincts.
"What we hope
Hearing scheduled in infant death case
A two-day evidentiary hearing is slated for Feb. 7 in the case of a 46-year-old St. Henry woman implicated in the July 2008 death of an infant in her care.
Cattlemen's group holds annual banquet
Agriculture is under attack, but it's no wonder because most people have no idea what farming is about.
That was the message from Lindsay Hill, a farm news broadcaster and featured speaker during Thursday night's 20th annual Mercer County Cattlemen's Association banquet in Celina.
County serves as agent to fund dorm
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners agreed Thursday to serve as an agent to support a student housing development on the grounds of Wright State University-Lake Campus.
Leaning cross rescued on St. Anthony roof
ST. ANTHONY - A white cross on the St. Anthony Catholic Church steeple was leaning dangerously toward the sidewalk 70 feet below when it was noticed.
Second half stymies Flyers against Jays
DELPHOS - The Marion Local Lady Flyers did almost everything right on Thursday night at the Vatican, but they simply couldn't put the ball in the bucket and fell to the St. John's Blue Jays by a score of 36-27.
Bulldogs rebound by beating Cougars
Thursday Night Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina pulled away from Van Wert in the second half to snap a five-game losing streak and pick up their first win of 2011 with a 50-33 decision in Western Buckeye League play at the Fieldhouse on Thursday night.
Ashman to be inducted into UD Hall of Fame
Former St. Marys and University of Dayton basketball standout Mark Ashman will be inducted into the University of Dayton Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday at halftime of the Flyers' Atlantic 10 contest with Fordham.
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