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Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
Objection raised to Wangler trial witness
By Margie Wuebker
LIMA - Jurors in the aggravated murder case of Dr. Mark Wangler will hear a retired orthopedic surgeon testify regarding a conversation he had with the anesthesiologist in the weeks prior to Kathy Wangler's September 2006 death due to carbon monoxide poisoning. [More]
Two indicted for meat scam
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - Two people from Portland, Ind., were indicted on Tuesday with charges stemming from a 2009 investigation into the practices of VonderHaar Meat Market in Fort Recovery.
Darren M. Sain, 50, and LaDonna L. Williams, 51, were both charged with engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, a second degree felony, and theft, a fifth degree felony. Sain and Williams managed the operation for owner John Bihn. [More]
Rangers fall in OT; Minster moves on
Division IV Boys District at Wapakoneta High School
By Randy Bruns
WAPAKONETA - The two Division IV district semifinal games played at Redskin Gymnasium on Tuesday night showed why it doesn't get much better than high school tournament basketball.
In the first game, the Spencerville Bearcats overcame a 13-point deficit in the third quarter before rallying to defeat the New Knoxville Rangers 60-57 in overtime. [More]
Obituaries on March 9th, 2011
Roscoe Smith
Roscoe S. Smith, 71, Sidney, died at 10:47 p.m. March 7, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Martha Willis
Martha Ann Willis, 100, St. Marys, died at 10:38 p.m. March 7, 2011, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Mary Bergman
Mary R. Bergman, 90, Fort Recovery, died at 5:10 p.m. March 7, 2011, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
James Slavik
Former Coldwater resident James D. Slavik, DVM, 80, St. Marys, died at 1:30 a.m. March 8, 2011, at Otterbein in St. Marys. [More]
Alberta Clay
Alberta M. Clay, 92, Mendon, died at 7:57 p.m. March 7, 2011, at Colonial Nursing Center in Rockford. [More]
Ruth Pendergraft
Ruth A. Pendergraft, 71, Wapakoneta, died at 10:26 a.m. March 6, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Ruth Spray
St. Marys native Ruth Anne Spray, 85, Grand Junction, Colo., died March 3, 2011, at her daughter's home in Grand Junction, Colo. [More]
Stevie Morgan
Stevie D. "Buck" Morgan, 56, Celina, died at 4:47 p.m. March 7, 2011, at the Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on March 9th, 2011
Subscriber stories on March 9th, 2011
County unemployment rate lowest in the state
Mercer County had the lowest unemployment rate in the state for January at 6.8 percent, according to figures released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
New radio tower in Fort Recovery will fix emergency services' dead zones
FORT RECOVERY - Long-time emergency communication problems in southern Mercer County may soon be over.
A Multi-Agency Radio Communications System (
Pet owners need to stoop and scoop
Council wants to fine residents who do not clean up after pets
NEW BREMEN - Pet owners who fail to clean up after their dogs and cats could find themselves in mayor's court.
Council member Delores Stienecker and local resident Dr. Ron Riebel said during Tuesday night's village council meeting that something needs to be done.
Council works to better communicate with public
Celina
CELINA - Public consultant Robin Elston said city officials are making strides to improve communication with the public.
Elston, who was hired to h
Principals' contracts renewed
Fort Recovery
FORT RECOVERY - Principals Matt Triplett and Jeff Hobs were both given three-year contracts by board of education members on Monday night.  After comi
Parkway school BOE discusses Senate Bill 5
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools is in a waiting period, according to the superintendent, until Gov. John Kasich unveils possible school cuts in his budget Tuesday and Senate Bill 5 moves through the House.
Finalizing school budget depends on Senate Bill 5
COLDWATER - These are troubling times for school administrators as politicians wrangle with the state budget and Senate Bill 5.
"There is a lot goi
Bar/grill opens in Celina
CELINA - Don DeArmond and Tina Hay of Celina have their new business on track to serve food and spirits.
The duo have opened Sidetrack Bar and Grill at 402 S. Main St., Celina, the former Roberts Town Tavern.
Defense sparks Indians to victory over Flyers
Division III Girls Regional at Ohio Northern Univ.
ADA - A dominating first quarter gave Fort Recovery's girls enough of a cushion to defeat Millbury Lake 45-36 in the Division III regional semifinal on Tuesday night at the King Horn Center on the campus of Ohio Northern University.
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