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Saturday, April 16th, 2011
County employees placed on paid leave
Investigators looking into payroll records of veterans service director, assistant
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Two longtime Mercer County employees were placed on paid administrative leave Friday afternoon due to allegations of improperly accounting for leave of absences/sick leave.
Mercer County Veterans Service Director Tom Risch and administrative assistant Barb Phillips told the newspaper they were placed on leave following a vote by four members of the county veterans service commission. [More]
Bulldogs stay perfect in WBL
Chittum a cancer survivor
By Ryan Hines
WAPAKONETA - A four-run offensive outburst in the second inning and a strong pitching performance by Katie Kerr led Celina to a 6-2 victory over Wapakoneta on Friday in Western Buckeye League softball action.
The Bulldogs (7-5, 3-0 WBL) maintain their spot on top of the WBL standings while the Redskins (7-1, 2-1 WBL) lose for the first time of the spring. Van Wert (7-1, 2-0 WBL) and Shawnee (10-0, 2-0 WBL) are the only other unbeaten teams in league play. [More]
Obituaries on April 16th, 2011
James L. Bubp
James L. Bubp, 73, Fort Recovery, died at 1:11 a.m. April 15, 2011, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Richard C. Ranly
Former Fort Recovery resident Richard C. Ranly, 88, died April 12, 2011, at VA Medical Center, Dayton. [More]
Bessie Weaver
Bessie Weaver, 77, Celina, died at 3:50 a.m. April 15, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Ruth A. Zigovits
Ruth A. Zigovits, 84, Paulding, died April 14, 2011, at her home.
She was bor [More]
Local pictures on April 16th, 2011
Subscriber stories on April 16th, 2011
Motions pending in murder case
Jury selection for trial begins Monday
WAPAKONETA - An Auglaize County judge on Friday heard arguments about a change of venue for an upcoming murder trial and suppressing statements made by the victim who later died.
Airport board ponders impact of pilot's death
MONTEZUMA - The tragic death of a local pilot and businessman has brought uncertainty to the operations at Lakefield Airport.
Dave Miller of Miller
Looming state budget weighs on county officials
WAPAKONETA - County officials voiced concern Thursday about the burden on local governments if the proposed state budget is approved.
Auglaize Coun
Man in jail for breaking into school
A 28-year-old New Knoxville man was arrested Friday morning in relation to a break-in at New Knoxville Local Schools.
Sheriff Al Solomon stated in a news release that Chad Reiher was arrested Friday morning at his residence after detectives acted on information and evidence from the scene.
Panthers ahead of Cavs before rain
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines,
Gary R. Rasberry and Mark Ruschau
The Parkway Panthers and the Coldwater Cavaliers played three innings of their Midwe
Roop to play two sports at UNOH
ST. MARYS - When it came time to decide on which college to attend, Derek Roop had a specific goal.
The three-sport St. Marys standout wanted to play both basketball and baseball at the next level.
Offense carries Bath to blowout over St. Marys
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Roughriders' softball team were left wishing that rain would have caused a wash out of Friday's Western Buckeye League game against Bath.
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