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Friday, December 2nd, 2011
School staff talks to children after murder; parents given tips on how to make kids feel safe
By Margie Wuebker
FORT RECOVERY - Authorities have released the crime scene where the bodies of 70-year-old Robert Grube and his 47-year-old daughter Colleen Grube were found Wednesday morning.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey confirmed reports that cruisers and criminal investigation units left the 2216 Burrville Road scene around 9 p.m. Thursday. Motorists driving up and down the road between state Route 119 and Fort Recovery-Minster Road will no longer see bright yellow tape surrounding the perimeter. [More]
By Amy Kronenberger
CELINA - A local food pantry has terminated its contract with the West Ohio Food Bank so workers can minister to those in need of food.
CALL Food Pantry on Brandon Avenue in Celina now will rely on non-government assistance and donations, director Rev. Tim Clutter said this morning. [More]
Obituaries on December 2nd, 2011
Robert F. Grube, 70, Fort Recovery, was found dead in his home Nov. 30, 2011. [More]
Mary Lou Nagel, St. Marys, died Dec. 2, 2011, at Joint Township District Memori [More]
Billie J. Pinson, 78, Celina, died at 9:56 a.m. Dec. 1, 2011, at Van Wert Inpat [More]
Marie E. Wente, 90, New Bremen, died Dec. 1, 2011.
Arrangements are pending a [More]
Colleen M. Grube, 47, Fort Recovery, was found dead in her home on Nov. 30, 2011. [More]
LeRoy Schwieterman, 85, Burkettsville, died Dec. 1, 2011, in his home.
He was [More]
Robert G. Hevlin, 80, Lima, died at 8:38 p.m. Nov. 29, 2011, at Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus. [More]
Local pictures on December 2nd, 2011
Subscriber stories on December 2nd, 2011
For the first time in nearly 30 years, harvesting is still going on in December.
About 7 percent of corn in Mercer County and 15 percent in Auglaiz
CELINA - An engineer with an Alaskan-based corporation says the company still wants to build a manure digester in Celina and has found a way to secure a tax credit.
CELINA - The construction timeline of two proposed solar energy plants at the Celina Renewable Energy Center has been pushed BACK until next year, while the status of a planned algae/manure digester remains unknown.
MINSTER - Band instruments now have a home, thanks to the efforts of a senior en route to the top Girl Scout award.
Megan Timmerman recently earned the Gold Award after building a wall unit of shelves for the band room at the suggestion of superintendent Brenda Boeke.
CELINA - City councilwoman Angie King wants parks and recreation director Jeff Fortkamp to create diverse park programs to generate extra revenue so the department can become more self-sufficient.
Last Curtain Call
For the longest time, Brian Wolf didn't spend much time reminiscing about his high school athletic career, which is ironic because for those who witnessed it or played against him, it was an experience that is pretty difficult to forget.
Buckeye Central's head football coach Jason Ratliff described his team as a bunch of farm boys. That could also be an accurate description of the Marion Local Flyers.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Bath Wildkittens outscored Coldwater 29-15 in the second quarter en route to a 72-42 victory over the Cavaliers on Thursday evening at The Palace.