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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Surviving crash into water possible
By Betty Lawrence
Stay calm and don't panic.
That's the first tip from area experts on what to do if your vehicle becomes submerged in water.
"If you know you're going in, unbuckle your belt, get a window down and get out, and if you can't get out the window, just don't panic," Celina Fire Chief Doug Wolters said. [More]
Family members nabbed for stealing hogs from area farm
By Margie Wuebker
Four family members face charges relating to the rustling of hogs from an area farm.
Ricky L. Crouch, 50, of Bryant, Ind., and his 28-year-old son, Chad M. Crouch, 537 Touvelle St., Celina, were booked into the Mercer County Detention Facility this morning for breaking and entering, fifth-degree felonies. [More]
Obituaries on February 7th, 2012
Allen Langenkamp
Allen A. Langenkamp, 74, St. Henry, died at 2:55 a.m. Feb. 6, 2012, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
David Schmitt
David S. Schmitt, 62, Fort Recovery, died Feb. 5, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Fred Cook
Fred Cook, 79, St. Marys, died Feb. 6, 2012, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Norval Weitz
Norval P. Weitz, 86, Celina, died at 7:40 a.m. Feb. 5, 2012, at his residence. [More]
John Fritz
John N. Fritz, 87, Coldwater, died Feb. 6, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Donna Jacobs
Donna Rose Jacobs, 68, St. Marys, died at 2:25 a.m. Feb. 4, 2012, at Kindred Hospital, Lima. [More]
Larry Fledderjohann
Larry Fledderjohann, 68, rural New Knoxville, died Feb. 6, 2012 at St. Rita's M [More]
Betty Lee Roe
Betty Lee Roe, 82, Decatur, Ind., died at 5:50 a.m. Feb. 6, 2012, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. [More]
Local pictures on February 7th, 2012
Subscriber stories on February 7th, 2012
Celina drops water request
CELINA - City officials are dropping a request that the state utilize the money Celina pays for using Grand Lake as its drinking water source for direct improvements to the lake.
Mendon man faces theft charges in Van Wert County
A 27-year-old Mendon man, already indicted on numerous breaking and entering charges in Mercer and Darke counties, now faces more charges in Van Wert County.
Former sheriff petitions for dismissal of sex assault case
WAPAKONETA - A former Shelby County sheriff is seeking dismissal of a sexual assault charge or suppression of evidence in a felony case pending against him in Auglaize County court.
Group decides to meet annually
Lake Development Corporation
GRAND LAKE - Members of the nonprofit Lake Development Corporation (LDC) are scaling back the organization.
The decision was made Monday as a resul
Mercer County farmers may apply for funds
Land in Washington, Liberty townships may be eligible
Farmers in the 8,084-acre portion of the Hickory Branch Watershed in Mercer County have until Feb. 17 to apply for $154,000 in special federal conservation funds designed to lessen nutrient runoff from their land.
Luebke ready to rejoin Padres
After an impressive first full season of pitching in the big leagues, Cory Luebke's focus is now building upon the success he had as a rookie a year ago.
Parkway trio to be honored on Saturday
The Parkway Athletic Hall of Fame will induct three new members on Saturday evening between the junior varsity and varsity boys' basketball games against Perry.
Still each other's love after 70 years
CELINA - Bill and Margie Claypool need no special occasion like Valentine's Day to celebrate the love that has sustained them during 70 years of marriage.
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