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Friday, April 13th, 2012
Uptick in local tourism
By Amy Kronenberger
Tourism in Auglaize and Mercer counties rebounded slightly in 2011 after suffering losses in 2010 and 2009.
The total contribution from tourism to the local economy in 2011 was $41.1 million, up $763,217 from the previous year, Donna Grube, executive director of the Auglaize and Mercer Counties Convention & Visitors Bureau, said during the annual CVB banquet Thursday. [More]
Six local communities part of growing Tree City program
Last year Ohioans planted more than 28,000 trees
By Shelley Grieshop
Thousands of new trees are beautifying area communities thanks to a successful nationwide program.
Tree City USA, which began in 1976, supports the planting of all types of trees and provides towns and cities with guidance regarding their care. Six local villages - Coldwater, Fort Recovery, Rockford, St. Marys, New Bremen and Versailles - all participate in the program. [More]
Holtkamp organ to receive national award
Instrument at St. Charles Living Center recognized for historical value
By Janie Southard
CARTHAGENA - The Precious Blood Society is owner of two pipe organs designed by the prestigious Walter Holtkamp Sr., son of New Knoxville native H.H. Holtkamp.
In fact, the two organs represent one of the first and last designed by Holtkamp before his death in 1962. [More]
Parkway's Fent fires two-hitter
By Ryan Hines
ROCKFORD - The Parkway softball team opened the season with three options at pitcher, but injuries have trimmed the Panthers' pitching staff to one at this point.
Sophomore Sierra Fent is proving that she is capable of be being the Panthers' number-one pitcher after tossing a two-hitter during Parkway's 9-2 victory over Coldwater in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Thursday in Rockford. [More]
Obituaries on April 13th, 2012
John Roby
John L. Roby, 69, St. Marys, died at 3:25 p.m. April 11, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on April 13th, 2012
Subscriber stories on April 13th, 2012
Mock crash brings poor choices to light
Inattentive and impaired driving can cause monstrous, irrevocable devastation.
Teenagers who get behind the wheel after drinking or drugging or who text or goof around while driving imperil countless lives, according to Mercer County officials.
Youth key to strong economic future
CELINA - Got jobs, need people.
Unlike other parts of the country, the Grand Lake area has jobs to fill but few workers.
Edward "Ned" Hill, an economic development strategist, believes the problem lies with company officials who are searching for already-trained employees who don't exist.
$3.9M in conservation funding approved
Mercer County farmers
Thirty-three applications for $3.9 million in federal money have been approved to help Mercer County farmers install conservation practices.
Jim Wi
CVB honors tourism supporters
Three area standouts were honored Thursday for their dedication to tourism in Auglaize and Mercer counties.
Pam Buschur, members of the Lake Restoration Commission and Julie Miller received awards during the annual banquet of the Auglaize and Mercer Counties Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Coldwater woman reportedly huffs then crashes car
A 30-year-old Coldwater woman faces charges of operating a vehicle while under the influence and failure to maintain control following an accident that occurred at the West Bank Park boat ramp after she admitted to huffing the contents of a compressed air can.
Living on the wild side
It is not unusual to find nests of baby rabbits in your lawn in the spring, and as a youth, some of my fondest springtime memories include discoverin
Spring Friends Luncheon held by civic foundation
The Mercer County Civic Foundation held its annual Spring Friends Luncheon on Wednesday in recognition of the foundation's supporters.
A large crowd gathered at the Richardson-Bretz Memorial Building in Celina to enjoy lunch catered by Creative Catering.
St. Henry's Rindler pitches one-hitter
MARIA STEIN - Sidney Rindler had a breakout day in the pitching circle and St. Henry's bats had a strong day as well on Thursday as the Redskins rolled to a 10-0 win in six innings over Marion Local during Midwest Athletic Conference softball action at the Flyer Athletic Complex.
Minster opens MAC play with dominant showing
NEW BREMEN - In 13 nonleague softball games so far this spring, the Minster Wildcats have scored double digits on five opponents while coasting to an 11-2 overall record.
Slack ready for opener at Eldora
Following the 2011 racing season at Eldora Speedway, track owner and NASCAR star Tony Stewart hired Roger Slack as Promoter and General Manager of the legendary, one-half mile clay oval in northern Darke County.
Cavaliers blown out by Cougars
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Van Wert's pitcher Andrew Todd held Coldwater to just three hits and the Cougars handed the Cavaliers a second straight loss with a 12-1 triumph in five innings on Thursday in Van Wert.
WSU-LC rolls to five-inning victory
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Caleb Shreves fired a two-hit shutout as Wright State University-Lake Campus knocked Ohio State University-Lima from the ranks of the unbeaten in Ohio Regional College Conference West Division action on Thursday with a 10-0 win in five innings at Montgomery Field.
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