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Saturday, June 30th, 2012
Storm rips through area
80 mph winds, power outages, numerous downed trees and structure damage reported; no serious injuries
By Nancy Allen
Widespread power outages, downed trees and structural damage were reported throughout Mercer and Auglaize counties on Friday after winds estimated at 80 mph ripped through the area.
No serious injuries were reported.
Little rain accompanied the sever thunderstorm that blew into the area about 3:15 p.m. and caused sever damage throughout most of Ohio. [More]
Mercer County Fairgrounds takes direct hit
By Margie Wuebker
The Mercer County Fairgrounds resembled a war zone Friday afternoon after strong winds toppled trees onto trailers and ripped off a portion of the grandstands roof.
Two festivals also incurred heavy damages, leaving organizers scrambling to clean up debris, find alternate power and raise fallen tents. [More]
Man pays fine, court costs in case of caged dog in lake
By Betty Lawrence
The man charged in an incident where a dead dog was found in a cage in Grand Lake entered a guilty waiver on Monday in Auglaize County Municipal Court.
Mardie Biederman of Panama City, Fla., 43, entered the waiver and paid $132.30 in court costs and fine for the minor misdemeanor charge. [More]
Obituaries on June 30th, 2012
Fred D. Conkel
Fred D. Conkel, 70, of Coldwater, died June 28, 2012, at his residence.
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Mildred Dues
Mildred M. Dues, 89, of Coldwater, died June 28, 2012, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
James Kittle
James Kittle, 65, of Celina, died June 28, 2012, at Kindred Hospital, Lima.
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Carol Shepherd
Carol D. Shepherd, 67, of St. Marys, died at 1:16 a.m. June 28, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 30th, 2012
Lake use up, water level worries businesses
GRAND LAKE - The water looks good. The weather is hot and sunny. Business is up around Grand Lake.
But some shop owners worry the upward momentum may be reversed by the lake's shrinking water level.
Gas prices fall; travelers catch a break
Gas prices have steadily dropped in recent days, providing relief to summer travelers.
Ohio's average price of gas fell to $3.30 a gallon Friday, d
Board OKs staff raises
Mercer ESC
CELINA - Administrators, teachers and classified staff of the Mercer County ESC received a 1.5 percent salary raise for the 2012-2013 school year.
New York racer Ruhlman calls Eldora home track
Eldora Speedway
His address may read that he hails from Bemus Point, New York, but when the FASTRAK Crate Late Model Series rolls into Eldora Speedway tonight, Chad Ruhlman will feel like he is coming home.
Mariners can't hold late lead
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake was unable to hold a two-run lead in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Cincinnati Steam scored thre
Dolphins swim well against St. Henry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina Dolphins traveled to St. Henry on Wendesday to compete in a duel meet. No team scores were provided. Also, St. Henry results were not listed.
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