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Thursday, November 8th, 2012
Inmate under suicide watch
Teacher faces three sexual battery charges
By Margie Wuebker
A Fort Recovery High School teacher has been put on suicide watch at the Mercer County Detention Center as detectives continue to investigate his alleged sexual activities with a former student.
Christopher Alan Summers, 32, 671 Woodland Ave., St. Henry, appeared in Celina Municipal Court on Wednesday afternoon on three counts of sexual battery, all third-degree felonies. He was arrested and booked into jail Tuesday afternoon. [More]
Agencies urged to merge
By Shelley Grieshop
The Mercer County health department is the latest agency to feel the state's push for shared services.
Dale Palmer, administrator for the Mercer County-Celina City Health Department, told board members Wednesday that state legislators want all health departments serving populations under 100,000 to consolidate to save money. [More]
Crew tears down unsafe building
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Several unsafe structures have been knocked down by the city after council members enacted new legislation in the spring to combat blight.
The first unsafe building notice went out in June and since then, seven buildings have been razed by either city employees or property owners. [More]
Obituaries on November 8th, 2012
David Kremer
David R. "Red" Kremer, 64, Versailles, died at 9:20 p.m. Nov. 6, 2012, at his home. [More]
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Health department needs additional manpower
Mercer County health board members on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to seek manpower for expediting insurance claims of clients.
Kristi Timmerman, an
Meiring Poultry Farm approved for permits
FORT RECOVERY - The state has approved permits that allow Meiring Poultry Farm LLC, Fort Recovery, to build manure storage and increase its flock.
Public input sought on St. Marys cold case
ST. MARYS - Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon is seeking help solving a murder that took place at a carry-out in St. Marys 34 years ago.
The cold
Zoning board approves construction of Circle K
ST. MARYS - Circle K Corporation most likely will be constructing a new gas station and convenience store in St. Marys.
The 4,000-square-foot facil
Staff to see cost increase for health insurance
NEW BREMEN - School board members learned Wednesday night the cost of health insurance will be going up in 2013.
Superintendent Howard Overman repo
Gov't Mule entertains with musical mix
COLUMBUS - Warren Haynes is one hardworking, prolific musician.
The hulking, long-haired 52-year-old singer-guitarist may be best known for his ful
Wildcats, Flyers ready for postseason clash
Division VI Region 24 Semifinals: Minster vs. Marion Local at Piqua
Think of it as if Ohio State and Michigan don't play in the regular season but later face off for the football national championship.
That will be the feel of Friday's Marion Local-Minster gridiron matchup at Alexander Stadium in Piqua in the Division VI Region 24 semifinals.
Redskins ready for high-octane Bulldogs
Division VI Region 24 Semifinal: St. Henry vs. Ada at Lima
It's been a long time since St. Henry has had to face Ada on the football field and the two teams have never met in the postseason. That will change on Friday night as the Redskins square off against the Bulldogs at Lima Stadium in the Division VI Region 24 semifinals.
Grand Lake Football Primer
Last Week's Impact Players:
Offense
Austin Bruns, QB,
Coldwater
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20-of-26 passing for 353 yards and five touchdowns vs. Miami East.

Defense
Dominic Leugers, DL
St. Henry
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4 tackles, 2 sacks vs. Fort Loramie.
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