Monday, January 14th, 2013
Obituaries on January 14th, 2013
Marie B. Luttmer, 87, Maria Stein, died at 3:25 a.m. Jan. 13, 2013, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Sharleen S.  Mangen, 73, Celina, died Jan. 11, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Arlington E. "Doc" Sanders, 77, of Ansonia, passed away Jan. 12, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. [More]
Stories on January 14th, 2013
Mercer County Job and Family Services has implemented Differential Response, a statewide initiative that changes the way most child neglect cases are handled.
ST. MARYS - A leak in a private oil field east of the city Friday left an overwhelming odor in the area and kept emergency crews busy all weekend. [More]
'Tis the season for sequins, faux jewels, lace detail, chiffon ruffles and even sparkly boots.
Prom season has dawned throughout the Grand Lake area. Some prom shoppers launched visits to stores as early as November, but most began looking shortly after Christmas.
ST. MARYS - One local soldier's hard work and dedication to his country has led to a high honor.
St. Marys native Joe Vires received the Bronze Star Medal on Dec. 6 in Afghanistan while finishing his third tour of duty. [More]
The Wabash River Conservancy District on Saturday learned that an Oct. 17 inspection of the three flood control dams the conservancy maintains on the river showed no problems.
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen girls basketball team overcame a poor shooting performance by doing the little things while defeating Auglaize County rival St. Marys 48-37 on Saturday.
Wapakoneta-Celina Swimming Invitational
WAPAKONETA - Perennial Western Buckeye League power Shawnee swept the boys and girls swimming team titles at the Wapak-Celina Invitational held on Saturday at the Wapakoneta YMCA. [More]
Local Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
A big night by Ryan Hoyng and a dominating third quarter helped Celina roll to a 73-52 victory over Toledo Waite on Saturday night at the Fieldhouse after a trio of former Bulldog greats were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
West Ohio High School Bowling Conference Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater took over sole possession of first place in the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference's boys division with a win over St. Henry during Saturday's head-to-head matchup.
Local pictures on January 14th, 2013