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Saturday, February 2nd, 2013
Ferguson opening mega-center
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - The largest U.S. distributor of plumbing supplies is opening a giant distribution center east of the city.
Ferguson - which earns $9.7 billion a year in sales - plans to build a nearly 400,000-square-foot facility along state Route 29 at the corner of Harris Road. A timeline for construction has not been released. [More]
Cardinals knock off #1 Redskins
New Bremen leads MAC by percentage points over St. Henry and St. John's
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - New Bremen's boys basketball team took St. Henry out of its game, and as a reward, the Cardinals sit on top of the Midwest Athletic Conference standings after beating the top-ranked team in Division IV, 60-53, at Redskin Gymnasium.
New Bremen, St. Henry and St. John's all have just one MAC loss, but the Cardinals have one more win (6-1) than the Redskins and Blue Jays (5-1) and lead the conference by percentage points. [More]
Obituaries on February 2nd, 2013
Mary Wellman
Mary K. Wellman, 88, Coldwater, died Jan. 31, 2013, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Voneta 'Susie' Quinter
Voneta E. "Susie" Quinter, 88, Celina, died Jan. 31, 2013, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Marvin Kishler
Marvin B. Kishler, 91, formerly of St. Marys, died at 10:25 a.m. Jan. 31, 2013, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
James Carpenter
James E. Carpenter, 70, St. Marys, died at 4:50 a.m. Feb. 1, 2013, at his residence. [More]
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Subscriber stories on February 2nd, 2013
County health dubbed 'average'
COLDWATER - Mercer County adults need to lose weight, get more health screenings and drink less booze, according to a recently released survey.
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Bitten and battling back
County's top nurse recovering from West Nile
CELINA - Joyce Jansen for years warned the public of the dangers of West Nile virus.
As Mercer County's infectious disease nurse, she gave countless interviews on the subject, encouraging the use of insect repellant and extra clothing at dusk when mosquitoes are the most active.
Celina man to be on Cash Explosion
Mikey Browder of Celina will be a contestant on Cash Explosion airing at 10:30 p.m. tonight on local channel 45.
A $1 Cash Explosion lottery ticket
Defense carries Indians to victory over Wildcats
MINSTER - Fort Recovery's defense paved the way for the Indians to earn a 53-43 Midwest Athletic Conference win over Minster on Friday night.
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Bulldogs earn road win over the Indians
LIMA - Celina's boys basketball team won their third straight Western Buckeye League game in a row by answering every one of Shawnee's runs as the Bulldogs picked up a 62-54 win over the Indians on Friday night at Lappin Gymnasium.
Scoreless second quarter buries Flyers
MARIA STEIN - One lousy quarter spelled doom for Marion Local on Friday night as the Flyers dug themselves a big hole and could not recover in falling 53-41 to St. John's in Midwest Athletic Conference action.
Rangers rally to knock off Panthers
Midwest Athletic Conference Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway's 14-point halftime lead disappeared in the second half as New Knoxville rallied to beat the Panthers 51-41 on Friday night in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Ranger Gymnasium.
Elida and Bath share WBL lead
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Elida outscored Ottawa-Glandorf 14-9 in the second quarter to grab a seven-point lead by halftime and then erupted for 23 points in the fourth quarter en route to a 71-64 win on Friday night in Western Buckeye League play at the Elida Fieldhouse.
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