Friday, February 15th, 2013
Obituaries on February 15th, 2013
Cyril W. Siefring, 93, New Weston, died Feb. 14, 2013, at Kindred Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Rebecca (Becky) L. Braun, 63, Celina, died at 2:01 a.m. Feb. 14, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Stories on February 15th, 2013
MONTEZUMA - Internal injuries are healing, broken bones are mending and scars are fading, but life will never be the same for the family of Scott and Michele Barhorst. [More]
Clergymen put strong faith as top characteristic for new pope
The next head of the Catholic Church will confront the challenges of a world beset by political tumult and tilting toward secularization, according to several local priests.
Village securing grant funds for majority of cost
NEW BREMEN - Plans are in the works for a shared-use path linking local landmarks along the historic Miami and Erie Canal.
Village officials and representatives of Poggemeyer Design Group explained the two-phase project during a Wednesday afternoon open house at the lockkeeper's house.
CELINA - The county is seeking contractors to perform road and bridge improvements on four federally-funded projects.
Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday set 1:30 p.m. March 14 as the date to open sealed bids for the work. A contract will be awarded within several weeks of the opening.
Horstman rallies New Knoxville past Coldwater
COLDWATER - Just when it looked like New Knoxville would be stymied by Coldwater, the Rangers roared back.
Down by 10 points at halftime, the Rang [More]
ROCKFORD - The Marion Local Flyers finished their regular season with a bang by scoring early and often in a 61-39 victory over the Parkway Panthers at Panther Gymnasium on Thursday night.
ELIDA - Celina's girls basketball team capped the best regular season in program history with a 75-60 victory over Elida in Western Buckeye League play on Thursday night.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry's girls basketball team led early on, but the Redskins needed a big fourth quarter to pull away for a 50-39 win over Fort Recovery on Thursday night at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Local pictures on February 15th, 2013