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Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
Local teen provides books to kids in need
By Margie Wuebker
ST. HENRY - Hanna Tumbusch began providing books to underprivileged children five years ago as part of a 4-H project.
Today the St. Henry High School senior heads Pages for Progress Inc., a non-profit organization that has donated more than 7,000 books throughout the state. [More]
St. Henry shuts out rival Coldwater, 5-0
Redskins 7-0 against Mercer County teams
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - A four-run third inning propelled St. Henry to a 5-0 win over Coldwater on Tuesday in ACME baseball action at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
The Redskins have defeated the rival Cavaliers twice and now stand at 11-1 overall and 7-0 against Mercer County competition. St. Henry is in prime position to grab the top seed in the county tournament that begins at the end of the month in Coldwater. The Cavaliers are now 10-3 overall and 4-2 in county play. [More]
Local pictures on June 19th, 2013
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Death penalty possible for murder suspect
Bryant L. Rhoades could face the death penalty if he is found guilty for the 2011 murders of Fort Recovery-area residents Robert and Colleen Grube.
Billing woes squeeze department
CELINA - The lack of a doctor or nurse practitioner on staff at the local health department means smaller reimbursements from private insurance companies for vaccines.
Minster assisting Dannon with power upgrade
MINSTER - Village council members Tuesday night approved the purchase of a replacement transformer necessary for the expansion of The Dannon Company
Construction work on time, within budget
Auglaize officials view bridge work
Bridge and ditch projects are running smoothly, on time and within budget in Auglaize County.
County commissioners and county engineer Doug Reinhart on Tuesday toured a culvert and bridge beam replacement and a few ditch projects.
More blighted buildings on chopping block
CELINA - Four more blighted buildings in Mercer County will be razed using state funds.
Nine homes and other structures in several communities acro
County OKs funds for airport project
MONTEZUMA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to give the local airport $9,100 toward an upcoming runway and ramp project.
The funds r
Wetlands downsized to stay within budget
MONTEZUMA - Officials are slightly downsizing the construction of littoral wetlands on the south side of Grand Lake after spending over $250,000 more than anticipated on rock fill.
Coldwater teens arrested on drug charges
Two teens were arrested early today on drug charges related to heroin.
The Coldwater Police Department received a tip Tuesday on possible drug activity in the area of Hardin Street in Coldwater.
Mariners lose in the 11th inning to Steam
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Robby Sunderman scored on an error with two out in the bottom of the 11th to give the Cincinnati Steam a 4-3 win over the Grand Lake Mariners on Tuesday night in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action at Western Hills High School.
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