Wednesday, September 4th, 2013
Obituaries on September 4th, 2013
Thomas O'Donnell, 85, Celina, died at 11:25 p.m. Sept. 2, 2013, at Mercer Health, Coldwater. [More]
Joan J. Ruterbories, 80, Celina, died at 4:20 p.m. Sept. 1, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Anna M. Wappelhorst, 84, Coldwater, died Sept. 3, 2013, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
Karen Sue Stief, 64, Celina, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 31, 2013, at Colonial Nursing Center in Rockford. [More]
Marjorie M. Kreachbaum, 88, Upper Sandusky, died Aug. 31, 2013, at her residence. [More]
Stories on September 4th, 2013
CELINA - A request to have 89 acres of the 18-hole Fox's Den Golf Course rezoned so it could be sold as agricultural land to retire debt and pay taxes was withdrawn by one of the owners Tuesday night at the Celina Planning Commission meeting. [More]
CELINA - A nearly $160,000 erosion control project recently began along Beaver Creek - the longest creek in Mercer County.
This year's project is f
ROCKFORD - New sidewalks along West and Franklin streets soon will be constructed to allow a safe walkway to the newly-opened Dollar General store.
MINSTER - A proposed upgrade for Minster Machine Company Centennial Park moved one step closer to fruition Tuesday night when council members authorized village administrator Don Harrod to seek bids for the work.
CELINA - Fitness enthusiasts Amber and Casey Heiney recently opened a nutrition club that offers a quick and healthy alternative to the drive-thru lunch break.
Marion Local defeats Celina in four games
CELINA - After tying its match against Marion Local at one set apiece, Celina jumped out to 5-0 leads in both the third and fourth sets. However, Marion Local rallied in both sets to come away with a 25-17, 23-25, 25-16 and 25-21 victory on Tuesday night at the Intermediate School. [More]
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's girls tennis team had its five-year unbeaten streak in Western Buckeye League end on Tuesday following a 5-0 loss to Wapakoneta at the Booster Club Tennis Complex in Celina.
The Mercer County Elks has seen a number of hole-in-ones recently, with four aces being recorded in the last 13 days.
The streak started Aug. 22 when Dan Eifert used a 5-iron on the second hole. This past Sunday, Gary Lefeld aced the 16th hole using a 6-iron.
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) - Less than a month after having knee surgery, quarterback Keith Wenning has the Ball State offense off to a fast start.
So when he threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more in the Cardinals' season opener, it didn't surprise coach Pete Lembo.
Local pictures on September 4th, 2013