Wednesday, December 18th, 2013
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - Local organizations want residents of Mercelina Mobile Court to know they are not alone or forgotten and help may be on the way.
Last week, owners of the 53 trailers in the mobile home park were given a notice of eviction by Celina attorney Louis J. Schiavone, who represents the mobile home park company and two of its trustees, Jerry and Verdice Brandts. Residents have until August to leave, the letter states. [More]
By Amy Kronenberger
ROCKFORD - Officials are looking into implementing an emergency alert system that sends residents text messages about community announcements.
Village council member Wilbur Fox on Tuesday said he spoke with Parkway school officials about using the district's alert system for community notifications. He said the school will send him more information about joining its system. [More]
By Ryan Hines
FORT RECOVERY - Despite a 15-point lead at halftime, Fort Recovery boys basketball coach Brian Patch felt that his Indians needed a spark.
Patch found the spark he was looking for in Darien Sheffer and Brandon Schoen during the third quarter, and Fort Recovery rolled to an 87-48 victory over Waynesfield-Goshen on Tuesday night at Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on December 18th, 2013
Martha Jane Hellwarth, 93, Celina, passed away Dec. 15, 2013, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Louis G. Ross, 80, Ohio City, died Dec. 16, 2013, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Richard Dean Huffman, 76, Celina, passed away at 1 a.m. Dec. 18, 2013, at his h [More]
Martha A. Hartings Sherman, 83, passed away Dec. 16, 2013, at 10:20 a.m. in the James Cancer Hospital, Columbus. [More]
Marjorie J. Kuck, 95, New Knoxville, died at 10:13 a.m. Dec. 16, 2013, at the St. Marys Living Center of St. Marys. [More]
Charles A. Nickel, 81, Houghton Lake, Mich., passed away Dec. 16, 2013, at Gunnisonville Meadows Assisted Living Home in DeWitt, Mich. [More]
James C. Garman, 87, Frakes, Ky., formerly of Celina, passed away Dec. 17, 2013 [More]
Local pictures on December 18th, 2013
Subscriber stories on December 18th, 2013
CELINA - A local case accusing a Montezuma man of illegally possessing weapons is now being handled by the feds.
Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol,
CELINA - Cheryl Ann officials hope a new state effort and a rebranding of its adult services division will persuade employers to hire its clients.
CELINA - Mercer County officials are seeking bids on the second phase of construction for the new engineering complex on Mud Pike.
Phase two, estimated to cost $1.5 million, includes the structure and hardware for the fueling center, a salt/grit storage building and wash bay structures.
CELINA - Bryant Rhoades is fighting to have statements he made to law enforcement suppressed regarding his alleged role in the 2011 murders of a Fort Recovery father and daughter.
FORT RECOVERY - Two high school organizations partnered again this year to bring holiday joy to families in need.
Student council members and those
MINSTER - The most economical way to dispose of the Class A sludge at the Minster wastewater plant is to transport it to a landfill, according to Don Harrod, village administrator.
CELINA - Joe Schlueter and his father-in-law had talked for years about opening a showroom to help people with their home remodeling projects.
Schl
Defense propels St. Henry to second victory over Celina this season
ST. HENRY - After a solid first quarter, the offense suddenly went cold for Celina's girls basketball team.
The Bulldogs were held to just two poi
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Haley Horstman reached a career milestone while helping New Knoxville snap a two-game losing streak with a 76-25 win over Spencerville at Ranger Gymnasium on Tuesday night.
MARIA STEIN - Megan Wendel will stay close to home to continue her education and play volleyball as the Marion Local libero signed with the University of Findlay on Tuesday afternoon.