Saturday, December 28th, 2013
Obituaries on December 28th, 2013
John A. Bensman, 59, Russia, passed away suddenly of natural causes at his residence late Thursday evening, Dec. 26, 2013. [More]
John Floyd Stiverson, 60, Greenfield, Ind., passed away Dec. 27, 2013.
He was [More]
Maxine B. Spencer, Sidney, and formerly of Celina, passed away Dec. 21, 2013. [More]
Ralph Godwin, 91, Celina, passed away on Dec. 27, 2013, in Naples, Fla.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. [More]
Patricia Sorrells, 72, Coldwater, died Dec. 26, 2013, at 3:27 p.m. at Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina. [More]
Betty L. Johnson, 91, passed away at 4:12 p.m. Dec. 26, 2013, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Stories on December 28th, 2013
Local merchants are experiencing a bit more holiday cheer this Christmas shopping season with sales slightly higher than 2012.
Retailers say they are happy with the bump, especially since national forecasts called for flat or lower sales compared to last year. [More]
CELINA - The Fraternal Order of Police claims 18 wildlife officers in trouble for hunting while on duty were told to falsify work hours to avoid overtime.
NEW BREMEN - A water rate increase set to go into effect for the Jan. 10 billing is on hold - for now.
Council members meeting in special session Friday rescinded legislation establishing new rates for village water customers.
Staff Reports
Mercer County continues to have the lowest unemployment rate in the state for more than two years, according to data released Friday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
2nd Annual Asset Allocation Associates Holiday Classic
COLDWATER - Marion Local and Celina will meet in tonight's championship game of the 2nd Annual Asset Allocation Associates Holiday Classic after earning victories in Friday's semifinals at The Palace.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Dan Hegemier's milestone win wasn't easy as St. Marys nearly let a 10-point lead disappear in the fourth quarter before holding off New Knoxville for a 49-46 triumph over the Rangers on Friday night. [More]
MINSTER - Judging from their records, Minster had to be considered a heavy underdog on Friday night against Houston.
However, the Wildcats used a combination of three-point shooting, tough inside play and critical fourth quarter free throws to a 69-59 win over visiting Houston.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local's girls basketball team took control in the second quarter and never looked back while advancing to the championship game of the TSC Holiday Tournament with a 58-38 win over Cory-Rawson on Friday night at Wapakoneta High School.
Local pictures on December 28th, 2013