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Friday, May 16th, 2014
Program puts deputies on school buses with students
By Margie Wuebker
Area bus drivers are getting periodic backup as part of a new ride-along program launched by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Uniformed deputies periodically board buses in the Celina, Coldwater, Fort Recovery, Marion Local, St. Henry and Parkway school districts to watch for traffic offenses committed by motorists and to build a rapport with youngsters. [More]
Roughriders advance to district
Division II Sectional Baseball
By Dave Stilwell
ST. MARYS - Sophomore Nathan Wilker pitched a complete game three-hitter to lift St. Marys to a 9-1 Division II sectional victory over Elida Thursday evening at K.C. Geiger Park.
Now 19-5 on the season, St. Marys advances to the district semifinals next Thursday in Bluffton for a 2 p.m. game against Bath. The Wildcats advanced with a 2-0 victory over Kenton Thursday at Bath.   Elida finishes its season with an 11-17 record. [More]
Obituaries on May 16th, 2014
Pauline Ayers
Pauline "Polly" Ayers, 82, Celina, died May 16, 2014.
Arrangements are pendin [More]
John Franck
The Rev. John Franck, C.PP.S., 73, died May 15, in California, where he had bee [More]
Local pictures on May 16th, 2014
Subscriber stories on May 16th, 2014
Blaze destroys business
Damage to local body shop may reach $250,000
ST. HENRY - Fire destroyed a local body shop Thursday afternoon.
St. Henry, Burkettsville and Coldwater fire departments responded to the 4:39 p.m. blaze at Osterholt Sales and Service, 662 E. Main St. No injuries were reported.
County nets $400,000 to expand mill
MARIA STEIN - Mercer County recently snagged a $400,000 grant to help a local grain mill pay for a $3.6 million upgrade.
County commissioners on Th
Fort Recovery graduation set for Sunday
FORT RECOVERY - The senior class of 2014 will graduate 64 students at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Fort Recovery High School's 126th commencement ceremony will be held at the Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Bulldogs off to good start at league meet
Western Buckeye League Track and Field Championships: Day One
CELINA - During his preseason interview, Celina track and field coach Dan Otten talked about the depth of his team and how the freshman would be able to contribute.
Redskins rally to move on to districts
Division III Sectional Baseball
ST. HENRY - When St. Henry found itself in a 4-1 deficit to Van Wert with only six outs left in Thursday's Division III sectional final, the Redskin coaching staff had a message for the players.
Minster wins battle of Wildcats
Division IV Sectional Softball
MINSTER - Since clinching the Midwest Athletic Conference softball title in St. Henry a week ago, the Minster Wildcats have been eager to ignite the second phase of their season, the Division IV sectional tournament.
Cavs get past Panthers
Division III Sectional Baseball
COLDWATER - Coldwater got a dominating pitching performance from junior Derek Thobe and solid offensive execution from the bottom part of the order to beat Paulding 3-1 at Veterans Field and advance to the district at Ohio Northern.
Redskins have big day at plate
Division IV Sectional Softball
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Redskins hosted the Ottoville Big Green in sectional softball action on a cold night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex. Th
Flyers fall to Bearcats
Division IV Sectional Softball
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local saw a one-run lead disappear in the fifth inning as Spencerville scored three runs en route to ending the Flyers season with a 4-1 defeat in the Division IV softball sectional at the Flyer Athletic Complex.
Richard, Robinson take top honors
All-MAC Softball
Minster swept the top two awards as the Midwest Athletic Conference softball coaches released their all-conference selections on Thursday.
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