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Rhoades turns down plea deal
Sentenced on another charge related to Grube murder case
By Margie Wuebker
CELINA - Bryant Rhoades - one of two men implicated in the November 2011 murders of Robert and Colleen Grube of Fort Recovery - on Tuesday backed out of a negotiated plea deal that could have spared him the death penalty.
Although he was sentenced for obstructing justice for his actions during the murder investigation, other charges against Rhoades remain pending in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. A pretrial hearing likely will take place in seven to 10 days, county prosecutor Matt Fox said. [More]
Cavaliers get run-rule victory
State ACME Tournament
By Gary R. Rasberry
ARCHBOLD - For the second straight game, Coldwater jumped out early and never looked back as the Cavaliers kept their ACME season going with a 12-2 win over Bath in an elimination game at the state ACME tournament on Tuesday in Archbold.
The Cavaliers (20-2) now face tournament host Archbold tonight at approximately 8 p.m. in another elimination game. The Blue Streaks ended Xenia's season with a 5-3 win in Tuesday's nightcap. [More]
Obituaries on July 16th, 2014
Angela Prenger
Angela M. Prenger, 91, Coldwater, died July 15, 2014, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Joe Strosnider
Joe A. Strosnider, 63, Ansonia, passed away in the afternoon of July 13, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Jerri Bias
Jerri D. Bias, 40, Salamonia, Ind., died July 14, 2014, at his residence.
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Marilyn Emans
Marilyn J. Emans, 86, Mendon, died July 14, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
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LFA set to pursue grant for treatment
The recently established Lake Facilities Authority is seeking funds for a new treatment train at Beaver Creek.
LFA members met in a special meeting Tuesday to start the application process and heard backlash from a grassroots organization opposing state spending for Grand Lake.
Fisher chosen to lead Auglaize health board
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Board of Health on Tuesday hired an Allen County sanitarian as the new health commissioner.
Oliver Fisher, 32, will fill the post when current health commissioner Charlotte Parsons retires Aug. 29 after heading up the department for 16 years.
Health official: STDs increase with heroin use
Numbers low, but of concern, health official says
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County health officials Tuesday reported a recent increase in sexually transmitted diseases they believe is tied to the area's growing heroin problem.
Auglaize drug roundup nabs 17
AUGLAIZE COUNTY - Area law enforcement on Tuesday arrested 17 area people on drug charges - mainly heroin trafficking - following a drug sting by undercover officers.
Park district levy to face voters again
NEW BREMEN - Auglaize County voters in November will decide the fate of a .6-mill levy to fund the Heritage Trails Park District as a result of action taken Tuesday afternoon by the board of commissioners.
Buyers eye Minster industrial park lots
MINSTER - Two lots in the village's West Industrial Park have prospective buyers, according to reports presented Tuesday night to village council.
Rockford police arrest Van Wert woman in 2010 check fraud case
Staff Reports
ROCKFORD - A July 10 traffic stop led to the arrest of a woman wanted in connection with a four-year-old fraudulent check case.
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Local fire department snags $23,437 grant
CHICKASAW - The Chickasaw Community Mutual Fire Company has received a $23,437 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program.
Hogenkamp advances to match play in Kansas
United States Amateur Public Links Championship
From Staff and Wire Reports
Minster High School graduate Ben Hogenkamp had one of his best rounds of golf on Tuesday. That round propelled him up the leaderboard and allowed him to qualify for match play at the United States Amateur Public Links Championship at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kan.
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