Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014
Richter selected as runner-up
By Amy Kronenberger
CELINA - Burkettsville native Emily Werling on Monday evening was crowned Miss Lake Festival 2014.
Werling, 21, took the stage with six other contestants in the 59th annual Miss Lake Festival Scholarship Pageant in the Celina schools auditorium. Interspersed throughout the competition were the Princess pageant and the crowning of Miss Outstanding Teen. [More]
By Colin Foster
Every summer since 1990, area families have invited Grand Lake Mariners players into their homes to stay.
Some families are first-timers while others have been at it for more than decade. Though there have been both good and bad experiences, most host parents/families agree that the process has enabled them to make long lasting connections with the players. [More]
Obituaries on July 22nd, 2014
Jean Keysor, 85, St. Marys, died 10:03 p.m. July 20, 2014, at Vancrest of St. Marys Nursing Home. [More]
Lorraine E. Nolte, 89, St. Marys, died at 7:20 p.m. July 20, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Local pictures on July 22nd, 2014
Subscriber stories on July 22nd, 2014
Nine girls competed in annual pageant
CELINA - Asjah Lim of Celina on Monday night was named the 2014 Miss Lake Festival Pageant Princess.
The Miss Lake Festival Princess Camp Pageant took place in conjunction with the Miss Lake Festival Scholarship Pageant in the Celina schools auditorium.
CELINA - About 50 area people gathered to oppose Common Core standards at a school board meeting Monday night.
The Celina City Schools Board of Ed
NEW BREMEN - The addition of new wells and major enhancements to Lions Park rank high on village council's list of upcoming capital projects.
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FORT RECOVERY - The substantial completion date of the sewer separation project will be delayed a few weeks from its original Aug. 1 deadline.
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Mercer County continued to boast the lowest unemployment rate in the state in June, according to data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Eldora Speedway 1-800-CarCash Mudsummer Classic
Prior to the inaugural running of the 1-800 CarCash Mudsummer Classic, there was a lot of apprehension from many in both dirt track racing and NASCAR
July 31 event planned at corner of Olding and Stelzer roads
MARIA STEIN - Farmers and other ag officials will have the opportunity to learn about various manure application methods during a July 31 field day at Homan Inc., at the corner of Stelzer and Olding roads, Maria Stein.