Friday, August 29th, 2014
By Doug Drexler
CELINA - Marshalls, which offers name-brand items at discount prices, plans to open a new store in the city next spring.
The long-rumored move was officially made public Thursday when developer RG Properties applied for a zoning permit to build the 21,000-square-foot store in Harbor Square near the Bob Evans restaurant. [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
NEW BREMEN - It wasn't a thing of beauty, but New Bremen coach Theresa Jenkins understands that when it comes to Midwest Athletic Conference victories she needs to take it anyway she can get it. After stumbling to losses in their first two games of [More]
Obituaries on August 29th, 2014
Larry "Babe" Gehm, 68, Celina, died at 5:03 a.m. Aug. 28, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Dr. M.R. Satya, 66, died Aug. 28, 2014, at the Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. [More]
Bob "Bobby" Lee Wurster, 81, Berne, Ind., died Aug. 28, 2014, at his home.
He [More]
Local pictures on August 29th, 2014
Subscriber stories on August 29th, 2014
CELINA - Mercer County officials are seeking public input before applying for a $480,000 grant to replace aging water lines near Grand Lake's north shore.
Dozens of great egrets spotted; many other travelers will be coming
MONTEZUMA - Residents of a subdivision near Grand Lake have been treated in recent days to sightings of dozens of great egrets.
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Accused of attempted voyeurism, obstructing official business
ST. HENRY - A local man this morning pleaded not guilty in court to attempted voyeurism and obstructing official business after allegedly placing a camera in a restroom at his business.
From staff reports
COLDWATER - Police early Thursday morning arrested a 19-year-old man who allegedly was stealing items from unlocked vehicles in the community.
MARIA STEIN - Megan Campbell could be excused for being a little nervous on Thursday night as the first-year Marion Local volleyball coach guided her team into her first-ever Midwest Athletic Conference match, which happened to be against her alma mater Versailles.
CELINA - Once the Celina boys soccer team put its foot on the gas Thursday night, they didn't let up.
The Bulldogs scored four first-half goals and added a couple more in the second as they opened Western Buckeye League play with a 6-0 victory over Bath at the soccer stadium.
COLDWATER – The Coldwater volleyball team used a stellar defensive effort to overcome a sluggish start and beat Parkway in their Midwest Athletic Conference opener.
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Celina improved to 2-1 in Western Buckeye League girls tennis action with a 5-0 shutout of Elida on Thursday at the Booster Club Tennis Complex.