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Monday, September 22nd, 2014
Area vets make trip to D.C.
By Margie Wuebker
SIDNEY - Norman "Rocky" Bernard is a proud American who served his country during the Korean War.
The 83-year-old New Weston man - one of 42 area veterans who recently participated in the 10th Veterans to Washington, D.C., bus trip - said the memories from a wreath presentation at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier will last a lifetime. [More]
Wildcats continue conference links dominance
Midwest Athletic Conference Boys Golf Tournament
By Gary R. Rasberry
CARTHAGENA - Minster entered Saturday's Midwest Athletic Conference boys' golf tournament at the Mercer County Elks, seeking for a ninth overall title in 10 years.
At the midway point of the 18-hole tournanament, Minster and Versailles were neck-and-neck in the standings, but at the end of the day, the Wildcats won the tournament with a score of 327. The tournament win allowed the Wildcats, who went 9-0 in conference matches, to win the overall team title. [More]
Tigers repeat as champs
Midwest Athletic Conference Girls Golf Tournament
By Colin Foster
VERSAILLES - The hosts had the most at Saturday's Midwest Athletic Conference Girls Golf Tournament.
The Versailles Tigers, who had an unbeaten regular season in conference match play, ran away with the team title, finishing with a round of 369 on their home turf at the Stillwater Valley Golf Club. The Tigers claim the conference title for the third straight season. [More]
Obituaries on September 22nd, 2014
Verena Mahle
Verena V. Mahle, 95, Celina, passed away Sept. 19, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Alma Rhodes
Alma Lee Rhodes, 78, St. Marys, died at 10:59 p.m. Sept. 19, 2014, at her residence. [More]
Jeanne Luken
Jeanne Luken, 86, Celina, died Sept. 20, 2014, at her home.
She was born Sept [More]
David Eyink
David L. Eyink, 71, Celina, died at 2:14 a.m. Sept. 19, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
John Sutton
John William Sutton, 44, Coldwater, died peacefully at his home on Sept. 20, 2014. [More]
Adella Henke
Adella B. Schmidt Schlater Henke, 98, formerly of Fort Loramie, passed away of [More]
Local pictures on September 22nd, 2014
Subscriber stories on September 22nd, 2014
Local officials beat increase in salt prices
CELINA - Local officials were ahead of the game when they locked in road salt prices months ago.
Prices have soared this year to as much as $165 per ton and left many Ohio counties scrambling to find cheaper sources.
Blast victims remain in serious condition
Investigators label explosion accidental
CELINA - Two men injured in an explosion at a grain mill last week remain in stable but serious condition at St. Joseph Regional Burn Center in Fort Wayne, Ind., according to hospital officials.
Impaired drivers taken off road at OVI checkpoint
WAPAKONETA - Rain and lightning Saturday night cut short an impaired-driver checkpoint but not before four motorists were diverted from the road.
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Auglaize deputies investigate death
ST. MARYS - Auglaize County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a 29-year-old man found deceased Friday afternoon at an area home.
No foul play is suspected but an investigation is ongoing to discover the cause of death, according to a press release.
Redskin boys capture Tour De Sewer title
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry's boys cross country team placed five runners in the top 10 in capturing the team championship at the annual Tour De Sewer held at the water treatment plant in Versailles.
Controversial Silver Crown finish highlights weekend
Four Crown Nationals
ROSSBURG - The Four Crown Nationals weekend at Eldora Speedway came to an end Sunday afternoon with controversy surrounding the finish of the rain-delayed United States Auto Club (USAC) Silver Crown event.
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