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Friday, September 26th, 2014
Court sides with local judge in doctor's appeal
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. MARYS - The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that local jurors in 2011 were correct in convicting former optometrist Douglas Wine of a lesser crime than his indictment's charge of rape.
Wine's attorney in 2012 filed the appeal after Auglaize County jurors at an October 2011 trial were instructed to consider finding the 55-year-old St. Marys man guilty on "lesser-included offenses" if evidence did not support the more serious charge of rape. [More]
Roughriders win over Bulldogs
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - St. Marys coach Monica VanderHorst knew her volleyball team was going to be in for a battle against across-the-lake and Western Buckeye League rival Celina.
Trailing two sets to one, the Roughriders rallied to force a fifth set and then came out of Celina Intermediate School with a 25-19, 16-25, 22-25, 25-23 and 15-9 win to remain undefeated in WBL play at 5-0 and 10-5 overall. The loss drops Celina to 5-10 and 3-2 in league play. [More]
Obituaries on September 26th, 2014
Earl Hainline Sr.
Earl R. Hainline Sr., 75, Rockford, passed away at 3:48 p.m. Sept. 24, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Michael Laux
Michael Laux, 64, Coldwater, died peacefully Sept. 24, 2014, surrounded by his family and friends at his home. [More]
Kevin Rabe
Kevin Rabe, 67, Salinas, Calif., died Sept. 11, 2014.
He was born Feb. 17, 19 [More]
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Birds a hazard at airports
Local officials move to reduce safety concerns
Officials at the New Knoxville airport for the first time are seeking a special permit to eradicate migratory birds that threaten the safety of pilots and crew.
Fort schools to dedicate new facilities
Open house set at high school, athletic complex
FORT RECOVERY - School officials will showcase the renovated high school and the new Jerome and Maurice Grieshop Athletic Training Facility during an open house and dedication from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 12.
County officially gives sewer equipment to city
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday officially gave ownership of sanitary sewer equipment at the fairgrounds to the city of Celina.  
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Celina officials fix power outage
CELINA - For more than an hour Thursday the entire city of Celina was without power due to a problem with a 69,000-volt line, according to Mike Mertz, electric distribution supervisor for the city.
Mercer lowest in unemployment
Mercer County in August continued to maintain the lowest unemployment rate in the state, according to data released this week by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Precious Blood to highlight ministries
St. Charles to host upcoming program
CARTHAGENA - Precious Blood team members involved in an inner city ministry in Chicago will present a series of programs Oct. 4 and 5 at St. Charles Senior Living Community.
Cavs hold off Cardinals
COLDWATER - The last time Coldwater's volleyball team lost a set was Sept. 2 against Wapakoneta. Last evening's contest against New Bremen resulted in another Cavalier sweep, although the Cardinals did everything in their power to end the streak.
Redskins hold off Flyers
ST. HENRY - After losing a close first set to Marion Local 25-23, the St. Henry volleyball team responded by winning the next three sets to beat the Flyers and remain unbeaten in Midwest Athletic Conference play.
Wildcats qualify for district
Thursday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Minster advanced to next week's Division III district boys golf tournament after finishing third at the sectional at Hawthorne Hills in Lima on Thursday.
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