Saturday, November 8th, 2014
Proposed project scaled back, location moved slightly at fairgrounds
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - A proposed $4 million expo center at the Mercer County Fairgrounds will be smaller and much closer to the center of activity than officials initially planned.
The Progressive Agriculture Convention and Education center may include an edu [More]
Division VI Football Regional Quarterfinals
By Colin Foster
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats have had a flare for dramatics.
Friday night's opening round Division VI, Region 22 playoff game against Mechanicsburg was no exception.
The third-seeded Wildcats came-from-behind to defeat the sixth-seeded, defending regional champion Mechanicsburg Indians, 42-41, in a double overtime thriller that came down to the final play at Memorial Field. [More]
Obituaries on November 8th, 2014
Mary Ann Frederick-Horton, 70, St. Marys, died at 8 a.m. Nov. 6, 2014, at her residence. [More]
Dorothy L. King, 89, Ohio City, died Nov. 5, 2014, at her residence.
She was [More]
Jeanette A. Dwenger Nolte, 71, Botkins, passed away of natural causes early on Nov. 6, 2014, at her daughter's residence in Kettering. [More]
Bernard Gillespie, 86, Dayton, and formerly of Celina, passed away Nov. 7, 2014, at The Woodglen Alzheimer's Community, Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on November 8th, 2014
Subscriber stories on November 8th, 2014
CELINA - Area chain stores aren't having much difficulty finding workers for the upcoming Christmas season, despite Mercer County's continuing low unemployment rate.
Justices rule state can't use discretion in making payments
COLUMBUS - Ohio's highest court this week denied an appeal by Ohio Department of Natural Resources to use its discretion in paying landowners affected by flooding caused by the West Bank spillway.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday prepared for the arrival of winter by contracting with a local company for snow removal.
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VERSAILLES - A 76-year-old woman was killed in an accident late Friday morning at the intersection of state Route 47 and Miller Road in Shelby County
Area Playoff Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Collin Peters rushed for 221 yards and three touchdowns as Versailles advanced in the Division VI, Region 22 football bracket with a 34-27 win over Miami East on Friday night in Casstown.