Monday, January 12th, 2015
By Shelley Grieshop
CHICKASAW - Village officials are on the hunt for $2.5 million to replace the town's aging and inadequate water system.
The proposed project includes a new water treatment plant, storage area, water tower, well fields and new water lines, community leaders last week told Mercer County Commissioners. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW BREMEN - In a game that featured multiple runs and lead changes, Celina was able to get the last run and took the lead for good with 4 1/2 minutes left to play in beating New Bremen 70-62 on Saturday night at Cardinal Gymnasium.
The win moved the Bulldogs to 8-2 as the Cardinals dropped to 6-4. [More]
Obituaries on January 12th, 2015
Vicki D. Behm, 64, Celina, passed away at 9:56 a.m. Jan. 10, 2015, at home with her family. [More]
Kathryn J. "Kate" Broering, 91, Maria Stein and formerly of Celina, passed away Jan. 8, 2015, at Avow Hospice, Naples, Fla. [More]
Terry L. Jeffries, 64, Celina, died at 10:10 p.m. Jan. 8, 2015, at his residence. [More]
Lenis M. "Pete/Red" Marsee, 90, Rockford, died at 9:20 a.m. Jan. 9, 2015, on his birthday, at Colonial Nursing Center, Rockford. [More]
Raymond C. Stone, 62, Celina, passed away at 7:01 p.m. Jan. 8, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Dale A. Vondrell, 83, passed away at 1 a.m. Jan. 9, 2015, at his home following [More]
Martha J. Connolly, 80, Celina and formerly of Dayton, passed away Jan. 10, 2015, after a brief illness. [More]
Joan Gregorovich, 85, St. Marys, died Jan. 9, 2015, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Lucille Westgerdes, 95, St. Henry, died Jan. 12, 2015, at Briarwood Village, Co [More]
Local pictures on January 12th, 2015
Subscriber stories on January 12th, 2015
Buckeye mania is everywhere with restaurants, businesses, churches and even local governments getting into the football spirit for the big game tonight.
Ice, slush and snow overnight led to hazardous road conditions, numerous non-injury accidents and the closing of area schools.
A wintry mix of rain
COLDWATER - The Mercer County Engineer's Office received more than $909,000 in federal funds to improve Philothea Road from state Route 118 to Carthagena Road.
COLDWATER - Lima Central Catholic and Coldwater played about as evenly matched as two teams with .500 records could.
At the end of 32 minutes, though, the Thunderbirds' ability to shoot the three-pointer and the play of Madison Stolly made all the impact in the outcome.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local improved to 7-1 on the season after picking up a 66-48 win at Anna on Saturday night.
The state-ranked Flyers led 18-6 after one quarter and extended the lead to 33-19 at the break.
WOHSBC Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Wapakoneta maintained its unbeaten records in both the boys' and girls' divisions after Saturday's WOHSBC action in Mercer County.