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Courthouse project changes; coal bin issue slated to be addressed
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - New plans to improve handicapped-accessibility at the courthouse include filling an aging underground coal bin but exclude proposed changes to the main entrance.
The Mercer County Courthouse Committee met Thursday and recommended the estimated $220,000 project move forward. [More]
Flyers fend off fiesty Redskins
By Colin Foster
MARIA STEIN - After Marion Local's 46-31 Midwest Athletic Conference win over St. Henry on Thursday, Flyer coach Treva Fortkamp still couldn't believe the Redskins were winless in league play.
The red and white gave her Flyers, ranked second in the latest Division IV state poll, all they could handle for nearly three quarters before finally gaining some breathing room in the second half. [More]
Obituaries on January 23rd, 2015
Elmer Weaver
Elmer A. Weaver, 94, Minster, died at 5:45 a.m. Jan. 22, 2015, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. He had been a resident there for a couple of months. [More]
Nancy Richards
Nancy Estella Morrill Richards, 83, Celina, passed away at 6 a.m. Jan. 22, 2015, at home with her family. [More]
Wilma Smith
Wilma M. Smith, 79, Minster, passed away Jan. 22, 2015, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. [More]
Herman Hoying
Herman H. Hoying, 99, St. Henry, died Jan. 21, 2015, at Celina Manor.
He was [More]
Peter Mangen
Peter E. Mangen, 96, Versailles, passed away at 10:41 p.m. Jan. 21, 2015, at his residence. [More]
Joan Stammen
Joan M. Stammen, 80, New Bremen, died at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 11, 2015, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Gregory Peitsmeyer
Gregory A. Peitsmeyer, 60, Bellefontaine, passed away Jan. 21, 2015, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. [More]
Stephen Green
Stephen V. Green, 67, Celina, died at 4:05 p.m. Jan. 21, 2015, at Zusman Hospice, Columbus. [More]
Local pictures on January 23rd, 2015
Subscriber stories on January 23rd, 2015
Celina officials back LaRue in dispute with state
CELINA - City officials continue to fight a state order telling former mayor Sharon LaRue to repay the city $6,107 for medical insurance fees.
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County approves weight limit for degraded bridge
CELINA - A 20-ton weight limit was approved Thursday by Mercer County officials as a safety measure for a deteriorating bridge.
County commissioners approved the weight limit for the bridge on Kuck Road, between Garwick and Fisher roads, east of the village of Neptune.
Sheriff warns of scam
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens of a phone scam seeking personal information.
The office had received several complaints about phone calls claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service asking for personal information.
Wildcats outlast Cardinals
NEW BREMEN - Minster converted a flurry of New Bremen turnovers into a 12-1 run at the end of the second quarter and never looked back to record a 51-34 Midwest Athletic Conference victory Thursday at Cardinal Gymnasium.
Hot shooting leads Wapak past Bulldogs
CELINA - A hot shooting streak by Wapakoneta coincided with Celina's suffering a chill in its shooting, resulting in the Redskins coming away with a 52-38 win over the Bulldogs in Western Buckeye League girls basketball action Thursday night at the Fieldhouse.
Wildkittens pull away from 'Riders
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys struggled in the second quarter, allowing Bath to take the lead, and the Wildkittens pulled away in the final half to maintain control of the WBL with a 56-47 win in Bath Township.
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