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Thursday, February 26th, 2015
The nose knows
Police K-9 units from area departments can sniff out trouble
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - It's all about the nose for area K-9 officers.
"With all the drugs out there right now, all the dogs are used frequently to find drugs in vehicles, homes, businesses. You just can't hide it from them. The minute they start sniffing the air around them, you can usually bet you've got a hit," said Celina Police Sgt. Dan Harting, who partners with Ted. [More]
Keck, Kimmel earn All-Ohio accolades
Division II State Diving Championships
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Caleb Keck worked his way up a spot on the podium and Chandler Kimmel reached the podium.
Mercer County had two divers earn top eight All-Ohio honors at Wednesday's Division II boys state diving championships at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton. [More]
Obituaries on February 26th, 2015
James Ahrns
James R. Ahrns, 80, Minster, died at 2 a.m. Feb. 25, 2015, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Dr. Richard Dobbins
Dr. Richard "Dick" Lawrence Dobbins, 81, St. Marys, passed away on Feb. 24, 2015, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Naomi Rison
Naomi A. Rison, 86, formerly of St. Marys, died at 4:35 p.m. Feb. 24, 2015, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Ralph Nieberding
Ralph P. Nieberding, 82, Fort Recovery, died on Feb. 26, 2015, at Celina Manor, Celina. [More]
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Subscriber stories on February 26th, 2015
Hospital CEO gets 7.5% raise
Increase first since Klenke took post
COLDWATER - The Mercer Health Board of Governors approved a 7.5 percent raise for chief executive officer Lisa Klenke, who was promoted to CEO in July 2013, after an hour-long executive session at Wednesday's board meeting.
Chief: New truck will reduce response time
ST. MARYS - A new fire engine arriving in October will improve response time and cut maintenance costs, fire chief Doug Ayers told St. Marys Rotary Club members Wednesday.
Indians win big in opener
Division IV Girls Basketball Sectional at Coldwater
COLDWATER - The Fort Recovery Indians want to do big things this postseason.
They opened Division IV Sectional play in a big way Wednesday night with a 63-18 thrashing of Perry at the Palace.
Cavaliers' defense stymies Pirates; Rough first quarter hampers Panthers in tournament loss to Royals
Division III Girls Basketball Sectional at Wapakoneta
WAPAKONETA - Coldwater's defensive pressure paid dividends with a 10-1 start against Bluffton en route to a 73-20 win over the Pirates in the nightcap of the Division III sectional at Wapakoneta High School on Wednesday night.
Flyers' Thobe named MAC Player of the Year
All-Midwest Athletic Conference Girls Basketball
Allie Thobe's all-around play was the key that allowed Marion Local to capture this year's Midwest Athletic Conference title in girls basketball.
Bulldogs, Redskins look to clinch outright titles
Mercer County is looking to have "outright" celebrations in two communities by the end of Friday night.
Celina and St. Henry will try to complete undefeated conference campaigns on the last Friday night of regular season boys basketball action.
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