Thursday, April 30th, 2015
By Nancy Allen
An outbreak of avian influenza would be financially devastating in poultry-dense Mercer County, a local veterinarian said.
The virus has cost Midwestern turkey and chicken producers more than 13 million birds since early March and several new cases were announced this week in Iowa and Minnesota. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - In the midst of a busy week, Coldwater has jumped out to a good start.
Timely hitting and solid relief work from Emma Homan allowed the Cavaliers to start this week of seven games 2-1 after picking up their second MAC softball win of the season with an 11-7 win over Minster on Wednesday afternoon at the Lady Cav Diamond. [More]
Obituaries on April 30th, 2015
Doris L. Cordier, 87, Celina, OH passed away on April 28, 2015, 12:30 P.M. at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, OH. [More]
Viola M. Schmidt age 89 of Yorkshire, Ohio died at 11:35 AM on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at her home. [More]
Stanley A. Ahlers, 93, Fort Recovery, died on April 29, 2015, at The Gardens at [More]
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Decision 2015
CELINA - Celina schools officials are urging voters to renew an operating levy on Tuesday's ballot to keep the district from deficit spending.
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Decision 2015
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Community Public Library will need to cut hours unless voters on Tuesday approve an operating levy renewal issue.
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COLUMBUS - The Ohio Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by a former Fort Recovery High School teacher serving 21 years in prison for sexual battery involving a student.
FORT RECOVERY - The school district's superintendent search has been narrowed to three candidates.
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CELINA - City officials Wednesday received even more good news about a grant from the America's Best Communities Competition.
A private company, not the city, will supply $15,000 in matching funds needed to advance in the contest, mayor Jeff Hazel said this morning.
The summer music festival and concert scene in Ohio and Indiana is shaping up to be a doozy, with wizened veterans The Who and The Rolling Stones and contemporary acts The Black Keys and St. Vincent all set to play venues just a few hours away.
NEW BREMEN - Without question, Gerry Faust knows a lot about football.
The legendary Moeller High School and Notre Dame football coach knows a thing or two about life, too.
Curtain Call
One would expect that being born into a baseball family where your father is a hall of fame coach that there were certain expectations of adhering to the family tradition.
Razz-Eye View
With the number of sporting events I cover throughout the year, traveling to - or just watching - a sporting event on a day off is usually the last thing I want to do.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry left nine runners on base including two in the top of the seventh in falling to Greenville 3-2 in Wednesday's non-league game in Darke County.