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Wednesday, June 17th, 2015
Flooding frustrations grow
By Kathy Thompson
Flooding is wreaking havoc on local roads and officials are warning drivers to use caution.
"I have reports of the county getting 5-6 inches of rain since Friday," county 911 administrator Monte Diegel said. "I'm being told we can expect another 3-4 inches over the weekend."
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey cautioned residents to treat the flooding as a snowstorm. [More]
Falk shines on mound, at plate in victory
Wildcat right-hander strikes out 15 in 6-0 decision over Cardinals
By Colin Foster
NEW BREMEN - Peter Falk hit a triple that led to a run in the top of the third inning and then he struck out the New Bremen side in the bottom half.
That was just one of several great innings for Falk, whose complete-game two-hitter and 15 strikeouts paved the way for Minster to post a 6-0 win over the Cardinals Tuesday night in Auglaize County ACME action. [More]
Obituaries on June 17th, 2015
Dr. Thomas Dozier
Dr. Thomas C. Dozier, 96, of Celina, OH died Friday June 12, 2015 at Mercer Co. Community Hospital in Coldwater, OH. [More]
Thomas Beiting
Thomas Leo Beiting was born on September 28, 1925 to Marie and Leo Beiting in Cincinnati, Ohio. [More]
Ralph W. Rhoades
Ralph W. Rhoades, age 88, of Union City, IN, passed away on June 15, 2015 at 5:05 PM at Randolph County Nursing Home, Winchester, Indiana. [More]
Faye Stein
Faye Stein, 59, Spencerville, died on June 15, 2015, at Colonial Nursing Center, Rockford. [More]
Agnes Faller
Agnes I. Faller, 94, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on June 16, 2015, at Celina Manor, Celina, Ohio. [More]
Richard Brown
Richard A. Brown, 68, Wapakoneta, Ohio, died Saturday, June 13, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Roger Freeman
Roger L. Freeman, 79, New Bremen, Ohio, died 4:08 P.M. Monday, June 15, 2015, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
David Schwieterman
David U. Schwieterman, 85, of New Bremen, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 12:40 A.M. at his residence. [More]
Patricia Hamberg
Patricia L. Hamberg, age 85, of Coldwater, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 17th, 2015
Minster businesses' electric rates to increase in steps
MINSTER - Electric rates for businesses in Minster will increase slightly for the next six months before another spike hits in January.
Council mem
County pursuing funds for Rockford street project
CELINA - County officials are pursuing nearly $400,000 in federal/state grants to help fund an extensive street project in Rockford.
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Elections board charges school districts for special election
CELINA - The Mercer County Board of Elections charged three local school districts nearly $15,000 to pay for the May 5 special election.
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Bands, car show, fireworks and more part of Rockford Days
ROCKFORD - Plenty of fun will be available for everyone at Rockford Community Days Friday-Sunday.
Bands Shelby County Line, Nut Flush and Kill the Rabbit will rock the evening.
Kunkler heading north to ONU
MARIA STEIN - A key component of the potent Marion Local defense the past several seasons will look to continue his play for Ohio Northern as Jacob Kunkler committed to play for the NCAA Division III Polar Bears.
Past Buckeye greats headed to St. Marys
St. Marys Tailgate for Cancer raising money for good cause
Past Ohio State University greats from the gridiron and basketball court will be coming to St. Marys next week to assist with a good cause.
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Monarchs strike early in 10-3 victory over Mariners
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Lake Erie struck early against Grand Lake and never trailed as the Monarchs handed the Mariners their second loss of the season in a 10-3 decision in GLSCL play at Montgomery Field on Tuesday night.
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