Thursday, August 6th, 2015
Group to take stage Sunday in Celina
By Tom Millhouse
CELINA - Before pump-your-own gas stations came onto the scene in the mid-1970s, the chore was handled by "gas pump jockeys" who filled the tank, washed the windshield and checked the oil.
The audience at Lake Shore Park on Sunday will return to the era when Top 40 AM radio ruled the music scene as the Gas Pump Jockeys perform in the final show of the Celina Summer Concert Series. The free performance begins at 6:30 p.m. [More]
Obituaries on August 6th, 2015
Edna A. Klingshirn, 80, Coldwater, died Aug. 5, 2015, at Mercer County Communit [More]
Charles E. Miller, 61, St. Marys, OH died 6:15 p.m. Saturday August 1, 2015 at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on August 6th, 2015
Subscriber stories on August 6th, 2015
WAPAKONETA - Some things in life take time.
Winemaking is one of those.
John Turner of New Bremen has been making wine with wild grapes since 2006. He lets his wine sit for months after the process is complete but typically does not drink any for an additional year.
CELINA - Details about the new Aladdin Alternative School raised the most questions at Wednesday's meeting with Mercer County Educational Service Center officials and local school districts.
Decision 2015
Residents in numerous communities throughout Mercer and Auglaize counties will be asked to approve tax levies and other issues at the November general election.
Decision 2015
A Celina City Council member is seeking a position on the school board and several local posts have no candidates on the ballot for the November election, according to information from the Mercer County Board of Elections.
FORT RECOVERY - Maintaining the history of the village while increasing business and residential areas appears to be the community's long-term goal.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County officials brought a few concerns - such as financing for a proposed $3 million airport project - to Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, during a visit by the congressman on Wednesday.
Local Sports Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The area golf season got underway with St. Henry and New Bremen traveling to Echo Hills in Piqua for the Covington Lady Bucc Invitational.