Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015
Rockford volunteers prep for free dinner
By Jesse Pollack
ROCKFORD - Over the last decade, Rockford's annual "Together at Christmas" free meal has grown from a way to feed the less-fortunate during the holidays into a full-blown community event.
The meal began in 2005 "with a vision by the Rockford United Methodist Church's administrative board to provide dinner for those who are alone or hungry on Christmas," church officer manager Susan Sheppard said. [More]
Rable wins game for St. Marys with buzzer-beating bucket
By Gary R. Rasberry
MINSTER - It was a tale of two halves for St. Marys and Minster on Tuesday night.
After struggling in the first half, the Roughriders chipped away at the Wildcats' lead throughout the second half before taking the lead midway through the fourth quarter. Minster (6-1) tied the game late before Quincy Rable hit a buzzer-beating bunny shot to give the Roughriders a 49-47 win and hand Minster its first loss of the season. [More]
Obituaries on December 23rd, 2015
Gerald A. "Sonny" Long, 86, of Wapakoneta died at 10:20 a.m. Monday December 21, 2015 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. [More]
Luella M. Smith, 85 of Celina, passed away at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 5:19 am. [More]
Barbara J. Triplett-Schnell, 80, Saint Marys, Ohio, died suddenly at 9:45 A.M. [More]
Glendola K. Yahn, 74, Berne, Ind., passed away on December 22, 2015 at Swiss Village where she was a resident. [More]
Local pictures on December 23rd, 2015
Subscriber stories on December 23rd, 2015
MINSTER - The Hanover Street School will change hands today.
Minster Local Schools Superintendent Brenda Boeke told school board members Tuesday that officials will close on the sale at 4 p.m. today with Current Medical Services, of Sylva, N.C., and Midnet Media, of Minster.
CELINA - The sheriff's department on Tuesday was granted approval to buy new clothing for inmates and equipment for the jail.
Mercer County Commissioners approved the requests made in writing by Sheriff Jeff Grey.
CELINA - The Mercer County Board of Elections on Tuesday approved the petitions for all candidates but rejected those submitted for a liquor option.
Board members gathered for their regular meeting at which they reviewed the petitions for candidates and issues for the March 15 primary election.
Christabella's opens in St. Marys
ST. MARYS - A homey new store on Spring Street offers vintage and craft items from local vendors.
Christabella's Vintage, Primitive, Antiques, and More opened Dec. 4. Owner Crystal Hott, 24, St. Marys, said she had hoped to open her own store for years.
ROCKFORD - Parkway coach Rick Hickman wanted to see his team finish off a close game for a win.
The Panthers figured it out on Tuesday night.
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Tuesday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Christian Berry had a career night for Celina, but the rest of the Bulldogs were shut down offensively by Toledo Central Catholic as the Irish picked up a 43-42 win on Tuesday night in Toledo.