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Saturday, February 13th, 2016
2 hurt in Fort Recovery drug-deal shooting
Sheriff says alleged buyers never intended to pay for pound of pot
By Jared Mauch
FORT RECOVERY - Two people were shot and eight people taken into custody after a drug deal ended in gunfire Thursday night in Fort Recovery, Mercer County Jeff Grey said.
Julien Kocak, 19, Celina, was treated for a gunshot wound and released from Lima Memorial Hospital, Grey said at a Friday afternoon news conference. Kocak was in the Mercer County jail as of Friday afternoon. [More]
Lefeld takes command, leads St. Henry past Fort Recovery
By Colin Foster
FORT RECOVERY - Mitchel Stammen has shouldered the scoring load for St. Henry most of the season
With Stammen struggling on Friday against Fort Recovery, Evan Lefeld put the Redskins on his shoulders and carried them to a 59-48 Midwest Athletic Conference victory at Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on February 13th, 2016
Marvin Link
Marvin C. "Marv" Link, age 84 of Brookville, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. [More]
Louis Clericus
Louis L. Clericus, age 79, of Celina, died on February 11, 2016, peacefully at his home with his family by his side. [More]
Clyde Roberts
Clyde Roberts, 78, of Saint Marys, died 9:12 A.M. Friday, February 12, 2016, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
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Subscriber stories on February 13th, 2016
Singles club members find love, friendships to last a lifetime
Valentine's Day draws near and with it comes thoughts of romantic love for many. However, one area club will continue to focus on a different kind of love: friendship.
Bulldogs rally for big win
Celina comes back from down 10 to beat Shawnee
CELINA - With five minutes left in the fourth quarter, Celina trailed Shawnee 48-38.  
If any fans decided to beat the rush and headed out at that point, they missed a heckuva comeback.
Fast start propels Wapak to win over St. Marys
ST. MARYS - A 30-point second quarter helped Wapakoneta put St. Marys on the ropes early as the visiting Redskins rolled to a 75-49 Western Buckeye League victory over the Roughriders Friday night at Murotech Court.
Tigers clinch outright MAC title
Midwest Athletic Conference Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles dominated Minster for three quarters and captured the outright Midwest Athletic Conference title with a 64-27 victory over the Wildcats on Friday night at Tiger Gymnasium in Versailles.
Defiance claims piece of WBL crown with win
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Defiance clinched at least a share of the WBL title with a 51-31 win over Van Wert on Friday night at the Cougar Den.
The Bulldogs led 11-4 after one quarter and were up 24-8 at the half. A 20-7 third quarter put the game away for Defiance.
St. Marys edges Coldwater for sectional win
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys dominated in the baker game round of the Division II boys bowling sectional tournament to edge defending state champion Coldwater for the sectional title on Friday at Community Lanes in Minster.
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