Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Pinpointing location key to quick response
By William Kincaid
EDITOR'S NOTE: In recognition of Emergency Medical Services Week, the newspaper will publish a multipart series on local EMS providers over the next few days.
MERCER COUNTY - Most 911 dispatchers carry with them a story to remember the reason why they come to work each day, Mercer County's 911 Administrator Monte Diegel said. [More]
By Colin Foster
ROCKFORD - Queen's "We Are the Champions" blared over the loud speakers in Rockford at the conclusion of Monday's game.
After three years of falling inches short of a Midwest Athletic Conference title, Parkway coach Mark Essenstein and his bunch were thrilled to finally be champions. [More]
Obituaries on May 17th, 2016
Joan C. Overman, 85, Maria Stein, died on May 17, 2016, at Celina Manor nursing [More]
Howard E. Whetsel, 67, Neptune and a former resident of Portland, Ind., died on May 15, 2016, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on May 17th, 2016
Subscriber stories on May 17th, 2016
Celina
CELINA - Celina City Schools Board of Education members have approved abatements for several expanding local businesses.
Board members on Monday ap
MERCER COUNTY - Mercer County Central Dispatch, housed at the county jail, handles calls and sends forth emergency service providers throughout the county.
State honors Parkway, Minster for high marks on district report cards
Two area districts have been recognized by the state for their Ohio district report card achievements.
Parkway Local Schools Superintendent Greg Pu
Levy needs renewed to keep finances sound, treasurer says
MINSTER - Spending could outweigh income starting in fiscal year 2018 if the school district's income tax levy is not renewed.
Treasurer Laura Klos
St. Marys
ST. MARYS - Supplemental appropriations to balance city accounts may be recommended to city council.
The city's finance committee will tentatively recommend two changes to city council pending approval from city auditor Doug Riesen.
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery Village Council members on Monday heard updates on various projects in town.
The state Route 119 asphalt overlay pro
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
With both Coldwater and Minster still in the postseason and having a couple games under the limit of regular season games allowed, the teams met at Veterans Field on Monday.
Razz-Eye View
The first high school football game I ever attended was in 1978 or 1979 at what was then called Memorial Stadium in St. Marys.
I went with my dad and with one of my dad's co-workers from Goodyear and his sons.
All-Western Buckeye League Baseball Team
Defiance's Shay Smiddy was selected the Western Buckeye League's Baseball Player of the Year by the league coaches as the All-WBL team was released on Monday.
Celina graduate Bob Moosbrugger will become Bowling Green State University's 14th Director of Athletics, the university announced on Monday evening.