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Friday, May 27th, 2016
Vet rides for those who didn't make it back
By Claire Giesige
MERCER - Bob Maurer, a proud Vietnam War veteran, knows he's lucky to have made it back home.
To honor those who didn't, he will travel to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Maurer, 69, Mercer, participates in Rolling Thunder, an annual Memorial Day weekend motorcycle ride organized by the American Legion. During the weekend, riders visit the wall as well as Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the tomb honoring unknown Civil War soldiers. [More]
Wildcats end Cardinals' season
Division IV Softball Regional Semifinal
By Gary R. Rasberry
CLAYTON - It's tough for any team to come back after falling into an early hole.
New Bremen tried, but was unable to counter Houston's hot start as the Wildcats defeated the Cardinals 6-2 in the Division IV regional softball semifinal at Northmont High School on Thursday afternoon. [More]
Obituaries on May 27th, 2016
Howard Germann
Howard O. Germann, 85, St. Marys, Ohio died 1:03 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at [More]
Eric Wissman
Eric F. "A'Roc" Wissman, 38, Decatur, Indiana, passed away at his residence on May 24, 2016. [More]
Mary Ann Weir
Mary Ann Weir, age 93 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Thursday May 19, 2016 at Heartland of Centerville Nursing Home in Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on May 27th, 2016
Subscriber stories on May 27th, 2016
Construction underway for FFA building at fairgrounds
CELINA - Work began this week on a new building at the Mercer County Fairgrounds to house FFA and household department projects in an air-conditioned environment during the annual fair.
County OKs sheriff's purchase of K-9 unit
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday approved sheriff Jeff Grey's request to purchase a K-9 from Von Der Haus Gill German Shepherds in Wapakoneta.
Minster graduation slated for Sunday
MINSTER - Sixty-five Minster High School graduates will receive diplomas during commencement exercises at 1 p.m. Sunday at the elementary school gym.
155 St. Marys grads to receive diplomas
ST. MARYS - One hundred and fifty-five seniors will receive diplomas during commencement exercises at 2 p.m. Sunday at the St. Marys Memorial High School's Murotech Court.
Celina board approves purchase of electronic devices for students
CELINA - Celina Intermediate School students next year will each have their own electronic device.
At a special board meeting Thursday evening, sch
Fort supplemental contracts OK'd
FORT RECOVERY - The Fort Recovery Local Schools Board of Education finalized athletic and other supplemental positions at a meeting this week.
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Indians hold on to defeat Pilots 7-5
Fort Recovery now one win away from return trip to state
HAMLER - In last Saturday's district final, Ayersville strung together four consecutive two-out hits in the seventh to beat Edon.
That was a moot
Dennis to play volleyball for University of Rio Grande
Celina senior Trish Dennis will continue her education and volleyball play on the college level after signing with the University of Rio Grande.
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St. Marys' McVety qualifies for state
Division II Regional Track Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys' Dakota McVety punched his ticket to the Division II state track and field championships next week after qualifying in the long jump during the first day of regional competition at Welcome Stadium in Dayton.
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