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Friday, August 19th, 2016
County fair ends on soggy note
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - Drought conditions ruled Mercer County and the region - until fair time came.
The week saw steady rain, spotty rain, heavy rain, sprinkles and occasionally a little sunshine to welcome fairgoers.
However, aside from the precipitation, fair manager Cara Muhlenkamp reported a successful week. [More]
Obituaries on August 19th, 2016
Velma Bruns
Velma E. Bruns, age 94, of Maria Stein, died on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Ralph Heil
Ralph A. Heil, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. [More]
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Subscriber stories on August 19th, 2016
Low turnout forecast for September election
CELINA - Early voting in Mercer County for the special Democratic primary election began Tuesday, and so far only one person, a military voter, has requested an absentee ballot.
Fairgrounds upgrades considered
Auglaize County
WAPAKONETA - Officials are looking at possible improvements to the fairgrounds before the 2017 Auglaize County Fair.
Fair Secretary Fred Piehl on Thursday asked county commissioners if they would be able to split the $63,000 cost of replacing two roofs and paving a gravel parking area.
Redskins sweep Indians in MAC golf
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The boys and girls golf teams from St. Henry and Fort Recovery took to the course at the Mercer County Elks early Thursday morning for MAC golf play.
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