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Wednesday, November 30th, 2016
Sheriff wants concealed-carry classes
Courses would be offered for county workers, their spouses
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey wants to offer free concealed-carry classes to all county employees and their spouses.
Speaking to county commissioners on Tuesday about his budget for next year, Grey brought up the proposal as a way to help county workers protect themselves while out of the office. A concealed-carry license would allow them to carry firearms in public. [More]
Panthers roll to 61-31 rout of Perry
By Colin Foster
ROCKFORD - Perry coach Kevin Wilkerson turned to Parkway coach Linda Hawk after a third straight made three-pointer in the third quarter and said: "Do you guys ever miss?"  
It sure didn't seem like it during that stretch.
Three straight triples by Sydney Crouch, Mikayle Heindel and Bailey Bates turned a semi-close game at half into a full-on rout as the Panthers improved to 2-1 on the season with a 61-31 non-conference victory at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford. [More]
Obituaries on November 30th, 2016
Larry Coby
Larry James Coby 77 of Richmond, Indiana, passed away November 28, 2016 at Rosebud Village after a long illness. [More]
Edwin Prenger
Edwin F. Prenger, age 92, of Coldwater, died on Monday, November 28, 2016 at his home. [More]
Mary Swartzel
Mary E. Swartzel, age 64, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Celina Manor. [More]
Local pictures on November 30th, 2016
Subscriber stories on November 30th, 2016
Revolving loan funds sought to keep two bars
CELINA - Local residents are seeking county revolving loans to keep open a bar in Burkettsville and one in Fort Recovery.
Mercer County commissione
New Bremen council talks raises, speed
NEW BREMEN - Village employees are in line for 3 percent raises in 2017.
Council members Tuesday night heard first reading of legislation granting all village employees a 3 percent pay raise in 2017.
Lake group cites 2016 achievements
CELINA - Lake Facilities Authority board members at Tuesday's meeting claimed successes in 2016 and looked forward to a productive 2017.
"We wanted
Auglaize County sheriff plans to buy new vehicle
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon is considering buying a new Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle in 2017 if he cannot buy one this month.
Local boards to share cost
CELINA - Mercer and Auglaize County boards of developmental disabilities will share the the cost of an early intervention manager after Mercer County board members approved the plan at Monday's meeting.
Changes on tap for business owners
CELINA - Two local business partners have made the switch from the rollerskating scene to the bar scene.
Matt Storer and Dan Egbert, both of St. M
Leugers' mom a nervous wreck at Flyer games
Football a family affair for Goodwins
Marion Local fans have watched quarterback Duane Leugers make many great plays this season while leading the team to another state title appearance.
But the senior quarterback's mom, Angie, hasn't seen many of them.
Roughriders earn honors on state list
Division III-IV All-Ohio Football
Four players key to St. Marys' winning a share of the Western Buckeye League football title and advancing to the regional final were honored on the Associated Press Division III All-Ohio selection list on Tuesday.
St. Marys beats Kalida
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Shania Taylor scored 11 of her game-high 24 points in the second quarter to help St. Marys pull away for the 60-42 win over the Kalida Wildcats on Tuesday night at Murotech Court. The win moves the Roughriders to 2-0 on the season.
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