Thursday, May 25th, 2017
Woman rescued from vehicle
By Tom Stankard
As much as 5 inches of rain accumulated in parts of Mercer County on Wednesday night and early this morning, causing one vehicle to be swept off the roadway.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office advised motorists to use caution due to many high water areas. County Emergency Management Director Mike Robbins said the reports of high water mostly came from the Rockford area. [More]
From staff reports
Local communities plan to honor Memorial Day with ceremonies. Events begin Friday in Fort Recovery.
A list of events follows:

Coldwater
Memorial Day observances in Coldwater will begin Monday with an 8:30 a.m. service at United Methodist Chur [More]
Williamsburg hands Parkway 6-2 loss in regional semifinal
By Colin Foster
GREENVILLE - Parkway had one of the most prolific offenses in the state this season.
But not even the Panthers could produce enough runs against Williamsburg's Carly Wagers - one of the state's best pitchers.
The third-ranked Panthers had their 21-game winning streak snapped and season ended with a 6-2 loss to the sixth-ranked Wildcats in the Division IV regional semifinal on Wednesday at Greenville's Stebbins Field. [More]
Obituaries on May 25th, 2017
Marcile Marie Bolenbaugh, 91, of Liberty Township, passed away at 7:39 a.m., Wednesday at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. [More]
Mary C. Faller, 96, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on May 24, 2017, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on May 25th, 2017
Subscriber stories on May 25th, 2017
ANNA - A man known locally for his work in nutrient management has officially announced his candidacy for the Ohio House of Representatives District 84 seat currently held by Keith Faber, R-Celina.
ST. MARYS - New Knoxville resident Tess Elshoff is fighting for the state of education in Ohio as the president of the Ohio Board of Education.
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Celina
CELINA - The commencement ceremony for 217 Celina High School seniors will take place at 8 p.m. Friday at Celina Stadium, weather permitting.
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A new assistant fire chief will assume his responsibilities on June 1.
Fire chief Dan Voress announced to village council members this week that Le
CELINA - The jury trial of a Celina man on 10 counts of drug possession, weapons charges and receiving stolen property was delayed Wednesday.
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COLDWATER - The first month of construction on the $24 million west wing expansion at Mercer County Community Hospital has gone relatively smoothly, according to Weigand Construction Superintendent Curtiss Zink and Mercer Health Chief Financial Officer George Boyles.
FINDLAY - The second inning was the highest of highs and lowest of lows for the Coldwater Cavaliers.
Carly Post's three-run home run helped the Cav
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Minster All-Ohioan high jumper Jordyn Heitbrink earned a return trip to state in the event.
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