Wednesday, August 9th, 2017
Obituaries on August 9th, 2017
Jack Beckett, age 77, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 5th, 2017 in Kettering at his home. [More]
Carol A. Zizelman, 77, of Rockford, Ohio, died at 7:28 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. [More]
Stories on August 9th, 2017
MVP officials to build 4,500-cow facility
CELINA - Officials of a 4,500-head dairy proposed for northwest of Neptune say they plan to proceed despite a meeting on Tuesday attended by a large crowd composed mainly of opponents. [More]
CELINA - State officials may require Grand Lake Watershed farmers' nutrient management plans to be renewed every five years rather than the current three years under the area's distressed watershed status, Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District officials said Tuesday.
Sign language and German courses to be offered online
ROCKFORD - After-school tutoring will be available to Parkway Middle School students for the upcoming school year.
Board members on Tuesday approved the new Parkway Academic Support Service program.
Principals pleased with scores
COLDWATER - School district principals on Tuesday said they are pleased with the recently received 2016-2017 school year exam scores.
High school p
Minster
MINSTER - The board of zoning appeals on Tuesday evening, approved one variance request on a 3-1 vote and rejected another request by a 4-0 vote.
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ROCKFORD - The Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors on Tuesday approved a tile main replacement project west of Rockford.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - Three people suffered incapacitating injuries in an accident Friday morning, when a vehicle reportedly ran a stop sign at the intersection of state routes 49 and 29.
ST. MARYS - SummerFest Committee members remind motorists that no parking is permitted along the parade route after 4 p.m. Saturday.
The parade ro
CELINA - With the opening of Studio H at 122 S. Main St., Celina, Megan Hiler's goal is to bring something different to the area.
Though she admits
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Kyle Naumann and his St. Henry golfing teammates were in control of the course at Celina Lynx on Tuesday.
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Western Buckeye League baseball Player of the Year. Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association Division II co-Player of the Year. Cincinnati Reds draft pick. [More]
Coldwater High School graduate Jon Wenning won his hometown 5K in capturing the Buzzard's Glory 5K as part of the Mercer Health 5K Challenge on Saturday.
Local pictures on August 9th, 2017