Wednesday, September 20th, 2017
By Colin Foster
The course has been altered. New races have been added. Participation has increased, and a U.S. Olympian runner will be on hand.
The Grand Lake Marathon has come a long way in a few short years, and organizers anticipate the changes will provide participants and spectators with a better experience when the Saturday morning event returns for the fourth year. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
ROCKFORD - The start of the Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball season has been a rough one for defending co-champ Marion Local, having lost to state-ranked teams such as St. Henry, New Bremen and Versailles in conference play.
The Flyers snapped out of a four-match losing streak to sweep Parkway in three sets 25-19, 25-14, 25-19 Tuesday night at Panther Gymnasium. [More]
Obituaries on September 20th, 2017
Angela M. Bradshaw, 42, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died September 16, 2017, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Christopher Lee Kuck, 47, of New Bremen, died on Sunday, September 17, 2017 while riding his bicycle along a beautiful trail. He reached the summit. [More]
Paul Richard "Punch" Shiverdecker 82, of Piqua, Ohio passed away on Saturday September 16, 2017 at Hospice of Miami County after a battle with Cancer. [More]
Jodie Ann Williams, 56, Lima, died at 11:35 a.m. Sept. 15, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Edith R. Backs, 86, Coldwater, died on Sept. 20, 2017, at Briarwood Village, Co [More]
Local pictures on September 20th, 2017
Subscriber stories on September 20th, 2017
CELINA - U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy, blamed the Senate for government gridlock and discussed other issues while speaking to Celina Rotary members on Tuesday afternoon.
MINSTER - Village council members on Tuesday heard complaints about noise at Dannon's distribution center on First Street.
Several residents said t
FORT RECOVERY - School board members on Tuesday approved a resolution to accept the $318,020 School Energy Performance Contract project proposed by Energy Optimizer.
Officials OK $12,150 for dog, training and equipment
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey plans to add a second K-9 unit to enhance his department's capabilities.
County commissioners Greg Homan a
ST. MARYS - Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority members at Tuesday's meeting approved the proposed schedule to construct the Beaver Creek Treatment Train pump station.
ROCKFORD - Council members on Tuesday accepted a $6,025 bid from Maharg Properties, Celina, to purchase the property at 507 W. Pearl St.
Only one b
New Bremen sweeps MAC rival Minster
NEW BREMEN - The stands were packed with Crimson and Gold and Orange and Black.
The action between New Bremen and Minster was back and forth at the beginning.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster
The St. Henry Redskins are the 2017 Midwest Athletic Conference regular season champions.
The Redskins completed an unbeaten run through the MAC season with a 170-181 victory over Coldwater on Tuesday at the Elks.
FORT RECOVERY - Terry Wendel and his family have only recently launched their BBQ business, but they've already won one of the biggest awards in the industry.