Friday, December 8th, 2017
By Ed Gebert
GRAND LAKE - Officials say they're starting to see some progress after a decade of effort to clean up Grand Lake.
"Since about 2008, there have been a couple of things that really stand out. Our mutual loads or concentrations in the streams have d [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Celina wrestling coach James Miracle knew his Bulldogs' opening Western Buckeye League dual match with Shawnee would be a battle.
The Indians gave the Bulldogs a battle, but Celina came away with a 42-34 win that wasn't decided until the final several matches. [More]
Obituaries on December 8th, 2017
Helen "Marie" Haberkamp, 88, of New Knoxville, died on Thursday, December 7 at 5:20 am at the Otterbein Retirement Community of St. Marys. [More]
Our Lord called Sister M. Esther Ann Stammen, 90, to her eternal reward on Tues [More]
Ruth E. Wale, 64, Saint Marys, Ohio, died 5:25 A.M. Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community, following a short illness. [More]
Cynthia Campbell, age 56 of Ohio City, Ohio passed away on Dec. 3, 2017 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Local pictures on December 8th, 2017
Subscriber stories on December 8th, 2017
Agreement covers pipe operation
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week approved an enterprise zone agreement with Ferguson Enterprises Inc., extending a 10-year property tax exemption on a new $13.16 million pipe yard operation.
CELINA - Four people have been arrested on drug-related charges this week stemming from two separate investigations.
Celina police officers also seized drugs and money after the execution of search warrants in connection with the investigations, chief Tom Wale said in a news release.
Mercer County residents living on county and township roadways should not leave snow plowed from private driveways on the roadway, according to a news release from Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
Marion Local defeats Coldwater in MAC opener for both teams
COLDWATER - Marion Local overcame a 14-point first-half deficit and hung on to beat Coldwater 61-59 in a Midwest Athletic Conference girls' basketball showdown at the Palace Thursday night.
NEW BREMEN - Paige Jones took a year off of basketball to focus on volleyball, but the 2015-16 Midwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year is back on the hardwood for her senior season.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Shawnee outscored Celina 14-6 in the third quarter to pull away for a 60-46 win in the Western Buckeye League girls' basketball opener at Lappin Gymnasium in Shawnee Township.