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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018
Area grad walks in footsteps of saint
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Long inspired by Mother Teresa, a young man from St. Henry sought to walk in the saint's footsteps this summer by embarking on a seven-week missionary trip to Calcutta, India.
During his trip, Ben Buening was able to carry out Mother Teresa's call to do ordinary things with great love while tending to the sick and dying in what he called a truly humbling experience. [More]
Three suspects ID'd in local explosion
By Sydney Albert
ST. MARYS - Three adult male suspects have been identified and interviewed as part of an ongoing investigation into a reported explosion on South Pear Street.
Police did not release the names of the suspects because they haven't yet been charged but have identified the explosive device as a commercial grade artillery/mortar shell firework. [More]
Roth, Will claim county crowns
Parkway boys, Coldwater girls win team titles
By Gary R. Rasberry
MARIA STEIN - The conditions, both atmospheric and on the course, perfectly suited Parkway's Kyle Roth and Fort Recovery's Chloe Will at the Mercer County Cross Country meet held at Marion Township Park in Maria Stein.
Roth and Panther teammate Matt Gaerke got out to a quick pace and never looked back as they finished 1-2 in the high school boys' race. Roth crossed the line in 18:31.02 with Gaerke close behind at 18:48.51. [More]
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Mercer County Fair attendance up 10.8 percent
CELINA - This year's Mercer County Fair attendance was up 10.8 percent over that at last year's fair.
Total attendance was recorded at about 72,000, up from about 65,000 last year, fair manager Cara Muhlenkamp said at Tuesday's fair board meeting.
U.S. Rep. Jordan makes rounds of district
MINSTER - U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, made the rounds in his district on Tuesday to meet with constituents and gain feedback on current events.
Speaker: Nation looks for leader
WAPAKONETA - People are looking for leaders but aren't finding them, motivational speaker Randy Fisher told more than 80 Northwest Regional Ohio Association of Election Officials on Tuesday afternoon.
Fort school chief briefs community on state of district
FORT RECOVERY - Superintendent Justin Firks and school board members hosted a state-of-the-district address on Tuesday, offering in-depth information
Rockford resident complains about condition of neighbor's property
ROCKFORD - A resident told village council members at Tuesday's meeting about clutter on a neighboring property.
Chad Miller said his neighbor in
Indians sweep Roughriders
ST. MARYS - Fort Recovery is expected to be one of the area's best teams this season.
The Indians looked the part on Tuesday.
Paige Fortkamp had 14 kills and the Indians swept St. Marys in their season opener, 25-7, 25-6, 25-9, at Murotech Court.
Roughriders, Cardinals win meet titles
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys boys and New Bremen girls were victorious at the Auglaize County cross country meet held at K.C. Geiger Park on Tuesday.
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