Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
Obituaries on September 22nd, 2018
Shirley Mae Prichard, 85, of Van Wert passed away at 10:15 a.m., Friday at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. [More]
David J. Rhoades, age 47, of Saint Henry, Ohio passed away suddenly at 6:09 PM on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Mercer Health Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Virginia Ruth Ruskin, age 93, passed away peacefully from this life on Thursday September 20, 2018, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. [More]
Donald L. Wiley, 73 of Indian Hill, passed away Wednesday September 19, 2018. [More]
Stories on September 22nd, 2018
Tri Star alums working on program's new building
CELINA - Four Tri Star Career Compact graduates are playing a role in shaping the future of the program that prepared them for life after high school [More]
Ex-governor speaks at local Democrat event
CELINA - Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and three local Democratic candidates on Thursday night fired up a sizable crowd with hopes of a statewide "blue wave" during the 2018 Mercer County Democratic Fall Dinner.
BUTLER TOWNSHIP - Two people with possible injuries were transported to Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater after a two-vehicle accident at about 8 a.m. Friday at the intersection of State Route 118 and Kuhn Road.
CELINA - A Celina woman was sentenced to 33 months in prison on Friday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on charges stemming from drug use and the theft and cashing of blank checks.
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is investigating a traffic stop that led to the reported seizure of more than 29 grams of suspected methamphetamine on Thursday.
MINSTER - Parkway arrived in Minster hot off last week's 21-7 victory over Versailles. The Panthers played even with the Wildcats in the first half, taking a 21-21 tie into intermission.
WBL Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina fumbled away the game's opening kickoff against Ottawa-Glandforf on Friday.
But the Bulldogs didn't let th [More]
FORT RECOVERY - Just when Coldwater needed some good wishes to come back against Fort Recovery, the Cavaliers turned to the birthday boys.
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MARIA STEIN - Facing a two-touchdown deficit, Marion Local reeled off 37 unanswered points to post a 44-20 victory over Anna Friday night at Booster Field.
Howell sparks Riders in rout of Kenton
ST. MARYS - There were halftime fireworks above the railroad tracks at Skip Baughman Stadium on Friday.
Then the St. Marys football team provided plenty of offensive fireworks in the second half. [More]
MAC Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster
St. Henry scored 23 points in the third quarter to turn a close game into a 36-0 rout of New Bremen at Cardinal Stadium.
ROSSBURG - Pennsylvania has long been a hotbed for winged sprint car racing. Passionate fans and some of the most talented drivers, mechanics and race teams have gotten their start in Pennsylvania.
WBL Golf
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Shawnee had four of the lowest five scores - including the first three placers - as it won the Western Buckeye League girls' golf tournament on Friday at Celina Lynx Golf Club.
Local pictures on September 22nd, 2018