Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Youths construct kiosk stations for fairgrounds
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - Tri Star Career Compact construction students have been using their newly acquired skills to build three "you are here" stations for the Mercer County Fairgrounds.
The 15 juniors from nine area school districts have put rivalries aside and are working together to give back to the community, teacher Brett McGillvary said. [More]
By Colin Foster
COLDWATER - The Coldwater Cavaliers have won 16 straight after Tuesday's 5-1 Midwest Athletic Conference victory over Marion Local.
One more win give the Cavaliers at least a share of the MAC title. Two more assures them the whole pie.
On this night, Jacob Wenning pitched a complete-game two-hitter and the Cavaliers got some timely two-out hits against Flyer ace Tim Knapschaefer, who also went the distance for his team at Veterans Field. [More]
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Celina
CELINA - School board members during tonight's meeting will consider laying off two classified employees.
Staff whose positions might be eliminated are intermediate school teacher's assistant Jackie Gregor and high school guidance secretary Tami LaRue.
Hailey Gross' students aim to win $75,000 for area art program
VAN WERT - Shoes designed by Coldwater native and resident Hailey Gross' art students have a chance to earn $75,000 for their school's art program, part of a nationwide competition against 500 other schools.
MENDON - Village council members learned at Tuesday night's meeting of an upcoming presentation on the Community Housing Improvement Program.
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CELINA - Mercer Health's Community Medical Center is returning to normal operations after flooding had forced the building and the stretch of U.S. 127 where it's located to be closed.
MARIA STEIN - In light of the recent flooding and poor farming conditions, the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics will host a special prayer servi
Crews are tentatively scheduled soon to begin this year's herbicidal spray application of various open drainage ditches in Mercer County, county engineer Jim Wiechart has announced.
Flyers have big opening day
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
Marion Local had a stellar start to the 2019 Mercer County Knights of Columbus Track and Field Meet on Tuesday at Cavalier Stadium in Coldwater.
FORT RECOVERY - Spencer Alig may not have had his best stuff, but thanks to solid defense, it was enough to pick up a 5-0 victory over Fort Recovery in MAC baseball action on Tuesday at Fort Recovery.
CELINA - Officials from Stage Stores, which own Peebles, will convert the Celina store into a Gordmans, which should open this summer.
Stage is co