Friday, October 11th, 2019
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District officials on Thursday morning identified MVP Dairy as the source of a manure pollution incident in September.
Matt Heckler, district technician, said SWCD officials also investigated a pollution complaint in St. Henry involving tomato waste and elevated E. coli levels. [More]
Cardinals avoid upset in Coldwater, win five-set war to earn MAC split
By Colin Foster
COLDWATER - Coldwater almost turned its Senior Night into Spoiler Night for New Bremen.
Instead, to the victor belonged the spoils.
The Cardinals went into Thursday's game at the Palace needing to win for at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference championship, and held off the upset-minded Cavaliers in five sets (25-16, 25-23, 16-25, 21-25, 15-13). [More]
Obituaries on October 11th, 2019
Kyndall Wagner, age 15, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving parents at their residence on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 2:18 pm. [More]
Alfrieda M. Kuhn, 90, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away at 2:50 a.m., on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, surrounded by her loving family. [More]
Thomas E. Woehrmyer age 90 of Minster passed away at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. [More]
Local pictures on October 11th, 2019
Subscriber stories on October 11th, 2019
Rate increase expected in 2020
CHICKASAW - Village residents could see 83% and 100% increases in their sewer rates.
Council members on Wednesday agreed to move forward with the
Fish homes built in Grand Lake
ST. MARYS - Officials hope to improve fishing conditions for both bank and boat anglers with the installation of new stake bed fish attractors around the lake.
CELINA - The Mercer County Central Services Building, home of the county commissioners and other government agencies, will receive an upgraded heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Airport and county officials met with a representative of Baumer Construction on Thursday to discuss layout details for the proposed airport terminal.
NEW KNOXVILLE - The end of the regular season isn't the opportune time to be struggling.
But according to coach Anthony Chappel, his Marion Local volleyball squad is struggling.
Area Roundup
'Riders 9th at district golf tourney
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Henry volleyball team won its record 29th Midwest Athletic Conference championship with a 25-4, 25-16, 25-12 sweep at Delphos St. John's on Thursday.