Saturday, November 30th, 2019
Coalition strives to help those in need
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Homelessness in Mercer County looks different from homelessness in a big city. In fact, it doesn't make a large impression at all.
Survey results posted on cohhio.org/boscoc and based on a count by state government officials in January of this year showed no individuals or households were counted as homeless. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT RECOVERY - Given the scrappiness of the two teams throughout the night, the St. Marys-Fort Recovery boys basketball opening game was bound to have a wild finish.
Gavin Thobe's free throws with 11.2 seconds remaining in regulation gave Fort Recovery the lead and St. Marys' chance to tie or win fell short to give the Indians a 55-53 victory at Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on November 30th, 2019
James A. Lininger, 66, of rural Celina (Neptune), OH died unexpectedly 11:33 a. [More]
Lois Henning, 90, St. Marys, died on Nov. 26, 2019, at Otterbein Senior Lifesty [More]
Robert Martens, 82, Celina, died on Nov. 29, 2019, at Celina Manor.
Arrangeme [More]
Local pictures on November 30th, 2019
Subscriber stories on November 30th, 2019
CELINA - The city was mostly dark and quiet, but bargain hunters were out in search of good deals early on Black Friday.
Eager shoppers lined up outside of Menards and Gordmans on Havemann Road before the doors opened at 6 a.m.
CELINA - About 30 medical students each year are gaining clinical experiences in local health systems as part of their journey to become rural physicians.
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Developmental Disabilities members earlier this week approved pay raises for staff members, effective Jan 1.
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ST. HENRY - The St. Henry boys basketball team lost some key players from last year's state run.
But if Friday's opener was any indication, the Redskins appear to have a formidable ball club again this season.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster
Minster opened the boys basketball season with a 31-point first quarter to jumpstart an 80-44 victory over Houston on Friday night at Wildcat Gymansium.