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Thursday, July 16th, 2020
Ellis captures tourney title
By Colin Foster
Jay Ellis has caught many fish on the waters of Grand Lake and beyond.
Last weekend, the Celina resident finally reeled in something he had long been chasing: a Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament title.
Ellis brought a five-bass limit to the scale, weighing 11-pounds, 13-ounces to win the 2020 Phoenix BFL tournament presented by T-H Marine on the Ohio River in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. [More]
Extra effort
Cavs edge 'Skins in 10 innings
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - The St. Henry-Coldwater summer baseball game on Wednesday was much like many of the games the two teams have played in past years.
But the latest battle could be called a "Good ol' fashioned good one."
The teams were tied at 1-all after seven innings and each scored three runs in the ninth to send the game to a 10th frame. Coldwater finally pushed the winning run across via a bases-loaded walk to take a 5-4 win at Veterans Field. [More]
Obituaries on July 16th, 2020
Bernice 'Bea' Axe
Bernice S. "Bea" Axe, 90, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully in the home of her son and daughter-in-law in New Bremen on Monday, July 13, 2020. [More]
Marie Riethman
Marie E. Riethman age 95, of McCartyville, passed away at 5:09 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home in McCartyville. [More]
John Powell
John Henry Powell, age 94, of Alpharetta, Georgia died July 05, 2020 of natural causes. [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 16th, 2020
New Bremen schools to open Sept. 8, kids in classrooms
NEW BREMEN - School district officials plan to hold the first day of school on Sept. 8 and are proceeding with on-site learning five days a week for all students.
Froyo Yum-Yum
A pandemic could not stop new biz
ST. MARYS - Despite opening his business in the middle of a pandemic, the owner of Myla's Frozen Yogurt in St. Marys says the community response has been tremendous.
COVID cases continue to rise
CELINA - The number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase in Mercer County, as eight new cases reported on Wednesday brought the county's total to 311.
Long-time county worker lauded for service
Diana Gray cared for residents at the county home
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners have issued a proclamation recognizing Diana J. Gray for her 42 years of caring for Mercer County Home residents
Wall issue may result in revising septic policy
CELINA - Health board members discussed revising the district's replacement dwelling policy on Wednesday after the policy was misinterpreted by a Celina man.
Marion district staff to get raises
MARIA STEIN - Board of education members approved new administrative and non-teaching staff salary schedules for the upcoming school year, with a 1% raise across the board.
Area Roundup
St. Marys comes back to beat Fort Recovery
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys scored seven runs over the final two innings, rallying to beat Fort Recovery by an 11-7 score in Mercer County.
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