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Saturday, December 19th, 2020
100 blessed years
Priest reminisces about gifts, life, Lord's birthday
By William Kincaid
CARTHAGENA - The Rev. Fred Nietfeld as a boy routinely received one present during this time of the year since his birthday and Christmas were so close together.
"If I got a birthday present that had served for my Christmas gift, and if I got a Christmas gift that had to take the place of my birthday. The two were always in conflict," Nietfeld joked on Friday afternoon while reminiscing about his life. [More]
Indians rally to hold off Panthers
By Tom Haines
FORT RECOVERY - When Caden Slusher's three fell right before the buzzer at the end of the third quarter to give Parkway its first lead, the Panthers had all the momentum.
Slusher's three completed a 10-point comeback for Parkway and sent Fort Recovery into the fourth trailing 34-33. But the Indians recovered in the final stanza, scoring 18 points to secure a 51-43 win over their Midwest Athletic Conference foe at Fort Site Fieldhouse on Friday night. [More]
Obituaries on December 19th, 2020
Margaret Fisher
Margaret L. Fisher, age 99, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at Celina Manor on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 3:45 am. [More]
Theresa Platfoot
Theresa Platfoot, 54, Houston, died on Dec. 17, 2020, at Wilson Memorial Hospit [More]
Local pictures on December 19th, 2020
Subscriber stories on December 19th, 2020
2 nursing homes getting vaccines
Health officials, group hear safety measures
CELINA - Health officials and Mercer County Cares members discussed vaccine safety during Friday's meeting as COVID-19 vaccinations are set to begin in at least two area nursing homes on Monday.
7 vape shop clerks cited
CELINA - Charges have been filed against clerks at seven businesses after Celina police found they were selling vaping products illegally to underage customers.
59th Mercer COVID-19 death reported
CELINA - One new death and 11 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Mercer County on Friday, raising the death toll to 59 and the total case count to 3,156, according to a county health district social media post.
Clutch at the right time
Big shots lift Celina past Kenton in WBL play
CELINA - When Dylan Feister made two free throws with 1.1 seconds remaining in Friday's game, a cheer from the Celina faithful resonated through the Fieldhouse.
Flyers beat Cavaliers for second straight victory
COLDWATER - Scoring runs can change the momentum of a basketball game in a hurry.
Friday night at the Palace, one such run allowed the Marion Local Flyers to grab the momentum and ultimately the victory after a big burst midway through the third quarter.
Area Roundup
Redskins overcome Cardinals in fourth
Compiled By Tom Haines
St. Henry managed to shut down New Bremen in the fourth quarter to secure a 45-42 win in a Midwest Athletic Conference boys basketball game at the Nest Friday night.
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