Monday, February 15th, 2021
Officials warn: Area people are being ripped off by scammers
By Sydney Albert
  Local officials have been dealing with a glut of fraud or scam-related calls as reports of fraudulent tax forms related to unemployment benefits continue to come in.
The issue was noted in late January, when local law enforcement offices began receiving dozens of calls a day from locals who claimed they'd received tax forms for unemployment benefits they'd never applied for. [More]
Obituaries on February 15th, 2021
Alvin A. Wendel, 81, of Fort Recovery, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Febr [More]
Lo Presti, Juanita C. age 96 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 [More]
Kathleen T. Wirth, 78, of Saint Marys, died 10:06 P.M. Wednesday, February 10, [More]
Dennis J. Dirksen, age 81, of Cassella, died Friday, February 12, 2021 at his r [More]
Wilma E. Beyke, age 91, formerly of Cranberry Prairie, died Saturday February 1 [More]
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Weather and emergency management officials reported a winter storm would affect the Mercer and Auglaize county areas starting Monday, with heavy snow expected.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A trio of Parkway players scored 20 or more points as the Panthers rebounded from a tough Friday loss to defeat Spencerville 79-63 in Saturday night boys basketball action at Spencerville.
Division II Boys Sectional Bowling
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Three Midwest Athletic Conference boys bowling teams advanced to the next round of the Division II tournament after competing in the sectional tournament on Saturday at Astro Lanes in Wapakoneta.
Sectional Swimming
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area swimmers traveled to Lima and Ayersville on Saturday to compete in the Division II swimming tournament. The sectional did not have a team scoring competition.