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Friday, June 14th, 2024
Fire guts home, pets perish
By William Kincaid
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP- Firefighters from multiple departments braved intense flames and searing temperatures as they fought to quell a house fire in western Mercer County on Thursday afternoon.
No one was injured in the blaze but the 11/2 story s [More]
Local 'Sasquatch' now has a name
By Abigail Miller
CELINA- Mercer County Fairground's hulking homage to the legendary Bigfoot has been named Nelson.
The moniker was revealed earlier this week on the fair's Facebook page. It was suggested by community members via a Facebook poll.
"We thought it was neat," said fair manager Cara Muhlenkamp. "During the voting, it just kept winning."
Other contenders for the 30-foot-tall, 18-foot-wide attraction's name were Chip, Winston, Ollie, Glen, Theo and Hugh. [More]
Obituaries on June 14th, 2024
Virginia Baucher
Virginia (Fox) Baucher, age 89, Coldwater, Ohio, died on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima. [More]
Thomas Rempe
Thomas Harry Rempe, 85, of St. Marys, OH died 9:54 a.m. Friday June 7, 2024 at Otterbein - St. Marys. [More]
Robert Kahlig
Robert J. Kahlig, age 21, of Coldwater, died Wednesday June 12, 2024 following an automobile accident in Auglaize County. [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 14th, 2024
Chickasaw approves water rate increase
CHICKASAW - Village residents will see an uptick in their water bills in the coming months after councilors green-lighted a rate increase at this week's regular meeting.
Lake Festival parade route modified due to street closure
CELINA - Celina Lake Festival organizers have made a slight adjustment to the traditional route of the grand parade set for July 27 due to the permanent closure of a section of Holly Street.
Weekend celebration set to honor St. Marys natives, performers
ST. MARYS - Plans have been set in motion for a yet-to-be-scheduled weekend celebration of the artistic works of two St. Marys natives thanks to a $7,500 Buckeye Impact Grant.
Health board orders property into compliance
CELINA - The Mercer County Board of Health took action on a Fort Recovery property while discussing several other matters at its regular meeting this week.
Cavs overcome Riders, delay
Welsch's triple, Depweg's interrupted at-bat lift Coldwater
COLDWATER - Mason Welsch struck before the lightning did on Thursday.
Welsch hit the go-ahead two-run triple in the third inning, Cody Depweg had a three-RBI night, and Coldwater defeated St. Marys 6-3 at Veterans Field.
Area Roundup
Indians fall to Tigers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Tom Haines
Fort Recovery gave up three sixth-inning runs and couldn't finish the rally for a 3-2 loss to Versailles in an ACME baseball game at the LeFevre Family Baseball/Softball Complex on Thursday.
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