Wednesday, June 26th, 2024
By Abigail Miller
CELINA- Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday passed a countywide $5 vehicle registration permissive tax to boost revenue for local road and bridge work.
The tax will come into effect later this year with 2025 vehicle registrations, according to county engineer Jim Wiechart. [More]
Foote pitches a gem as Fort Recovery defeats St. Henry
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT RECOVERY - Jacob Foote received all the run support he needed in the bottom of the first inning.
Foote scattered six hits and threw just 67 pitches to help Fort Recovery pick a 2-1 victory over St. Henry in Mercer County ACME baseball action at the LeFevre Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday. [More]
Obituaries on June 26th, 2024
Rosemary "Rosie" Bernadine (Knapke) Fullenkamp, age 77, of Basinburg Road in Fo [More]
Sharon Ann Sapp, 81, of Rockford passed away, surrounded by family, on June 24, 2024 at Tranquility of Rockford, Rockford, Ohio. [More]
Darrell Lynn Christlieb, 65, Celina, died June 22, 2024, at his residence.
Private family services will be held at the convenience of the family. [More]
Local pictures on June 26th, 2024
Subscriber stories on June 26th, 2024
MENDON -Village councilors on Tuesday approved a resolution to participate in a new Mercer County Joint Ambulance District to address the dwindling number of area emergency medical services providers.
CELINA- A 20-year-old Mendon man who was sentenced last month for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor has been hit with fresh charges related to child nudity-oriented material or performance.
COLDWATER - School board members, along with about 10 residents, toured the district's facilities before Tuesday night's regular board meeting to highlight the need for a levy.
Ohio's unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2%, with area counties also seeing an uptick in joblessness in May.
Nevertheless, Mercer County once again had the lowest unemployment rate in the state in May.
MINSTER - A team of administrators and teachers have assembled a strategic plan for Minster Local Schools for the next three years, superintendent Josh Meyer said at Tuesday night's regular board members.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
and Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake bounced back with a win over league-leading Hamilton Tuesday, defeating the Joes 8-1 behind a stellar start from Mason Reyes and a three-run sixth inning in a Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League game at Foundation Field.