Friday, August 9th, 2024
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A towering concoction of mash potatoes, baked beans and pulled pork topped off with mac and cheese won over a panel of judges on Thursday afternoon, making Wendel's BBQ Products the Blue Ribbon Bites Food Competition champion.
The Fort Recovery vendor on the opening day of the 172nd Mercer County Fair claimed a trophy in the form of a portly baker and $100 in cash. [More]
Obituaries on August 9th, 2024
Garry A. Heck, age 36, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his residence. [More]
Donald S. Francis, 89, of Spencerville, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his residence. [More]
Galen Ray Ball, 60, of Villa Nova (St. Marys Twp.) in Auglaize Co., OH died 11:42 a.m. Tuesday August 6, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. [More]
Mary Ann "Min" Weiskittel age 80 of Minster, Ohio, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen. [More]
Tiara Fennig Roberts, 76, Celina, died Aug. 7, 2024, at Mercer County Community [More]
Local pictures on August 9th, 2024
Subscriber stories on August 9th, 2024
NEW BREMEN - Having mastered the art of purification, the owners of a laundromat/car wash operation are branching out into tropical plants.
Himcho
NEW BREMEN - Eight contestants will vie for the crown at the Bremenfest Queen Pageant set for 6 p.m. Sunday in the James F Dicke Auditorium at New Bremen High School.
NEW BREMEN - The 2024 Little Miss Bremenfest Pageant is set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the James F. Dicke Auditorium at New Bremen High School.
This year, 11 girls going into first grade will compete for the title of 2024 Little Miss Bremenfest, according to a pageant news release.
Horse & Buggy Tales
The first Mercer County Fair was held in 1852 and its first permanent home was the present site of Bryson Park District. The race track encircled the
Liederbach wins third straight PBA tournament in capturing PBA Kremer Roofing Central Classic
MINSTER - Despite having won just one professional bowling tournament before the 2024 season, Ryan Liederbach can officially consider himself on a hot streak.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Gary R. Rasberry and Tom Haines
St. Marys traveled to Stillwater Valley Country Club for the Versailles Lady Tiger Tee Classic on Thursday, coming home with the championship trophy after a great day on the course.