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Thursday, August 10th, 2006
Mom found guilty
By Margie Wuebker
In a voice that was barely audible, a Celina woman admitted Wednesday afternoon to shaking her infant daughter nearly a year ago. The action resulted in serious brain impact injuries with lingering effects.
Jaclyn Knutzen, 24, 321 Brandon Ave., entered the guilty plea to one count of child endangering as part of a negotiated arrangement in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. In exchange for the plea, prosecutors agreed to dismiss one count of felonious assault, also a second-degree felony. [More]
Stormy weather costs Mercer County
By Timothy Cox
Three computers operated by the county auditor's office were severely damaged during last week's widespread power outage and must be replaced.
County officials discussed the issue during an emergency meeting of the county data processing board Tuesday. The board of county department heads oversees the county's high-tech infrastructure, such as computers, fax machines, copiers and other equipment. [More]
Obituaries on August 10th, 2006
Vera Kittle
Vera Maxine Kittle, 86, 1301 Myers Road, Celina, died at 8:40 p.m. Aug. 8, 2006, at The Gardens of Celina. [More]
Viola Lefeld
Viola A. Lefeld, 82, 1673 Township Line Road, St. Henry, died at 1:05 p.m. Aug. 9, 2006, at her residence. [More]
Local pictures on August 10th, 2006
Subscriber stories on August 10th, 2006
Smoking is restricted at football field
ST. MARYS - St. Marys football fans who smoke will be puffing in a designated area beginning with the 2006 season kick-off.
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Rockford senior citizen with a zen
ROCKFORD - Ruth Fox is a dynamo with energy to spare.
Her petite frame pedals a bicycle 20 miles each week, pushes a lawn mower in the summer and shovels snow in the winter months. She works a part-time job and volunteers a seven-hour shift twice weekly at bingo in Celina.
Ex-coach suffers stroke
ST. MARYS - Board of education members observed a moment of silence in recognition of former football coach Skip Baughman, who suffered a severe stroke earlier this week.
Good cooks serve up comfort food
Marjorie Canary of rural Celina has been serving meals at the Mercer County Banner Fair for more than 50 years and she is still out there stirring up potatoes and gravy.
Celina man remains in critical condition
A Celina man remains in critical condition at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon, east of Montezuma in Auglaize County.
Celina resident voices complains to Mercer County commissioners
A Celina man is unhappy with the county's plan to install a 60-inch drainage tile across the entire front of some land he owns just west of town.
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Citizens committee pushes for new training facility
NEW BREMEN - A new weight room and athletic training facility may be built in the future at the New Bremen Local Schools.
A citizens committee is hoping to get the go-ahead from the school board. Board members generally were supportive but took no action Wednesday.
Book tells of the kindess of volunteers during past wars
Area author Scott D. Trostel has a new book focusing on homefront stories in World War II, Korea and Vietnam wars. The book is entitled, "Operation K
Dickman shines from Coldwater to Virginia
COLDWATER - Already a top swimmer in the area swimming circuit, Zach Dickman went nationwide.
The 11-year-old Coldwater student completed a successful trip to the 2006 AAU Junior Olympics last week in Virginia, bringing back a lot of hardware.
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