Briarwood Manor of Coldwater and The Gardens at St. Henry received the highest marks of all long-term care facilities in Mercer County following annual state inspections.
Both nursing homes were awarded a 98.8 percent compliance rate following detailed inspections by health officials. The pair also received the top scores in a resident satisfaction survey (see sidebar). [More]
MINSTER - After a four-year absence, the Minster boys regained the title of district track champions in a tight 99.5-97 victory over New Bremen.
The Minster girls completed the Wildcat sweep in dominating fashion, outpointing the runners-up from Marion Local 128-72 to win their 27th title in the 29 years the Minster District Meet has been held. [More]
Helen M. Kitzmiller, 70, of 419 Woodward St., St. Marys, died at 10:49 a.m. May 25, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Traffic on U.S. 33 near St. Marys was stalled for more than an hour early Monday morning when a rural Spencerville man threatened to jump from an overpass.
Versailles saw its baseball season end on Saturday as the Tigers fell 7-1 to Middletown Bishop Fenwick at the Division III Centerville District final on Saturday.