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Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
Judge closes hearing related to baby's death
By Margie Wuebker
A Mercer County judge closed a Tuesday hearing to the public and the media at which a coroner was to answer questions regarding the July 6 death of a St. Henry area infant.
Trevor James Stammen, 6-month-old son of Brian and Angela Stammen, 2066 Fleetfoot Road, died at Children's Medical Center in Dayton after reportedly being found unresponsive at the home of a baby sitter. [More]
Area couple killed in Darke County crash
By Shelley Grieshop
A Versailles couple were killed late Monday afternoon after their pickup truck traveled through a stop sign and collided with another pickup truck near Rossburg.
Pronounced dead at the scene were Michael Oliver Brandt, 62, who had worked at the former New Idea plant in Coldwater, and his wife, Catherine Leigh, 57, a Celina High School graduate who grew up in the Montezuma area. [More]
Roughriders get off to good start in tourney
By Ryan Hines
VAN WERT - Despite playing without a couple of impact players, the St. Marys volleyball team was able to open the postseason with a victory.
The Roughriders beat Auglaize county rival Wapakoneta for the second time this season, 25-17, 19-25, 25-17 and 25-23 in Division II sectional semifinal action at Van Wert on Tuesday. [More]
Fort Recovery and Minster advance
By Randy Bruns
NEW BREMEN - The always rugged New Bremen volleyball sectional kicked off on Tuesday night with doubleheader action, as one Midwest Athletic Conference team gritted out a tough four-game win and another brought home a victory with a little more ease.
In the opener, Fort Recovery started strong before hitting a speed bump against New Knoxville in the third game, but the Indians rallied to take a tight fourth game in winning the match by scores of 25-12, 25-22, 13-25, and 25-21. [More]
Obituaries on October 15th, 2008
Catherine Brandt
Catherine Leigh Brandt, 57, 5681 Brock-Cosmos Road, Versailles, died at 5:05 p.m. Oct. 13, 2008, as a result of an auto accident in Darke County. [More]
Michael Brandt
Michael Oliver Brandt, 62, 5681 Brock-Cosmos Road, Versailles, died at 5:05 p.m. Oct. 13, 2008, as a result of an auto accident in Darke County. [More]
Mary French
Mary E. French, 81, 612 Fairview Drive, Coldwater, died at 2:32 p.m. Oct. 14, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Agnes Lamm
Former Coldwater resident Agnes V. Lamm, 77, died at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 14, 2008, at the Gardens at Celina. [More]
Rita Sanders
Rita Wilma Sanders, 87, of Celina, died at 6:30 a.m. Oct. 15, 2008 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Melanie Watkins
Melanie C. Watkins, 39, 115 S. Pine St., St. Marys, died at 11:35 p.m. Oct. 13, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Death was due to cancer. [More]
Local pictures on October 15th, 2008
Subscriber stories on October 15th, 2008
Local anglers get chance at rare catch
Roughly 500 rainbow trout will be released Thursday into an enclosed channel off state Route 364 at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, providing a rare fishing opportunity for anglers.
Area women seek state board of education seat
Two area women are seeking one vacant seat on the State Board of Education for District 1, which includes Mercer and Auglaize counties.
The candidates hope to fill the position of current board representative Lou Ann Harrold of Ada, who is not seeking re-election.
No surprise - alcohol's a problem
WAPAKONETA - A recently-completed health assessment survey revealed information that Auglaize County officials already suspected: the county has a drinking problem.
From one office to another, Southwestern Auglaize chamber marks milestone
NEW BREMEN - Greg Myers approached the podium Tuesday night carrying a large, worn black briefcase.
Myers told those attending the chamber's 10th a
Village administrator concerned over salt shortage
NEW BREMEN - Local officials, like their counterparts across the state and the Midwest, are hoping for a mild winter with little ice and snow in the wake of a salt shortage.
Veterans' services approved for more funding
Mercer County commissioners agreed to give an additional $15,000 to the county's veterans' services agency to help offset higher-than-normal fuel and salary expenses that have squeezed their budget.
Group of teachers keep up union dues fight over religious beliefs
COLDWATER - A group of teachers continue to fight the Ohio Education Association (OEA) and local union affiliates with lawsuits in order to have their union fees diverted to charities and not the state and national unions.
Engineering, trade skills program for students set
Students from St. Henry, Fort Recovery and New Bremen schools interested in engineering and trade skills may attend an Oct. 22 presentation at New Bremen High School's James Dicke Auditorium.
Celina girls soccer wins in shutout
FINDLAY - The Celina girls soccer team opened Division I sectional play in fine style, shutting out Shawnee 4-0 at Elmer Graham Soccer Stadium in Findlay.
Cavaliers march past the Panthers in three
ROCKFORD - Coldwater volleyball head coach Mandy Diller said she was used to watching the Division III sectional semifinals because the Cavaliers usually had a bye to open the postseason.
Versailles captures D-III tourney sectional crown
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Versailles volleyball team advanced to the sectional finals at the Division III Brookville Sectional on Tuesday with a three-game sweep of Dayton Christian.
St. Marys season ends on OT penalty kick
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP - It was not exactly the way the St. Marys boys soccer team wanted their season to end, but it was a fitting way for the season to end.
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