CELINA - Nearly 130 emergency dispatchers from Ohio and Indiana gathered Wednesday to hone their skills, learn new techniques and discuss their high-stress jobs.
The seventh annual Dispatcher In-Service Training Day at the Mercer County Fairgrounds included six sessions on topics such as K-9 call-out, extreme weather and "verbal judo" - how dispatchers handle calls. [More]
VAN WERT - A 37-year-old Van Wert man may spend the rest of his life behind bars for savagely killing his grandmother in her home more than a year ago.
Shawn M. Jones was found guilty Wednesday in the death of 84-year-old Edna LaRue following a trial by judge that began on Monday in Van Wert Common Pleas Court. He was immediately sentenced to an indefinite term of 15 years to life in prison by Judge Charles D. Steele. [More]
LIMA - The St. Marys Roughriders used a solid team performance to oust the Defiance Bulldogs 25-17, 25-23 and 25-19 in an opening-round match at the Division II sectional tournament on Wednesday evening at Lima Senior High School.
The Roughriders take a 17-5 record into Saturday's sectional final match at approximately 7:15 p.m. against Wapakoneta, which defeated Bath in a five-game battle in Wednesday's nightcap. Defiance bows out of the postseason with a 13-10 mark. [More]
CELINA - Wastewater treatment plant superintendent Kerry Duncan wants to hire an additional employee for new chemical applications required by the Ohio EPA.
FORT RECOVERY - The village this week joined a growing list of communities formally opposing the idea of the state handling local income tax collections.
MARIA STEIN - After many months of work, the Marion Community Development Organization (MCDO) learned during a recent meeting the commercial aspects of the sewer system installation are complete.
COLDWATER - Fort Recovery found its stride midway through its first game against Spencerville and never looked back as the Indians picked up a three-game sweep - 25-14, 25-13 and 25-11 - over the Bearcats at the Division IV volleyball sectional on Wednesday night at The Palace in Coldwater.
The Celina football team closes out the home portion of the 2011 season on Friday night when the high-flying Elida Bulldogs pay a visit to Celina Stadium for their annual Western Buckeye League matchup.
Forty years ago this week, former St. Henry football coach Tom Ransbottom held an unwavering certainty that the day would arrive. Although the accompanying details weren't predictable, he was convinced the first victory for his football program was inevitable - hopefully sooner than later.
