Monday, November 21st, 2011
Former baby sitter to be sentenced Dec. 20 for 2008 death of baby
By Margie Wuebker
Two medical specialists on Saturday offered differing opinions on the cause of a Mercer County infant's death more than three years ago.
Tamara "Tammy" Evers of St. Henry, a former baby sitter found guilty in the death of Trevor Stammen, will be sentenced Dec. 20 in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. [More]
Division VI Regional Final at Wapakoneta
By Randy Bruns
WAPAKONETA - The Marion Local Flyers came into Saturday's Division VI regional final with a bit of revenge on their minds, but they came out with something even better: another regional title.
The Flyers punched their ticket to the state semifinals for the ninth time in the past 13 years with a dominating 28-0 victory over the Minster Wildcats, who had knocked off the Flyers in last year's playoffs. [More]
Obituaries on November 21st, 2011
Former area teacher Edwin L. Eby, 81, Richmond, Ind., died Nov. 17, 2011, in Richmond. [More]
Cyrus "Jimmy" Frey, 55, St. Marys, was found dead Nov. 18, 2011, near Grand Lake. [More]
Marilyn Hawk, 80, Celina, died Nov. 20, 2011, at Riverside Hospital, Columbus. [More]
Michael W. Booher, 71, Celina, died at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 20, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center. [More]
Margaret G. Tobe, 94, Fort Recovery, died Nov. 20, 2011, at Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on November 21st, 2011
Subscriber stories on November 21st, 2011
The recession dealt a stinging blow to the local housing market but recovery may be on the horizon.
Property/home sales - including new and existin
A 56-year-old St. Marys man was found dead Friday night in a creek north of state Route 219 near the Mercer-Auglaize county line.  
Cyrus James "Jimmy" Frey, 520 Beech St., was found shortly after 9:45 p.m. by a fellow trapper and friend.
CELINA - An estimated $1.4 million city waterline project planned for this year has been put off to 2012 because bids came in too high, Celina Planning and Community Development Director Kent Bryan said.
WAPAKONETA - At 5-foot-7, Jake Heitkamp is not the most physically imposing player on the football field. And an ankle injury from last week's game against Ada had him on crutches for a few days leading up to Saturday's regional final against Minster.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A trio of local cross country runners competed at the Mid-East Cross Country Championships held Saturday at Indian Riffle Park in Kettering. The meet brings together the top runners from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The West Ohio High School Bowling Conference officially got its season underway on Saturday as Celina's Plaza Lanes hosted team action.