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Friday, June 29th, 2012
Skilled workers in short supply
By Christine Henderson
Could leading the state in unemployment send Mercer County's business development into stagnation?
"For all practical purposes, Mercer County is at full employment," said Wes Jetter, chief executive officer of Fort Recovery Industries, one of the [More]
Cigarette likely cause of fire at Westlake Village
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A discarded cigarette likely started a fire that caused extensive damage to a Westlake Village condominium complex on June 21.
"We think it was a cigarette butt on the second floor balcony," Celina Fire Department Chief Doug Wolters said [More]
Mariners taste victory
Grand Lake puts an end to nine-game losing streak
By Ryan Hines
CELINA - The triple-digit temperature on Thursday was enough to halt the Grand Lake Mariners' cold spell.
Grand Lake ended a nine-game losing streak as the Mariners' offense got hot in a 10-6 victory over the Lake Erie Monarchs in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action at Jim Hoess Field. [More]
Obituaries on June 29th, 2012
Vernon Luginbill
Vernon W. Luginbill, 80, Decatur, Ind., died June 28, 2012, at Adams Memorial Hospital, Decatur. [More]
Robert Smith
Robert L. Smith, 84, of Yorkshire, died June 26, 2012, at The Gardens of Celina [More]
James Kittle Sr.
James E. Kittle Sr., 65, state Route 118, died June 28, 2012, at Kindred Hospit [More]
Fred Conkel
Fred D. Conkel, 70, Coldwater, died June 28, 2012, at his home.
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Subscriber stories on June 29th, 2012
Community tries to fill job needs
Business leaders and recruiters agree development in Mercer County has not been limited by low unemployment. They want to make sure it doesn't become a problem.
Auglaize tax revenue up, state funding down
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Auditor Janet Schuler warned commissioners not to overly celebrate higher sales tax revenue.
"We're very positive abou
Romers seek loan to buy villas
CELINA - Romer Westlake Villas, LLC, is seeking a $100,000 revolving loan from Mercer County to help purchase 30 villas and a lodge that it currently leases from Crawford-Hoying Properties of Columbus.
Director departing for new assignment
St. Charles Senior Living Community
CARTHAGENA - The long-time director of St. Charles Senior Living Community is leaving this weekend to begin a new assignment in Dayton.
The Rev. Ji
Coldwater and Celina earn wins
ROCKFORD - It was a flurry of action on Thursday evening as Coldwater and Celina were jockeying for the top seed of the upcoming Mercer County ACME tournament.
Fleagle posts time of 51.47 in 100 freestyle
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys' Josh Fleagle completed his first day of action at the United States Olympic Swimming Trials on Thursday in Omaha, Nebraska.
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