Friday, November 8th, 2013
By Amy Kronenberger
ROCKFORD - For the first time ever, one influential Rockford resident was named both person- and business owner of the year by the Rockford Chamber of Commerce.
Mike Bruns, owner of Mike Bruns Plumbing Heating, 132 W. Market St., accepted the awards Thursday during the 40th annual chamber banquet. [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
Robb Hemmelgarn spoke to a group of former local volleyball head coaches to get their insight into how volleyball has evolved through the years. Today's story is the final of a four-part series.
Preparing for an appearance in the state volleyball tournament has become a regular ritual over the past decade for the Marion Local community. [More]
Obituaries on November 8th, 2013
Betty Lengerich, 80, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at 5:45 a.m. Nov. 7, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Velma A. Heitbrink, 87, Maria Stein, died at 7:37 p.m. Nov. 6, 2013, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Catherine Marguerite "Marge" Fleming Akerman, 97, formerly of Ohio City, depart [More]
Ronald James Dirksen, 64, New Weston, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Nov. 6, 2013, at his residence. [More]
Anthony "Tony" M. Feltz, 77, St. Henry, died at 10:20 a.m. Nov. 7, 2013, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Tony K. Miller, 60, Louisville, Ky. and formerly of Greenville, passed away at 3:12 a.m. Nov. 6, 2013, at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, Ky. [More]
Local pictures on November 8th, 2013
Subscriber stories on November 8th, 2013
Farmers in the Grand Lake Watershed have undertaken dozens of practices designed to reduce nutrient runoff during the last four years, a state ag engineer said Thursday.
CELINA - The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office is seeking dismissal of an appeal filed by a Montezuma man who claims his $500,000 bond for illegally possessing firearms is excessive.
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members Thursday learned an ag pollution complaint first reported on May 31 has been resolved.
Division IV State Volleyball Semifinals
FAIRBORN - The Marion Local Flyers haven't encountered too many bumps in the road this season, but in Thursday's Division IV state semifinal they sure ran into one.
FAIRBORN - Take a quick glance at a volleyball box score and if you aren't an expert on the sport you'll probably look to a few key statistics.
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