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Friday, January 17th, 2014

Looming expenses trigger boost

Commissioners OK more funds for courts, other areas in budget

By Shelley Grieshop

CELINA - A new computer system, employee raises and rising court costs are some of the expenses prompting an 8.1 percent increase in this year's county budget, according to commissioners.

Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday approved the $10.4 million general fund budget for 2014, $787,375 more than appropriations in 2013. [More]

Minster dominates the boards to blow out New Bremen

By Bruce Monnin

MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats jumped out to an early 6-0 lead and held a 42-21 advantage in rebounds en route to a convincing 56-25 victory over rival New Bremen in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Thursday night.

"I though we crashed the [More]

Obituaries on January 17th, 2014

Judith Wendel

Judith A. "Judy" Wendel, 74, Coldwater, formerly of Fort Recovery, died Jan. 16 [More]

Local pictures on January 17th, 2014

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Wage increases will hinge on pay study

WAPAKONETA - Pay increases for Auglaize County employees this year will depend on results of a salary study.

County commissioners have spent the la

New, existing eateries seek county loans

CELINA - The county is considering lending money to help establish a popular Mexican food franchise and create a drive-thru window at the local Dairy Queen.

Woman defends self in intimidation case

CELINA - An elderly St. Henry woman accused of intimidating witnesses in a prior sexual abuse case involving her husband told jurors Thursday she did not send a letter experts claim possesses her DNA.

Flyers snap two-game slide in the conference

ST. HENRY - Marion Local's girls basketball team took the lead for good midway through the second quarter and fended off St. Henry the rest of the way to snap a two-game Midwest Athletic Conference losing streak with a 43-40 victory over the Redskins on Thursday night at Redskin Gymnasium.

Cavs edge Panthers to earn MAC victory

Local Roundup

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Coldwater held a slight 21-19 lead at halftime and outlasted Parkway in the second half to earn a 40-34 Midwest Athletic Conference victory over the Panthers on Thursday night at The Palace.

Hunziker pushed by sister into Parkway record books

Last Curtain Call

Beth Black, formerly Hunziker, can back up with overwhelming evidence of just how much influence an older sister can have on a budding athletic career.

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