Monday, January 26th, 2015
By William Kincaid
CELINA - For more than 39 years, volunteer Barry Fennig responded to emergency assistance calls throughout Mercer County, whether they came in the middle of the night, during church, at family functions or during work hours.
"I don't consider myse [More]
By Dave Stilwell
ROCKFORD - A 13-2 run in the third quarter proved to be decisive in Parkway's 53-40 victory over the Bradford Railroaders on Hall of Fame Night at Panther Gymnasium.
The win ends the Panthers' seven-game losing streak. Parkway last won Dec. 23 against Ridgemont. [More]
Obituaries on January 26th, 2015
Rachel Anna Kruse, 90, formerly of New Knoxville, died at 3:05 p.m. Jan. 23, 2015, just one day before her 91st birthday. [More]
Mary Ann Meyer, 89, Coldwater, died quietly at home, as she wished, on Jan. 24, 2015. [More]
Arlene Mary (Bruns) Dierker of Portland, Oregon, and Hope, Idaho, died January 8, 2015. [More]
Chad E. Hagens, 39, Rockford, died on Jan. 24, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert. [More]
Martha J. Rindler, 80, formerly of Maria Stein, died at 11:40 a.m. Jan. 24, 2015, at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen. [More]
Local pictures on January 26th, 2015
Subscriber stories on January 26th, 2015
MERCER COUNTY - Schools and other government entities this year will share an extra $5 million in real property tax revenue spurred by an increase in the value of farmland.
Hone named new chief of local organization
CELINA - Glenn Hux, 66, knows what it's like to grow up in an orphanage and to go to school hungry. He also knows how important a helping hand can be in shaping the outcome of a life.
SIDNEY - St. Marys tried man-to-man defense against Sidney. It tried zone.
Neither made much of a difference as Sidney's Jada Rowland was in a zone of her own.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry scored 55 points in the first half and never looked back as the state-ranked Redskins cruised to an 85-38 win over Ansonia Saturday night in Darke County.
WOHBC Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The top of the standings of the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference remained unchanged after Saturday's competition.