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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
Girlfriend says victim was fighting 'demons'
Justin McHenry was shot, killed by state trooper after reportedly aiming gun at him
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Justin McHenry was fighting the "demons" of depression when he pointed a gun at a state trooper who shot and killed him early Sunday morning, according to his girlfriend.
"The whole situation was awful and I'm so sad he felt that was his only way, and that the trooper had to do that ...," said Amanda Fricke, who began dating 22-year-old McHenry in 2012. [More]
Homans ready for memorable weekend
Local couple have five grandsons playing for county's three state football teams
By Colin Foster
MERCER COUNTY - Herb and Charlene Homan have enjoyed some memorable moments watching their grandkids play football over the years.
None of those moments, however, will ever top this weekend.
The Homan's have five grandsons suiting up for the three Midwest Athletic Conference teams - Fort Recovery, Marion Local and Coldwater - playing in state football championship games. [More]
Obituaries on December 2nd, 2015
Justin McHenry
Justin McHenry, age 22, of Celina, died on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Leonard Wuebker
Leonard L. Wuebker age 85 of Minster, Ohio died at 6:13 AM on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Elmwood New Bremen. [More]
Ralph Trempert
Ralph E. Trempert, 86, St. Marys, died at 8:10 a.m. Dec. 1, 2015, at St. Marys [More]
Local pictures on December 2nd, 2015
Subscriber stories on December 2nd, 2015
County planning for egg farm
ST. HENRY - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved creating a taxing method to finance roadwork for a planned egg-laying facility on Fleetfoot Road.
Officials seek to align efforts to improve lake
CELINA - Leaders of groups trying to restore Grand Lake want to align their efforts to improve results.
If local efforts don't start producing solutions, officials fear the federal government may step in with eminent domain actions and taxation.
State to build $600,000 boat access area on lake
The state is seeking to build an estimated $600,000 boat access area in Mercer County at Little Chickasaw Creek along the southeast corner of Grand Lake.
Rockford-area swine farm seeks state permits to expand
ODA accepting public comments on plan to add 3,840 animals
ROCKFORD - The Ohio Department of Agriculture is accepting public comments on draft permits to operate two existing family swine and cattle facilities as one farm, build two new hog barns and add 3,840 swine.
Rockford council moves on raises
ROCKFORD - Council members Tuesday night gave second reading to an ordinance granting village employees 2 percent raises for next year.
If approved
Man's syrup products a sweet addition to career repertoire
CELINA - For most of his life Toledo native Tony Rotondo has been on the move, never staying in one profession for long.
"I've basically been an en
Minster prepares temporary spending plan for start of 2016
MINSTER - Village officials are preparing temporary spending plans for the start of 2016.
Council members heard first reading of the $5.7 million in interim appropriations for the first quarter of 2016.
Wildcats open MAC with win
MINSTER - For the past two seasons, the Minster Wildcats have opened Midwest Athletic Conference play behind the eight ball with early-season losses to the Versailles Tigers.
Celina's Donovan signs with Spring Arbor
CELINA - Melody Donovan blossomed into a standout pitcher for Celina during her high school softball career.
Now the senior will get a chance to move on to the next level, signing with NAIA school Spring Arbor University in Michigan on Tuesday.
Redskins pick up first win
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry outscored Ansonia 21-10 in the second quarter to pull away for their first win of the season in a 52-36 contest in Darke County on Tuesday night.
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