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Find Date:
Saturday, January 16th, 2016
Bones likely to have come from homicide victim
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Bones found south of the city are believed to be those of a man who likely was a homicide victim, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey revealed Friday afternoon.
"We have evidence that was recovered that leads us to believe that foul play was involved in the case," he said. "So moving forward this case is going to be treated as a homicide."
Grey would not reveal details about the evidence found Jan. 3 on state-owned land, east of U.S. 127, in a wooded area along Grand Lake. [More]
Cardinals hold on to beat Wildcats
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW BREMEN - Both New Bremen coach Adam Dougherty and Minster coach Mike Lee had the same summation of their teams' rivalry game on Friday night: That's Minster vs. New Bremen.
The teams played full-tilt for 32 minutes, but the Cardinals took the lead for good midway through the final period and held the Wildcats at bay to snap a seven-game losing streak with a 55-53 win in the Battle of Route 66 at Cardinal Gymnasium. [More]
Obituaries on January 16th, 2016
Florence Miller
Florence E. Miller, 86, of Rockford, Ohio, died suddenly at Parkview Regional Medical Center on Thursday night, January 14, 2016. [More]
Joann Pax
Joann M. Pax, age 77, of Coldwater, died on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Celina Manor. [More]
Local pictures on January 16th, 2016
Subscriber stories on January 16th, 2016
Varsity letter hits high note for Celina woman, 94
CELINA - Florence LaRue waited 76 years to get her varsity band letter.
The 94-year-old, who graduated from Celina High School in 1939, played trum
County expenses set to rise across the board
CELINA - Mercer County's 2016 general fund appropriations are about 7.5 percent higher than last year's due to a variety of increased expenses across the board.
Tracking down history
St. Marys man uncovers piece of foundry's past
ST. MARYS - An area history buff recently discovered a metal tag possibly used at a local foundry more than 150 years ago.
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Redskins roll past Flyers
MARIA STEIN - To say St. Henry got off to quick start would be putting it mildly.
The Redskins raced out to a 27-10 first quarter lead and never looked back in a 66-47 Midwest Athletic Conference victory over the Marion Local Flyers Friday night at the Hangar.
Indians defeat Tigers in OT
FORT RECOVERY - Darien Sheffer faced the ultimate pressure situation on Friday night in Fort Recovery's game with Versailles: Two free throws with 1.2 seconds left to force overtime.
Celina falls to Defiance
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Defiance jumped out to a 23-9 lead after one quarter against Celina and never looked back as the defending Division II state champion posted a 63-37 victory on Friday night.
Redskins sign for baseball
ST. HENRY - St. Henry seniors Mitchel Stammen and Josh Osterholt made their college decisions official on Friday afternoon.
Stammen, a three-sport
Harlamert heading to Sinclair
COLDWATER - After wrapping up his high school baseball career this upcoming spring, Aaron Harlamert will move on to work on his game with hopes of landing a bigger opportunity.
Elida defeats St. Marys for second win of season
WBL Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Elida outscored St. Marys 54-30 over the final three quarters to pick up its second win of the season with a 65-43 victory over the Roughriders at the Elida Fieldhouse on Friday night.
Coldwater cruises past Parkway
MAC Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater jumped out to a 21-9 first quarter lead and never looked back as the Cavaliers remained unbeaten in the MAC with an 89-40 win over Parkway on Friday night in Rockford,
The Cavaliers shot 60 percent from the field and outrebounded the Panthers 45-26.
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