Monday, December 12th, 2016
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey plans to turn over his office's nonemergency boating calls next year to the local U.S. Freshwater Boaters Alliance, a non-profit boating organization that promotes safety on Grand Lake.
Grey recently told county commissioners that his office's boat is a 30-year-old Boston Whaler with many mechanical issues. It may be time to get rid of the craft, possibly by selling it on GovDeals, an online auction site, he added. [More]
Obituaries on December 12th, 2016
Dianna Creech Klausing, 64, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at her daughter's residence in Coldwater, Ohio on December 9, 2016, at 6:18 pm. [More]
Jon Alan Maras, age 59, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at his residence. [More]
Lois J. Schuller 87, New Knoxville, Ohio, died 11:01 P.M. Friday, December 9, 2016, at her residence. [More]
James Zadravetz, age 65, of Coldwater, died on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Gregory Paul Frazier, 69, Celina, died at 4:57 p.m. Dec. 10, 2016, at Lima Memo [More]
Local pictures on December 12th, 2016
Subscriber stories on December 12th, 2016
Helping others has no season, but for many, Christmas, in particular, is the time for making the world a better place.
Some locals use this time o
The weekend's blast of wintry weather led to several automobile accidents in Mercer and Auglaize counties.
Mercer County Sheriff's Office reported about 12 vehicle slide-offs or accidents involving slick roads. Reportedly, none of the incidents resulted in serious injuries.
Hot shooting leads St. Marys past New Bremen
NEW BREMEN - St. Marys carried over the solid play from the second half of Friday's game into Saturday's game against New Bremen.
The Roughriders shot over 50 percent from the field to pick up their first victory of the season in a 70-49 decision at Cardinal Gymnasium.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina struggled with shooting and committed 22 turnovers in falling to 0-3 on the boys basketball season with a 72-47 loss to Toledo Bowsher on Saturday night in Toledo. The Rebels improve to 3-0 with the win.
Bowling Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Week Three of the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference meant the start of divisional play in the North and South Divisions. The North Division bowled at Varsity Lanes in St. Marys while Woodcrest Lanes in Union City hosted the South Division.