Thursday, December 29th, 2016
Obituaries on December 29th, 2016
Bonnie Jean Leugers age 87 formerly of St. Rose, Ohio died on December 27, 2016 at St. Marys Living Center, St. Marys, Ohio. [More]
Ronald John Wourms, 82, of Sidney, passed away at 3:45 PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Wilson Health. [More]
Kathleen Lavon Fox, age 88 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday Dec. 27, 2016 at the Gardens at Celina, with her family at her bedside. [More]
Maryellen E. Hengstler, 83, died at 7:35 a.m. Dec. 28, 2016, at The Gardens at Wapakoneta. [More]
Stories on December 29th, 2016
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - Clark County officials will handle any legal action involving a Springfield-area man in connection with the death of a 3-month-old girl. [More]
MONTEZUMA - A 6-year-old who suffered serious injuries after having been struck by a vehicle on Dec. 20 has died.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said Wednesday that Christopher Frey Jr. of Celina died at 12:04 p.m. Wednesday from his injuries.
CELINA - Mercer County shattered its sales tax record in 2016, bringing in $8.14 million, according to county auditor Randy Grapner.
"It was a great year," Grapner told the newspaper.
Hospital officials hear update on expansion efforts
COLDWATER - The planned $24 million expansion project of Mercer County Community Hospital's west wing is progressing.
Board of governors members l
Individual charged with 34 counts
WAPAKONETA - A former Auglaize County man has been charged with 34 felony counts of sexual battery.
Broc J. Hottle, 27, of the Columbus area, was arrested in Franklin County after an Auglaize County Grand Jury had indicted him on the charges.
St. Marys
ST. MARYS - City council members on Wednesday heard first reading of an ordinance appropriating final expenses for 2016.
Council members John Bubp, Robin Willoughby, Todd Fleagle and Dan Uhlenhake were present to consider allocating about $2.7 million to cover the costs. [More]
Asset Allocation Associates Holiday Classic
COLDWATER - Tyler Schlarman and Ryan Luttmer came up clutch in overtime to lead St. Henry past Coldwater, 57-52, in the opening game of the Asset Allocation Associates Holiday Classic on Wednesday night at the Palace.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster dominated the first half against Bellevue en route to advancing to the championship game of the McDonald's Holiday Tournament with a 54-50 win over the Redmen on Wednesday at Bath High School.
Local pictures on December 29th, 2016