Wednesday, April 5th, 2017
Decision 2017
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Just one countywide race will be decided at the polls in the May 2 primary - a contested Republican race for Celina Municipal Court judge, pitting Celina Law Director George Moore against local attorney Kathryn Speelman for the party's nomination to advance to the general election on Nov. 7. [More]
By Colin Foster
MINSTER - The game between Minster and Jackson Center looked headed for a close finish.
Then it got out of control quickly.
Trailing 3-2 entering the bottom of the fifth, the Wildcats scored three runs in the bottom half and then went off for eight more in the sixth to trigger a 13-3 run-rule victory on Tuesday at Four Seasons Park. [More]
Obituaries on April 5th, 2017
James E. Hague, 65, Celina, died on April 3, 2017, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Amanda S. Hone, 30, Celina, died at 12:50 p.m. April 4, 2017, at her residence. [More]
Ralph Pruitt, 84, Saint Marys, died 9:59 P.M. Monday, April 3, 2017, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, Saint Marys. [More]
Joy Ward-Donovan, 85, St. Marys, died at 11:56 p.m. April 2, 2017, at Covenant Care Center, Saginaw, Michigan. [More]
Local pictures on April 5th, 2017
Subscriber stories on April 5th, 2017
CELINA - Celina Merchant Association members expressed concern at their Tuesday meeting about how many downtown storefronts are either sitting vacant or soon will be.
ST. MARYS - The Elm Grove Cemetery Board of Directors will hire a new superintendent and make other changes in response to the recent annual cleanup that family members of the deceased say went too far.
Fair act wins CMA award
CELINA - Mercer County Fair Board members on Tuesday learned 46 percent of tickets for the Aug. 11 Brothers Osborne concert at the fair have been sold.
ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday approved a mutual agreement with Willshire officials to provide water in the event of an emergency.
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CELINA - A Celina woman was found dead at her home on Tuesday afternoon when Celina police conducted a welfare check.
According to a news release, officers conducted the welfare check at 12:28 p.m. and found Amanda Hone, 30, 218 Godfrey Ave., dead upon arrival.
MINSTER - Local manufacturer Nidec Minster recently announced it had acquired Vamco International of Pittsburgh.
"The addition of Vamco to our prod
B&A Genetics helps farmers boost yields
CELINA - Seed industry veterans Gregg Adams and Matt Bixler recently announced the launch of their new company, B&A Genetics.
Dissatisfied with the
Smalley's single in ninth lifts Celina to win
CELINA - Two innings after appearing to be the hero of the game with what was originally thought to be a walk-off hit, Jake Smalley made sure his second chance would stick.
Area Roundup
Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina track and field team remained unbeaten in dual and tri matches in winning a meet featuring Fort Recovery and Bradford on Tuesday night at the Varsity Track.