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Monday, July 17th, 2017
Landfill likely to close next year
County must find another site to take trash
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - The Celina Sanitary Landfill will reach capacity in the near future after having served as the area's waste site for more than 45 years.
The landfill will run out of available space in about one year, according to recent estimates, said Adam Burleson, the facility's operations manager. [More]
Schatz crowned again
34th Annual Kings Royal
By Mike Ernst
ROSSBURG - Donny Schatz had a perfect Kings Royal Saturday night at Eldora Speedway.
The Minot, North Dakota, driver was the fastest qualifier, won his heat race and then dominated the 40-lap main event to capture his fourth king's crown and become the first back-to-back winner of the $50,000 to-win spectacle. [More]
Obituaries on July 17th, 2017
Arthur Bergman
Arthur H. Bergman age 87 of Maplewood, died at 10:11 AM on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. [More]
Danny Berry
Danny L. Berry, 62, Mendon, died on July 7, 2017, at his residence.
No services are planned at this time. [More]
Ruben de la Rosa
Ruben de la Rosa, age 86, of Guatemala, died on Friday, July 14, 2017 at his son's house in Coldwater while visiting with his family. [More]
Michael Menchhofer
Michael Menchhofer, 53, Wabash area, died at his residence.
Arrangements are [More]
Ned Wurster
Ned E. Wurster, 90, of Pompano Beach, Fla., formerly of Spencerville, Ohio, pas [More]
Local pictures on July 17th, 2017
Subscriber stories on July 17th, 2017
Area home sales on the upswing
Rising confidence has led the housing market to improve steadily since the recession, local officials say.
"Our economy has rebounded from the 20
County OKs contract for paving work
Firm to be paid $773K
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners last week accepted a $773,035 bid from The Shelly Co. of Findlay to resurface 11.5 miles on numerous county roads.
Wildcats bow out
2017 State ACME Baseball Tournament
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP - Minster got out to a great start in its opening game of the 2017 State ACME Baseball Tournament.
But after scoring the first run
Mariners sweep Graders
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake heads into the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League All-Star Break riding a five-game winning streak afte
Divers capture titles
Tri-County Diving Championships
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area divers had their day in the sun during the Tri-County League diving championships held Saturday at Bryson Pool in Celina. The host Dolphins were joined by teams from Coldwater, New Bremen, St. Marys, St. Henry, Troy and Tecumseh Woods.
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