Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
Issues with speed limit came to light after passage of ordinance
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City officials continue to mull over ways to resolve unforeseen problems that surfaced after the passage of a new multi-use vehicle ordinance.
The policy took effect earlier this month, permitting golf carts and similar vehicles onto city [More]
Holdheide's serves lift St. Henry past Celina
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - With all the hard-hitting spikes, the brick-wall blocking and dives to the floor to save the ball, volleyball comes down to serving.
St. Henry's Julia Holdheide proved that on Tuesday night in the second set of a Mercer County battle with Celina. [More]
Obituaries on August 30th, 2017
John J. Cunningham II, age 37, of Celina, OH, died unexpectedly, on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, OH. [More]
Gary J. Oldiges age 72, lifelong resident of Minster died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his home, following an extended illness. [More]
Lester A. Kemper, 89, Montezuma, died on Aug. 29, 2017, at Lima Memorial Hospit [More]
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WWII vet, grandson take a ride in open cockpit plane
CELINA - Rodney Lecke, 90, and his grandson John Beane, 23, climbed into an open cockpit plane on Saturday for a 15-minute flight over Troy as a birthday gift for the World War II veteran.
GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP - Two people were transported to a hospital this morning after a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Carthagena Road and State Route 118 near St. Henry.
Just 3 of 32 available docks rented this year
CELINA - The city's floating docks along West Bank Road are now installed, providing 32 slips, according to city safety service director Tom Hitchcock.
MENDON - Village council members on Tuesday agreed to look into possible flooding remedies as residents again shared their concerns.
Street commissioner Randy Severns reported a 30-inch storm sewer tile on one side of Wayne Street had been cleared of roots and other obstructions.
CELINA - Two Celina people were arrested on drug charges on Tuesday, according to a news release from Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey.
Michael Shane Hoagland, 37, 1132 Kingswood Court, and Samantha C. Parker, 31, 1400 W. Market St., Apartment 57, were arrested at 6:13 p.m.
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Celina opened Western Buckeye League girls soccer action with a 2-2 tie against Kenton on Tuesday night in Hardin County.
MARIA STEIN - Powerhouse verses powerhouse.
The Battle of Blue and Golds.
Label Tuesday night's volleyball matchup between Marion Local and Lehman whatever you want; it definitely did not live up to the hype.