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Wednesday, December 13th, 2017
Lighting the way
Downed tree now shines as centerpiece at Otterbein
By Sydney Albert
ST. MARYS - Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices soon will have its own lighthouse overlooking the waters of Grand Lake thanks to resident Mike Lynch and woodcarver John Guagenti of On Track Carvings.
About a year ago, Otterbein officials were having trees removed around the community, including one in Lynch's backyard, and he saw potential. [More]
Coldwater 3 party
Cavs on fire from deep in win over Celina
By Colin Foster
CELINA - 'Live by the three, die by the three' is an old basketball adage.
The Coldwater Cavaliers lived well by the three on Tuesday night.
The Cavaliers made 8-of-11 three-pointers in the first quarter to build a huge gap quickly and rolled to a 79-41 win over Celina at the Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on December 13th, 2017
Shelley Chaney-Adams
Shelley J. Chaney-Adams, 49, formerly of St. Marys, OH died December 7, 2017 at her residence in Readyville, TN. [More]
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County plans for slew of road projects
Federal funds to cover 80 percent of $2.5M in roadwork
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart is planning for a big year of road projects in 2018 after his department snagged competitive federal aid dollars that will allow him to resurface nearly 20 miles of roads.
Mendon council approves raises
MENDON - Village employees will receive 3 percent pay raises effective the first pay period of 2018.
Village council members approved the measure d
Temporary appropriations OK'd
Village council to act later on final budget
MINSTER - Village council members on Tuesday appropriated just more than $7.9 million to cover day-to-day expenses in 2018 until the final budget is approved.
Pre-school special education classes don't meet targets
COLDWATER - Preschool special-education classes offered by the Mercer County Education Service Center failed to meet education targets due to incorrect reporting, said Sandy Hartings, Coldwater Exempted Village Schools' supervisor of student services.
Hot shooting gives Panthers a win
ROCKFORD - Parkway rebounded from its first loss of the season to pull away for a 91-47 win over Temple Christian in boys' basketball action from Panther Gymnasium in Rockford.
Blackhawks stun Cardinals on buzzer beater
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
Ethan Bowman's three-pointer at the buzzer lifted Mississinawa Valley to its first win of the season in beating New Bremen 50-49 on Tuesday night at Cardinals Gymnasium.
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