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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
Public gets a look at new child visitation center
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A new visitation center will offer a more inviting environment for parents and children to bond during court-mandated visitations, Mercer County Job and Family Services officials say.
County commissioners last year approved director Angela Nickell's request to convert part of a basement storage room in the Mercer County Central Services Building. The space will host visits between parents and children who are under foster care. [More]
Cats top Flyers
Brown hurls another complete game for Minster
By Colin Foster
MARIA STEIN - Minster coach Mike Wiss has been looking for a clear-cut ace on his pitching staff to emerge ever since the graduation of Aaron Ernst last year.
Sophomore left-hander Austin Brown is making his case.
Coming off a no-hitter against Versailles last week, Brown encored with a complete-game, three-hit effort in a 7-1 victory over Marion Local on Tuesday at the Airport in Maria Stein. [More]
Obituaries on April 25th, 2018
Heaven Bolinger
Heaven Leigh Bolinger, 18, St. Marys, died on April 23, 2018, from injuries suf [More]
Martha Kuether
Martha K. (Martin) Kuether, age 67, Yorkshire, passed away of natural causes Monday afternoon, April 23, 2018, at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Ohio. [More]
Lois Napier
Lois Napier, 67, St. Marys, died on April 23, 2018, at her residence.
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Joanne Vondenhuevel
Joanne E. "Jo" Vondenhuevel age 83 of New Bremen, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 5:05 A.M. at Elmwood of New Bremen. [More]
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Council seeks more alcohol permit info
Celina CVS officials say beer, wine sales would spur economic development
CELINA - City council members want more details about CVS Pharmacy's plan to sell alcohol at its 1020 N. Main St. site before endorsing its application to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control.
Coldwater man's rape trial begins
12-year-old alleged victim testifies
CELINA - A 12-year-old girl took the stand in Mercer County Common Pleas Court as a Coldwater man charged with two counts of rape of a person younger than 13 involving the girl stood trial on Tuesday.
Ruler Foods to reopen
CELINA - The Ruler Food store on Havemann Road will have its grand reopening on Thursday, almost six months after the branch sustained serious damage in the tornado that swept through town in November.
Need for St. Marys levy cited at forum
ST. MARYS - About two dozen school district residents turned out on Tuesday night to learn about the proposed earned income tax issue on the May 8 ballot.
Leaders gather to discuss economic development
CELINA - More than 250 local business leaders, elected officials and students attended Tuesday's 2018 Mercer County Community Development Department's spring breakfast forum, an annual event that brings community members from local counties together to mingle and discuss area development.
Boil advisory affects part of Coldwater
COLDWATER - Village officials issued a 48-hour boil advisory on Tuesday after a water main break.
Village manager/engineer Eric Thomas said the al
Mendon council learns village will likely receive $500K grant
MENDON - Village council members on Tuesday learned the town likely will receive a $500,000 Ohio Public Works Commission grant to help fund a new water tower.
Rockford levy renewal won't be on ballot
ROCKFORD - Village officials will postpone seeking a renewal for the town's 2.8-mill levy after learning it will expire a year later than they had thought.
Cavaliers shut out Cardinals
COLDWATER - Maddie Steinke scattered four hits through seven innings and Coldwater used consecutive, three-run innings to improve to 3-1 in MAC softball play with a 6-0 win over New Bremen at Lady Cav Diamond on Tuesday.
Bulldogs sweep in track
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Celina continued its dominance in Western Buckeye League track meets by sweeping a league triangular with St. Marys and Shawnee on Tuesday night at the Varsity Track.
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