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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018
Test aims at hackers
Feds to check county's voting system for online weaknesses
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members on Tuesday morning moved to accept federal services to further safeguard the local voting systems.
The decision to accept U.S. Department of Homeland Security services was made in part at the recommendation of Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted, board chairman Phil Long noted at the board's regular meeting. Also, other county officials gave their OK to proceed with the analysis, director Laura Bruns said. [More]
Obituaries on May 23rd, 2018
Jacob Craft
Jacob T. Craft, 25, of Saint Marys, died suddenly on May 21, 2018, at OSU Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Gary Seitz
Gary J. Seitz, 54, of Springfield passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 20, 2018 in his home. [More]
Virginia Zahn
Virginia A. "Ginny" Zahn, age 77, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died at her home.
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Subscriber stories on May 23rd, 2018
Celina firefighters training with new life-saving strut device
CELINA - Celina firefighters are training with a new $8,000 strut system that could help first responders perform emergency rescues.
Celina Fire Chief Doug Wolters said the new system from Paratech is a specialized piece of rescue equipment that is very versatile.
Celina to graduate 164 seniors on Friday
CELINA - Diplomas are to be given to 164 graduates during Celina High School's annual commencement ceremony at 8 p.m. Friday at the football field.
Memorial High School graduation set Sunday
ST. MARYS - A total of 178 graduates will receive diplomas during a commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Memorial High School gymnasium.
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Ciao Bella opens store in Celina
CELINA - St. Henry-based Ciao Bella Boutique has opened a second store in downtown Celina, meaning fans in northern Mercer and Auglaize counties will no longer have such a long drive to check out the latest fashions.
Rockford native starts fitness center in village
ROCKFORD - A new gym will allow members to work out on their own schedule, mornings, afternoons or nights.
Rock Solid Performance at 193 S. Main St
Minster, Loramie meet at regional
Only one time in his coaching career can Minster coach Mike Wiss recall seeing anything like last Saturday's Division IV district baseball championship game between his Wildcats and Crestview.
Coldwater ready for Chargers
Elida's Ed Sandy Field has been a home away from home for the Coldwater baseball team over the years.
The venue has regularly hosted the Division III district and regional baseball tournaments in which the Cavaliers have appeared.
Cavs top Raiders in tourney tune-up
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater tuned up for its Division III regional game with a 6-3 win over Division IV regional qualifier Russia on Tuesday at Veterans Field in Coldwater.
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