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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
Rare condition strikes local child
Four cases confirmed in Ohio
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - A rare neurological condition affecting a small percentage of children in the U.S. has been confirmed in one Mercer County boy.
The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed four cases of acute flaccid myelitis in Ohio, one each in Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Pickaway and Mercer counties. Mercer County epidemiologist Deb Scheer said the local case was recognized in a hospitalized boy between the ages of 1 and 13. [More]
High-level volleyball
By Colin Foster
VAN WERT - St. Henry coach Tricia Rosenbeck was still catching her breath after a thrilling, five-set victory over Marion Local in the Division IV district semifinal when asked if she expected more of the same on Thursday.
"Absolutely," Rosenbeck said without hesitation. "It's going to be the same fight on Thursday."
Fans witnessed eight sets of high-stakes, high-level volleyball on Monday as four of the top-five teams in the state ascended on the Cougar Den. [More]
Obituaries on October 23rd, 2018
Anna Mae Hudson
Anna Mae Hudson, 87, of New Bremen, died 12:00 noon Friday, October 19, 2018, at Elmwood of New Bremen. [More]
Mary Mohrman
Mary Anna Mohrman, 82, of Seattle, died at 9:30 A.M. on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Celina Manor. [More]
Terry Rosengarten
February 4, 1945-October 9, 2018 - It is with heavy hearts that our family announces that Terry J. Rosengarten of Redlands, California, passed away. [More]
Local pictures on October 23rd, 2018
Subscriber stories on October 23rd, 2018
Car chase suspect appears on felonies
CELINA - A Toledo man charged with stealing a car at the scene of an accident in which he was reportedly involved and then leading police on a high-speed chase made his initial appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Monday afternoon.
Celina
City OKs deal for state to help collect taxes
CELINA - City officials aim to enter into a delinquent debt collection agreement with the Ohio Attorney General's office to attempt to reclaim unpaid income taxes of more than $30,000.
New Bremen council approves abatement for Crown expansion
NEW BREMEN - Council members approved a Community Reinvestment Act agreement last night which paves the way for an expansion at Crown Equipment Corp.
Coldwater to apply for state grant
Funds would help pay for all-inclusive playground at park
COLDWATER - Village officials will apply for a $250,000 Ohio Department of Natural Resources grant that would help fund A Park 4 All Abilities' all-inclusive playground at Coldwater Memorial Park.
St. Marys
Council OKs $4.9M in appropriations
ST. MARYS - Council members on Monday approved seven supplemental appropriations totaling more than $4.9 million.
The supplemental appropriation re
Six indicted by grand jury appear in court
CELINA - Six people made initial appearances in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Monday after they had been indicted by a Mercer County grand jury on Thursday.
St. Henry council opposes Issue 1
ST. HENRY - Village council members during Monday's meeting declared their opposition to State Issue 1.
  Village solicitor Richard Delzeith said, i
Forum on Issue 1 planned in Celina
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey and Mercer County Prosecutor Matt Fox will host a community discussion on Issue 1 at 7 p.m. on Monday.
Gre
Riders, Bulldogs bow out of district
ELIDA - The Division II boys district soccer final at Elida on Thursday will be an All-Western Buckeye League matchup.
Unfortunately, it will not be a rematch of the Grand Lake Rivalry.
Area players earn All-District
Area volleyball players received honors as the District 8 Volleyball Coaches Association selected its All-District teams and rosters for the annual All-Star Matches.
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