Thursday, February 28th, 2019
Windy Point project would help improve lake water quality
By William Kincaid
MONTEZUMA - County officials aim to restore a swath of wetlands at Windy Point to enhance lake-area habitat and water quality by cutting nutrient loading tied to lake pollution.
"The project will restore 14.3 acres of wetlands and upland habitat [More]
Retiring VP/CFO attends last meeting
By Sydney Albert
COLDWATER - At his final board of governors meeting, senior vice president and chief financial officer George Boyles thanked board members for their support over the years and commended the Mercer Health staff for striving to improve the health care of local patients. [More]
Obituaries on February 28th, 2019
Judy A. (McQueen) Hardwick, age 73 of Union, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. [More]
Giles Ronnebaum, age 90, of Montezuma died at Lima Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. [More]
Erma Klosterman, 90, Celina, died at 2:25 p.m. Feb. 27, 2019, at The Gardens at [More]
Mary L. Longendelpher, 73, Celina, died at 8:27 p.m. Feb. 26, 2019, at The Gard [More]
Evelyn E. Rupert, 94, St. Marys, died at 6:05 a.m. Feb. 26, 2019, at Vancrest o [More]
Local pictures on February 28th, 2019
Subscriber stories on February 28th, 2019
CARTHAGENA - The Grand Lake area may not offer many activities honoring February's Black History Month, but the region does have a deep history with the Underground Railroad movement.
CELINA - A year shy of the club's 60th anniversary, Mercer County Elks Manager Kirk Stucke has a few surprises up his sleeves for members this year.
Stucke spoke to Celina Rotarians this week about new events in store for 2019 at the 18-hole public golf course located along U.S. 127.
CELINA - Newly appointed Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda will visit Celina for an informal meet-and-greet at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Mercer County Central Services Building, 220 W. Livingston St., Celina.
MINSTER - Board of education members approved a memorandum of understanding during a special meeting on Wednesday morning that set makeup hours for teachers but would not affect students.
Bryan edges St. Marys
LIMA - Just when St. Marys looked to be in control of the game, Bryan picked up its game and took advantage of some Roughrider miscues.
Caleb Zuver
Commentary
The 2014-2015 area class featured a handful of really great basketball players.
St. Henry's Ryan Mikesell, Marion Local's Luke Knapke, New Bremen's Carson Manger and Celina's Ryan Hoyng have achieved greatness at the next level, too.