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Friday, May 3rd, 2019
Community prays
Service held to lift up those hurt by flooding
By Leslie Gartrell
MARIA STEIN - Dozens of people gathered to pray for those affected by recent flooding during a community prayer service at the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics on Thursday evening.
Matt Hess, coordinator of ministry and hospitality, said the service was put together in about 72 hours. Hess felt a sense of urgency to acknowledge the recent flooding, and the community prayer service was the response. [More]
Big performances all around
Marion boys, Coldwater girls win Mercer County bragging rights
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Area track and field fans know Robby LeFevre can sprint.
It turns out he can hurdle as well.  
The Fort Recovery senior defended his 100- and 200-meter dash titles, ran the winning leg in the 4x100 relay and also took first in the 300 hurdles at the Mercer County Knights of Columbus Meet on Thursday. [More]
Obituaries on May 3rd, 2019
Gary Fox Sr.
Gary J Fox Sr., age 87, passed away April 29, 2019 in Fairfield, Ohio.
He was born to the late Peter and Hazel Fox on February 21, 1932 in Mendon, Ohio. [More]
Linus 'Lindy' Hoying
Linus "Lindy" J. Hoying, 92, Fort Loramie, died on May 2, 2019, at Heritage Cen [More]
Gilbert 'Chuck' Lampy
Gilbert Charles "Chuck" Lampy, age 67, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]
Russell Snider
Russell W. Snider Jr., age 96, Celina, passed away 7:15 p.m. April 30, 2019, at Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. [More]
John Stemen
John E. Stemen, 73, Middle Point, died on May 1, 2019, at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert. [More]
Local pictures on May 3rd, 2019
Subscriber stories on May 3rd, 2019
Ag tour focuses on SWCD staff's conservation work
CELINA - Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District Technician Matt Heckler said he spends the bulk of his time dealing with drainage projects involving failing tile mains, many nearly 100 years old.
Man indicted for arson in area mobile home fire
CELINA - A Germantown man has been indicted by a Mercer County grand jury on arson charges in connection with a fire that destroyed a Montezuma mobile home in March.
Celina schools gain grant for buses
Diesel units to be updated
CELINA - Celina City Schools has been awarded a $60,000 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to replace old school buses.
The district is on
Celina man faces charges in break-ins
SALEM TOWNSHIP - A Celina man and another man were arrested on Tuesday and charged with breaking and entering into several outbuildings and an unoccupied home.
Marion knocks off WBL-leading Celina
MARIA STEIN - A couple weeks back, Marion Local challenged MAC-leading Minster.
On Thursday, the Flyers defeated one of the WBL's top teams.
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Cavs clinch piece of MAC title
NEW BREMEN - Coldwater baseball coach Brian Harlamert has talked about his senior leadership all season. Thursday night it was the senior battery of
Area Roundup
Indians' win gives Wildcats 2nd straight outright title
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster softball team locked up the outright Midwest Athletic Conference championship on Thursday night.
Roughrider duo inks with Bluffton
ST. MARYS - Nick Myers and Braden Wietholder were key members of St. Marys gridiron success last fall.
The duo hopes to have similar results at Bluffton University.
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