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Wednesday, August 19th, 2020
Governor says let 'em play
Fall high school sports are a go
From staff reports
COLUMBUS - All Ohio high school sports can take place this fall, with an option for sports such as football or soccer to be delayed until the spring if school officials wish, Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday in one of his most-anticipated coronavirus-related announcements that came just days before the start of the school year. [More]
Eighth Auglaize death is reported
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - An eighth death from COVID-19 was reported in Auglaize County on Tuesday, and three new cases raised the county's confirmed number of cases to 305.
The number of Mercer County cases increased marginally, as five new cases raised the county's total to 689. [More]
Obituaries on August 19th, 2020
Richard Yount
Richard "Dick" H. Yount, age 101 of Bradford, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home. [More]
Ronald Rupard
Ronald K. Rupard, 49, of St. Marys, OH died 2:16 a.m. Friday August 14, 2020 at [More]
Marilyn Butler
Marilyn Morgan Butler, age 93, of rural Rockford, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. [More]
Deb Martin
Deb Martin, 57, Celina, died Aug. 17, 2020, at her residence.
Arrangements [More]
Edward Voisard
Edward Voisard, 90, St. Marys, died Aug. 18, 2020 at Otterbein St. Marys Senior [More]
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Elections board kerfuffle over adding clerk post
Stalemate as vote is split along party lines
CELINA - A motion to hire a second Mercer County Board of Elections clerk ended in stalemate on Tuesday morning after a vote split along party lines.
St. Marys board parks proposed ordinance
ST. MARYS - A proposed ordinance to ban residents from parking vehicles on any unimproved surface including in their yards has been tabled after being sent back to committee.
Courthouse auditorium to be Election HQ
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members will convert the courthouse auditorium into an elections nerve center where early in-person voting and absentee ballot will be processed.
Legislation will allow village to join group
ROCKFORD - Village council members will soon vote on legislation that would allow them to join Mercer County's Community Improvement Corp.
Legislat
Minster approves grants to aid small businesses
MINSTER - Council members approved a plan on Tuesday night to use federal funds to offer grants to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Area Roundup
Tough home opener
Celina tennis team shut out by Trojans
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls tennis team opened the home portion of their schedule at the Booster Club Tennis Complex by hosting Findlay in non-league play on Tuesday.
Grand Lake Marathon canceled
The organizers of the 2020 Grand Lake Marathon has cancelled all events for this year's events, according to a statement on the event website.
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