Saturday, January 29th, 2022
Family escapes unharmed, dog perishes in blaze
By William Kincaid
ST. MARYS - An estimated 50 firefighters from multiple departments on Friday afternoon fought to extinguish a blaze that left a home destroyed and a family displaced.
Firefighters at about 2:30 p.m. responded to a house fire at 128 Lakewood Court in St. Marys. At least two people were home when the fire started. They managed to escape, reportedly unharmed, according to firefighters at the scene. [More]
New Bremen beats Versailles in 2OT
By Tom Haines
NEW BREMEN - In a battle of Midwest Athletic Conference unbeatens, New Bremen and Versailles didn't disappoint.
New Bremen led for 28:39 in regulation before the Tigers tied it at 49 with 21.8 seconds left, kicking off a wild back-and-forth that spanned two overtimes and went down to the final shot before the Cardinals came away with a 61-58 boys basketball win at the Nest on Friday. [More]
Obituaries on January 29th, 2022
Clem C. Evers Jr., age 90, of St. Wendelin, Ohio, died on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Ricky X. Kittle, 55, Willshire, died Jan. 26, 2022, at his residence.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. [More]
Local pictures on January 29th, 2022
Subscriber stories on January 29th, 2022
Mercer, Auglaize sheriff's offices approved for money
Mercer and Auglaize counties sheriff's departments will receive a combined $111,362 in grant money for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.
CELINA - School officials intend to put up a greenhouse at Celina High School to augment learning, assist various organizations in their endeavors and maybe even inspire career options.
The American Red Cross, still in critical need of blood donations, is offering perks including gift cards to people who donate in February.
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State Route 219 will close between State Route 703 and State Route 703 Feb. 14-27 for a drainage improvement project, according to a news release from the Ohio Department of Transportation.
COLDWATER - The enthusiastic halftime performance from the Troy Pop Rocks jump rope team might have rubbed off on Coldwater.
The Cavaliers outscore
ST. MARYS - Kenton came out firing, but St. Marys had an answer, and the Roughriders were able to hold off the scrappy Wildcats 64-53 Friday night at Grand Lake Health System Court.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
and Tom Haines
Celina's defense struggled at Hermiller Gymnasium Friday night, as the Bulldogs fell 72-35 to Division III fifth-ranked Ottawa-Glandorf in a Western Buckeye League boys basketball game.