Wednesday, September 7th, 2022
Rockford to replace old 1931 water tower
By Erin Gardner
ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday night passed an emergency resolution to award a $1.25 million contract to Caldwell Tanks of Louisville, Kentucky, to replace the village's water tower.
Village administrator Aaron Temple said the water tower reconstruction project, which will be built near Shanes Park, involves a complete remodel. [More]
Celina recovers from rough start to beat Indians
By Tom Haines
FORT RECOVERY - For one set, Fort Recovery had Celina on its heels and out of sorts.
But when the Bulldogs found their footing, they never looked back.
Celina cruised to wins in the next two sets and pulled away late in the fourth for a 16-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-16 win in a Tuesday night volleyball match at Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on September 7th, 2022
Sammie K. Maddy, age 79, of Harrod, Ohio, passed away on September 2, 2022, at 10:30 am, at her residence. [More]
Stan A. Chalk, 70, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died 9:47 A.M. Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Donnie Gene Springer, entered Heaven to be with his Savior Jesus Christ at 5:30 p.m., August 31, at his home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. [More]
Local pictures on September 7th, 2022
Subscriber stories on September 7th, 2022
MINSTER - At a time when inflation continues to climb, councilors received a pleasant surprise Tuesday night when it was reported a bid for a water treatment plant equipment replacement came in at less than half of the estimated cost.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday morning approved the public defenders commission to proceed with the process of hiring a public defender for the county.
NEW BREMEN - The St. Marys volleyball team entered Tuesday's game having won four of five contests.
But trying to win at Cardinal Gymnasium is a whole different animal. Trying to beat New Bremen on any court is a challenge, for that matter.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater picked up a 208-285 win in girls golf action over St. Marys on Tuesday on the front nine at the Mercer County Elks.