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Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
County expects millions in infrastructure funding
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart is gearing up for a big year of road and bridge projects to be paid in part with millions of dollars in state and federal funds his office secured.
"It's our biggest budgeted year that I've ever seen here and I'm sure probably ever because we're up around $20 million and I've never seen it to that level for just our budget," Wiechart said. [More]
Rockford man, 31, dies from injuries
By Leslie Gartrell
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - A Rockford man involved in a two-vehicle crash on Frahm Pike and State Route 118 on Jan. 16 has died.
Joseph Steiner, 31, died on Jan. 25 after spending 10 days in an intensive care unit, according to his obituary.
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Obituaries on January 31st, 2023
Cindy Brown
Cindy M. Brown, age 66 of Minster, Ohio, died at 5:23 PM on Sunday, January 28, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Walter Bollenbacher
Walter C. Bollenbacher, 76, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on January 28, 2023 at his home in Celina. [More]
Joseph Steiner
Joseph Daniel Steiner, 31, of Rockford, OH, passed away on January 25, 2023 from a motor vehicle accident after spending 10 days in the ICU. [More]
Joseph Luthman
Joseph P. Luthman "Joe," 68, of Custar, Ohio passed away on January 26, 2023. [More]
Edith Klingler
Edith M. Klingler, 80, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Vancrest in St. Marys surrounded by her loving family. [More]
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Subscriber stories on January 31st, 2023
St. Marys deals with parking issues
ST. MARYS - City council members may ease parking restrictions in the central business district following public comments made at recent council meetings.
Kuhn recommended to fill board of elections seat
WAPAKONETA - Republican Joe Kuhn of Minster on Saturday was recommended to fill a seat on the Auglaize County Board of Elections.
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Bulldogs cruise past Titans
CELINA - After pinfalls and voids took up the majority of Monday's Western Buckeye League wrestling match between Celina and Ottawa-Glandorf, the varsity contest ended with a great battle.
Panthers hold off Cougars
ROCKFORD - Parkway led wire to wire, but Van Wert never let the Panthers get comfortable.
The Cougars capitalized on some untimely turnovers to cut
Area Roundup
Second quarter lifts Flyers past Rockets
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local pulled away in the second quarter and never looked back, improving to 14-3 on the season with a 53-39 win over Anna in boys basketball on Monday night in Anna's Hangar.
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