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Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
Traveling circus a throwback to days of big tops
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - The bright lights, dazzling costumes and larger-than-life, gravity-defying acts proved the perfect 90-minute escape from everyday life for more than 100 people gathered Monday at the Mercer County Fairgrounds.
The Great Pages Circus came to Celina to perform a total of four shows Monday and Tuesday. The acts included aerial acrobats, jugglers, camels, ponies, dogs, motorcycle daredevils, a trio of clowns, contortionists, tightwire dancers and balancing performers. [More]
Everman outduels Ross
Flyers scratch out two runs to beat Cardinals
By Tom Haines
MARIA STEIN - New Bremen's Alayna Ross struck out 10 batters and held Marion Local to two hits, but Haley Everman was even better.
Everman struck out 12 and kept the Cardinals off the scoreboard to give the Flyers a 2-0 win in a Midwest Athletic Conference softball game on Tuesday. [More]
Obituaries on April 17th, 2024
Max Glancy
Max W. Glancy, 95, Hartford City, Ind., died April 11, 2024, at his home.
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Minster considers change in semi route
MINSTER - In response to traffic safety concerns in town, village councilors began the process Tuesday night to ban semitrailer traffic in front of the schools and swimming pool and to establish two new four-way stops.
Board OKs 3-year deals for 3 school officials
MINSTER- School board members awarded three-year contracts to three administrators at this week's regular meeting and also granted administrative raises across the board.
Board of elections could move to new HQ
CELINA - The Mercer County Board of Elections could potentially move their office from the courthouse to a new location, such as the Central Services Building or a newly constructed building next to the courthouse.
Auglaize to get $187K in disaster funds post tornado
Auglaize County will receive $187,500 in state disaster funds following a March 14 tornado that started north of Botkins and ended near West Mansfield in Logan County, causing three deaths there.
Three people hospitalized, 1 airlifted after a three-vehicle accident
ST. HENRY - Four people were taken to Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater, one of which was then airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, following a three-vehicle accident outside of St. Henry on Tuesday morning.
Rockford couple whose house violated rules will resolve issue
ROCKFORD - A couple whose newly built home in Shanes Crossing Subdivision had been deemed out of compliance are resolving the issue with their builders, village councilors learned Tuesday.
Cavs run-rule Indians
FORT RECOVERY - Getting a lead before having to play defense is a big advantage for a team.
But scoring five runs before making an out is even better.
Wapak hands Riders first WBL loss
ST. MARYS - Wapakoneta defeated St. Marys 7-3 Tuesday to hand the Roughriders their first loss in Western Buckeye League play.
The error-prone Roug
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Wildcats survive Tigers in extra innings
Compiled by Tom Haines
Addi Inskeep and Mikaela Hoskins hit RBI singles in the ninth inning and Minster beat Versailles 8-6 in a Midwest Athletic Conference softball game in Darke County on Tuesday.
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