Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007
Obituaries on July 3rd, 2007
Clifford Beougher, 85, 1110 Lane Ave., St. Marys, died July 3, 2007, at St. Rit [More]
Johnie Henry Butler, 82, 130 S. Buckeye St., Celina, died at 2:30 p.m. July 2, 2007, at Jay County Hospital, Portland, Ind. [More]
Roger Rasneor, 58, 1008 Hendricks Ave., St. Marys, died at 6:27 a.m. June 30, 2007, at Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Irene D. Schmiesing, 79, South Lincoln Street, Minster, died at 4:15 a.m. July 1, 2007, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Ann H. Tangeman, 96, formerly of 115 N. Mill St., Coldwater, died at 6:40 a.m. July 2, 2007, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
Stories on July 3rd, 2007
Heavy local law enforcement presence expected
Today and Wednesday - the Fourth of July - are the deadliest days of the year to travel on America's highways.
Law enforcement officers are very aw [More]
ST. MARYS - Local fishermen and recreational enthusiasts aren't the only people regularly using Grand Lake St. Marys on warm summer days.
The St. M
ST. MARYS - St. Marys Boat Club member Don Kane, 72, recalls an epiphany he had when he was a little boy sailing with his father off the Eastern Coast - a voyage which transcended the waves, allowing Kane to feel the presence of God, he said.
A 46-year-old Coldwater woman remains in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Auglaize County.
Lisa Cowan, 202 Nort
Down a flag-lined drive at Hecht's Landing, Celina native Teresah Sawicki made stop number one on her first tour as a civilian in 20 years. She is home. [More]
A Celina teenager is listed in fair condition at a Dayton hospital after his motorcycle struck a semitrailer parked on an area roadway.
The mishap occurred at 4:35 p.m. July 2 in the 4000 block of Miller Road, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office reports.
As local residents prepare for Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday, many adults using fireworks and other incendiary novelties will take the usual grave precautions to prevent fires, severe burns and even death - especially around children.
Although residents with certain hearing symptoms may believe they are the result of irrevocable noise-induced-damage, Dr. Peg Meiring urges them to be tested, as they may indicate a much more serious health condition such as cancer.
ST. HENRY - Monday evening's Mercer County ACME sectional elimination games at the Wally Post Athletic Complex came down to execution.
The Marion Local Flyers and Fort Recovery Indians executed offensively when the game was on the line and as a result they were able to pull off upsets.
Grand Lake rallies to tie game in ninth, loses exhibition in 12th to Military All-Stars
What is it with extra inning games and the Grand Lake Mariners?
For the third time in three weeks, the Mariners could not contain a game in nine innings after rallying from down 3-0 early to tie the United States Military All-Stars at 4-all after nine innings.
It's not often at Jim Hoess Field that the opposing team gets as much, if not more, cheering from the fans than the Grand Lake Mariners.
Considering who the opponent was on Monday, it was understandable. [More]
Producers ponder different feeding options; may sell cows to get by
This year's diminished hay crop may force Mercer County dairy farmers who grow their own hay for feed to make other arrangements.
Producers have re
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Marion Local grad Cory Luebke earned his first professional win on Monday night as the Eugene Emeralds beat the Yakima Bears 3-2 in Northwest League action at Civic Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
NEW BREMEN - Lions, tigers and dinosaurs, oh my!
Topsy Turvy Toys, located in the Amsterdam Center shopping center, offers something for all age groups from castles and knights to dolls and developmental toys.
Local pictures on July 3rd, 2007