Friday, March 14th, 2008
Obituaries on March 14th, 2008
The memorial service for former Celina resident Willa I. Deitsch, originally scheduled for March 8 but canceled due to the winter storm, has been rescheduled. [More]
Matthew Bernard Huelskamp, 22, of Huber Heights, died at 7:51 a.m. March 12, 2008, at home. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Lawrence "Larry" May, 73, of Hasis Road, Celina, died at 12:15 a.m. March 12, 2008, at Lima Memorial Health Systems. [More]
Leonard F. Wilfong, 81, 104 Harrison St., Fort Recovery, died at 1:20 p.m. March 13, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Kenneth D. Wilkens, 81, 2123 Deerfield Court, St. Marys, died at 5:30 a.m. March 13, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Stories on March 14th, 2008
ST. HENRY - Glancing out the rectory window at last week's glistening snow brought a shiver to the Rev. Benedict Magabe, the new associate priest in St. Henry who arrived in Ohio on Feb. 15. [More]
One of Carlyle Group's funds has crashed due primarily to its involvement in the subprime market; however, Carlyle says this defeat does not affect any of their other holdings, which includes the former Goodyear division plant in St. Marys.
300 percent increase announced by state 10 days before effective date
Ohio teachers' license fees have increased significantly following a decree from Columbus, a move the state teachers' organization wants rolled back.
Every municipality in Mercer County except Chickasaw has agreed to allow Miami County to take over the inspection process of commercial buildings from the state.
COLDWATER - A new competitive cheerleading sport is being added to the school's extracurricular activities this summer and an intramural tennis team could be coming soon as well.
For the past several years I have grown sweet potato plants for my garden and after speaking with a fellow gardener the other day, I was reminded that now is the time to start growing those plants again.
Rangers rip Raiders in the semis for berth in championship game
COLUMBUS - For the first time in 61 years, the New Knoxville boys basketball team has a chance to finish what it started.
The Rangers had an 11-poi [More]
COLUMBUS - New Knoxville head coach Dan Hegemier told his team that in order to play for a state championship on Saturday, that the Rangers would need to play a good defensive game against Wayne Trace on Thursday.
Local pictures on March 14th, 2008