Monday, October 27th, 2008
By Margie Wuebker
Pooches in all shapes and sizes came to the Mercer County Fairgrounds on Saturday afternoon to strut their stuff at the 2008 Dog Walk and Family Fall Fest sponsored by the Animal Protection League of Mercer County.
What a day for canines as they bided their time with doggie pedicures, free hayrides, turns around the agility course, professional pet photos and a chance to win prizes in categories ranging from cutest dog to best trick. [More]
By Bruce Monnin
TROY - Area cross country teams faced a difficult test at the Division III regional meet at Troy.
None of the area boys' teams could overcome the champions from Russia, but the St. Henry, New Bremen and Minster teams all finished in the top four to advance to next week's state meet. [More]
Obituaries on October 27th, 2008
Estae Bollenbache, 92, of Rockford, died at 6:45 on Oct. 27, 2008.
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Jeanette E. Crusie, 76, 01687 Greenville Road, St. Marys, died at 6:07 a.m. Oct. 26, 2008, at her residence. [More]
Gertrude Palmer, 92 died at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 25, 2008, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Living Community. [More]
William G. Winget, 62, 3448 St. Anthony Road, Celina, died at 9:50 p.m. Oct. 24, 2008, at his son's residence in Celina. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Local pictures on October 27th, 2008
Subscriber stories on October 27th, 2008
Snow in the forecast, local weatherman says
Autumn is playing a little trick or treat of its own with a chance of snow showers in the forecast tonight and Tuesday.
A cold front that moved int
Issue 1 is a proposed constitutional amendment that establishes earlier filing deadlines for statewide ballot issues.
If approved, citizen-initiate
COLDWATER - The Marion Local Flyers notched their fifth district championship in the last nine years with a resounding three-game win over the Crestview Knights on Saturday at The Palace in Coldwater.
FINDLAY - Celina and Tiffin Columbian had identical 20-4 records entering their Division II district final matchup at Liberty-Benton High School on Saturday.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boys cross country team will be represented at the Division I state cross country meet after junior Andrew Goodwin took the final qualifying spot at the Pickerington Regional meet on Saturday.
ELIDA - The St. Marys girls soccer team made a little history Saturday afternoon, and in the process they exorcised a few demons.
The Roughriders p
LEXINGTON - The run for the Celina girls soccer team ended on Saturday at the Division I district final as the Bulldogs lost 2-0 to the Lexington Lady Lex at the Lexington Soccer Complex.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Henry Redskins advance to their second straight Division III Regional semifinal after dispatching Liberty Center on Saturday at the District final at the Grand Canyon in Napoleon on Saturday.