Thursday, November 6th, 2008
Obituaries on November 6th, 2008
Arthur Bruening, 83, 7651 North Start-Fort Loramie Road, Yorkshire, died at 2:35 a.m. Nov. 5, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
John "Jack" Heuker, 55, 48 E. Wayne St., Chickasaw, died Nov. 5, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Stories on November 6th, 2008
ROCKFORD - The Parkway FFA recycling program has grown big time over the past 18 months, saving money for the school and providing a new community service. [More]
The local health department is taking steps to help area schools create a policy on tuberculosis (TB) testing for foreign-born staff and students - despite a recently-relaxed change in Ohio law.
NEW BREMEN - Students who test positive for alcohol at any high school dance may be charged with underage consumption by the police, Superintendent Ann Harvey says. [More]
Renter/farmer Jonny Dicke can continue to farm 12.8 acres
Mercer County commissioners this week approved the renewal of an agricultural lease agreement for county-owned land in Jefferson Township.
The terms of the lease with renter/farmer Jonny Dicke for the 12.8 acres near the RJ Corman building east of Celina is for $115 per tillable acre.
It's not déjà vu for the Marion Local Flyers, although the field for the Division IV state semifinals on Friday will look awfully familiar.
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Versailles may be the newcomer to the Division III state volleyball final four this weekend, but its reputation as a perennial regional visitor is looked upon to be a factor for success.
St. Marys vs. Big Walnut, Saturday, 7 p.m. Indian Lake Stadium, Lewistown
The path in 2008 is taking a similar turn as 2006 as the Roughriders will face the Golden Eagles in Week 12. Two years ago, Big Walnut beat St. Marys 34-20 at Lima Stadium.
Coldwater vs. Oakwood, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Alexander Stadium/Purk Field, Piqua
The Lumberjacks have experience against Midwest Athletic Conference teams, being a Week One opponent of Versailles during the regular season.
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Marion Local vs. Waynesville, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sidney Memorial Stadium
After getting a bit of revenge in beating Anna after the Rockets beat the Flyers in Week 10, Marion Local will face off against a Waynesville Spartans team that posted its first-ever playoff win in dominating West Liberty-Salem 34-9 on Saturday.
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