Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
By Shelley Grieshop
Mercer County sales tax revenue is down 2.5 percent compared to last year although officials say the local area is faring much better than most across the state.
The state of Ohio recently reported sales tax revenue lagging 6 percent this year compared with 2008. [More]
By Betty Lawrence
Mary Fisher, 81, of rural Montezuma was presented with the Mercer County Outstanding Senior Citizen award during Senior Citizens Day activities at Romer's at Westlake on Tuesday.
The annual award is given by the Mercer County Council on Aging, whose board members select the recipient. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
BATH TOWNSHIP - The anticipated matchup between Bath and St. Marys, featuring two strong pitchers, lived up to the hype.
The Roughriders drew first blood, but the cut the Wildkittens made was deep enough to plate two runs in the top of the fourth to eliminate the Roughriders 2-1 in the Division II district semifinals at Bath High School on Tuesday afternoon. [More]
Obituaries on May 20th, 2009
Esther D. Abels, 92, of Coldwater, died at 11:42 p.m. May 18, 2009, at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Joyce C. Doenges, 81, of 408 Jackson St., Wapakoneta, died at 12:10 a.m. May 20 [More]
Henry A. Meinerding, 82, of Versailles and, formerly, of Palestine, died at 5:05 a.m. May 19, 2009, at Versailles Health Care Center. [More]
Arturo T. "Art" Presas, 72, 175 Oakwood Drive, Fort Loramie, died at 11:07 p.m. [More]
Jean Marie Shindeldecker, 90, 218 Walnut St., Rockford, died at 6:20 a.m. May 18, 2009, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Local pictures on May 20th, 2009
Subscriber stories on May 20th, 2009
MINSTER - After years of discussion, the Miami and Erie Canal could be receiving a much needed facelift.
Village councilors Tuesday night heard a
Graduation will take place Sunday at New Bremen High School for the 71 members of the Class of 2009.
Baccalaureate ceremonies begin at 1:30 p.m. in the James F. Dicke Auditorium followed by 2:30 p.m. commencement exercises in the high school gym.
Road salt will cost considerably more for this winter than it did last year, according to bids opened Tuesday by the Mercer County commissioners.
St. Henry schools board of education spent much of their time Monday night approving a host of staff changes for the coming school year.
The action is commonplace for schools this time of year.
MINSTER - School officials continue to await audit results from the now defunct community school, according to comments made at a school board meeting Monday night.
Mercer and Auglaize counties have been awarded more than $56,000 for recycling and litter prevention efforts.
The two counties, along with 20 others across the state, will receive Ohio Department of Natural Resources Community Development Grants to expand or revitalize current recycling programs.
Minor injuries were reported when a train struck the rear corner of an ambulance. The accident occurred at 9:31 a.m. May 19 along St. Anthony Road, east of Fleetfoot Road, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office reports.
NEW BREMEN - It's almost becoming old news for the Parkway softball team but it happened again on Tuesday afternoon as another late-inning rally pushed the Panthers to a tournament victory.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys scored five times in the top of the third to get to .500 in the WBL with a 5-1 win at Van Wert in makeup action on Tuesday.