Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
By William Kincaid
The accountability of Mercer County Board of Elections Director Lynn Wylds and Deputy Director Denise Fullenkamp was questioned Monday afternoon.
Board of elections member Toni Slusser requested the payroll cards and a year's worth of absence of leave forms for Wylds and Fullenkamp prior to the board going into an executive session at the end of the regular meeting. [More]
Four counts involve a girl under the age of 13; Dwayne Lorton shows no emotion at sentencing
By Margie Wuebker
Burkettsville resident Dwayne E. Lorton showed no emotion Monday afternoon as Mercer County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey Ingraham sentenced him to 20 years in prison on four counts of rape. All the incidents involved a girl under the age of 13.
The 41-year-old Lorton, who pleaded no contest last month, also showed no emotion as the victim's grandmother tearfully explained how his actions affected the victim. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
Things looked positive for the Celina girls soccer team after 40 minutes of play. The defense played strong as always-tough Findlay held just a 1-0 lead at the half.
That all changed after Ashley Miller scored her first goal of the game with 361/2 minutes to go in the match. [More]
Obituaries on August 25th, 2009
Louis L. Betz, 76, 408 S. Wayne St., Portland, Ind., died in the emergency room at Jay County Hospital Aug. 24, 2009. [More]
Esther Hoge Dalton, 102, 8911 Roanoke, Bremerton, Wash., died at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21, 2009 at Harrison Hospital, Bremerton. [More]
Ruby I. Freewalt, 88, 1903 Winston Drive, St. Marys, died at 4:20 a.m. Aug. 23, 2009, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Jo Ann Giere, 75, 1213 S. Eola Drive, Orlando, Fla., died at 1:30 a.m. Aug. 22, 2009, at the Village Oaks Assisted Living, Orlando. [More]
Claryce Ann Hickernell, 86, 332 Sunset Drive, Mendon, died at 8:50 a.m. Aug. 24, 2009, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Alberta A. Wehrman, 83, 10664 state Route 364, Fort Loramie, died at 7:15 p.m. Aug. 22, 2009, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. [More]
Gisela E. Woltermann, 83, 215 W. Butler St., Fort Recovery, died Aug. 24, 2009, [More]
Local pictures on August 25th, 2009
Subscriber stories on August 25th, 2009
Board makes changes to November ballot when certifying petitions
Mercer County Board of Elections members made four changes to the November ballot when they certified petitions during a meeting Monday.
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A Darke County man died Monday night when his paraglider collided with another in the area of Grubbs-Rex Road near Arcanum.
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The village of Coldwater will be paying $5,000 less than last year for liability insurance while doubling their coverage from $1 million to $2 million.
A 20-year-old Ohio City man will be sentenced Sept. 16 in connection with a traffic accident that claimed the life of his friend.
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ST. MARYS - Council passed the canal gate ordinance as an emergency after two readings, but not unanimously. One council member voted no.
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Additional suspects rounded up in a series of drug arrests earlier this year appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for sentencing.
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An annual antique tractor run held in Auglaize County has a few changes in store this year including a name change, a different route and a new start time.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina opened Western Buckeye League girls tennis action with a 4-1 win at Defiance on Monday, maintaining a perfect record on the season.