Saturday, November 7th, 2009
By William Kincaid
A science experiment is under way inside the semitrailer parked next to Celina's water treatment plant along U.S. 127.
The work is part of a pilot study to find new, cheaper ways to remove algae and organic material from Grand Lake's water before it is turned into city drinking water. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
RICHWOOD - St. Henry had its defense rolling from the opening kickoff.
The offense took a little bit longer, but rolled as well.
The Redskins got three touchdown catches from Victor Fortkamp and held the Wildcats to less than 135 yards of total offense to pull away for a 28-3 win in the first round of the Division V state playoffs at North Union High School on Friday night. [More]
Obituaries on November 7th, 2009
Dorothy D. Craft, 84, Van Wert, died at 8:55 a.m. Nov. 6, 2009, at VanCrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. [More]
Jack Kuenning, 68, 1112 Motz St., St. Marys, died Nov. 5, 2009, at Joint Townsh [More]
Eldon Dale Levi, 74, 210 Mill St., Celina, died at 4:42 p.m. Nov. 5, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Otmar L. Overman, 88, 1441 state Route 716, Maria Stein, died at 2:50 a.m. Nov. 6, 2009, at Heritage Manor, Minster. [More]
Local pictures on November 7th, 2009
Subscriber stories on November 7th, 2009
MERCER - Hickory nuts are hard to come by and it's even harder to shell them and pick out the nut meats. So a hickory nut cake is a real treat, especially if it's made by an experienced baker.
A Mendon resident's objection to a ditch project assessment was rejected during a final meeting on the issue this week at the Mercer County commissioner's office.
A local hospital was court-ordered to release medical records of a St. Marys man who was treated there after allegedly planting a bomb at a gas station in December.
COLDWATER - The Coldwater football team has made a habit of getting out to a quick start this season and the Cavaliers were at it again on Friday night.
All-Midwest Athletic Conference Football
Compiled by Ryan Hines
The Delphos St. John's Blue Jays swept through the regular season with a 10-0 record and won the outright Midwest Athletic