Friday, December 24th, 2010
Christmases of yore always included a trip to Barr's
By Betty Lawrence
CELINA - For 80 years, downtown Celina was home to a "five and dime" store where many families did their Christmas shopping each year.
The former Barr Co. 5 ยข to $1 Store, which opened in 1914, couldn't survive the onslaught of retail giants and closed in 1994. [More]
Obituaries on December 24th, 2010
Robert H. Langenkamp, 83, Portland, Ind., died Dec. 22, 2010, at Persimmon Ridge Healthcare in Portland, Ind. [More]
Kenneth K. Cordonnier, 73, New Knoxville, died 8 p.m. Dec. 22, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Donna J. Stauffer, 63, Celina, died at 2:53 a.m. Dec. 22, 2010, at the Gardens at Celina. [More]
Local pictures on December 24th, 2010
Subscriber stories on December 24th, 2010
ST. HENRY - The secret is out: this southern Mercer County village is one of the best places to raise kids in Ohio.
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In an effort to save money, Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday chose the lowest bidders to perform herbicide spraying and pavement marking in 2011.
Balance leads Coldwater to best offensive performance of the season
COLDWATER - The Coldwater boys' basketball team delivered an early Christmas gift to first-year head coach Mike Bruns on Thursday night at The Palace
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Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
Minster outplayed Spencerville in the fourth quarter en route to a 62-53 victory on Thursday night.
The game was tied at 45-45 after three quarters of play but the Wildcats outscored the Bearcats 17-8 in the final eight minutes of action.
MARIA STEIN - The struggles of the Marion Local Lady Flyers continued on Thursday night when the hosts dropped a 60-47 decision to the Bath Wildkittens.