Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
By Margie Wuebker
LIMA - Jurors in the aggravated murder case of Dr. Mark Wangler will hear a retired orthopedic surgeon testify regarding a conversation he had with the anesthesiologist in the weeks prior to Kathy Wangler's September 2006 death due to carbon monoxide poisoning. [More]
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - Two people from Portland, Ind., were indicted on Tuesday with charges stemming from a 2009 investigation into the practices of VonderHaar Meat Market in Fort Recovery.
Darren M. Sain, 50, and LaDonna L. Williams, 51, were both charged with engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, a second degree felony, and theft, a fifth degree felony. Sain and Williams managed the operation for owner John Bihn. [More]
Division IV Boys District at Wapakoneta High School
By Randy Bruns
WAPAKONETA - The two Division IV district semifinal games played at Redskin Gymnasium on Tuesday night showed why it doesn't get much better than high school tournament basketball.
In the first game, the Spencerville Bearcats overcame a 13-point deficit in the third quarter before rallying to defeat the New Knoxville Rangers 60-57 in overtime. [More]
Obituaries on March 9th, 2011
Roscoe S. Smith, 71, Sidney, died at 10:47 p.m. March 7, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Martha Ann Willis, 100, St. Marys, died at 10:38 p.m. March 7, 2011, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Mary R. Bergman, 90, Fort Recovery, died at 5:10 p.m. March 7, 2011, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Former Coldwater resident James D. Slavik, DVM, 80, St. Marys, died at 1:30 a.m. March 8, 2011, at Otterbein in St. Marys. [More]
Alberta M. Clay, 92, Mendon, died at 7:57 p.m. March 7, 2011, at Colonial Nursing Center in Rockford. [More]
Ruth A. Pendergraft, 71, Wapakoneta, died at 10:26 a.m. March 6, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
St. Marys native Ruth Anne Spray, 85, Grand Junction, Colo., died March 3, 2011, at her daughter's home in Grand Junction, Colo. [More]
Stevie D. "Buck" Morgan, 56, Celina, died at 4:47 p.m. March 7, 2011, at the Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on March 9th, 2011
Subscriber stories on March 9th, 2011
Mercer County had the lowest unemployment rate in the state for January at 6.8 percent, according to figures released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
FORT RECOVERY - Long-time emergency communication problems in southern Mercer County may soon be over.
A Multi-Agency Radio Communications System (
Council wants to fine residents who do not clean up after pets
NEW BREMEN - Pet owners who fail to clean up after their dogs and cats could find themselves in mayor's court.
Council member Delores Stienecker and local resident Dr. Ron Riebel said during Tuesday night's village council meeting that something needs to be done.
Celina
CELINA - Public consultant Robin Elston said city officials are making strides to improve communication with the public.
Elston, who was hired to h
Fort Recovery
FORT RECOVERY - Principals Matt Triplett and Jeff Hobs were both given three-year contracts by board of education members on Monday night.  After comi
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools is in a waiting period, according to the superintendent, until Gov. John Kasich unveils possible school cuts in his budget Tuesday and Senate Bill 5 moves through the House.
COLDWATER - These are troubling times for school administrators as politicians wrangle with the state budget and Senate Bill 5.
"There is a lot goi
CELINA - Don DeArmond and Tina Hay of Celina have their new business on track to serve food and spirits.
The duo have opened Sidetrack Bar and Grill at 402 S. Main St., Celina, the former Roberts Town Tavern.
Division III Girls Regional at Ohio Northern Univ.
ADA - A dominating first quarter gave Fort Recovery's girls enough of a cushion to defeat Millbury Lake 45-36 in the Division III regional semifinal on Tuesday night at the King Horn Center on the campus of Ohio Northern University.