Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Possible tornado causes damage in Mercer, Auglaize counties
By William Kincaid
CELINA - One local business was destroyed, a barn was flattened, roofs were ripped off homes and trees were snapped during an apparent tornado Tuesday night. No injuries were reported.
Officials continue to assess the extensive damage in northern Mercer and Auglaize counties this morning. [More]
Buildings destroyed; no injuries reported
By Margie Wuebker
CELINA - Celina resident Tom Rable surveyed the storm damage to his home this morning and said, "Thank God, we're all safe and sound."
A heavy tree smashed onto the enclosed back porch and spacious kitchen of the split-level home shortly before midnight. The residence at 912 E. Livingston St. has been home to Rable and his wife Rosann since October 1996. [More]
Obituaries on April 20th, 2011
Paul R. Koenig, 87, New Bremen, died at 7:36 p.m. April 18, 2011, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Mildred K. Homan, 88, Coldwater, died April 19, 2011, at Briarwood Village, Col [More]
Gary W. Howard, 55, Fort Loramie, died April 18, 2011, at his residence.
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Local pictures on April 20th, 2011
Subscriber stories on April 20th, 2011
WAPAKONETA - The man charged with violently beating and killing Steven Casad of St. Marys last fall formerly was his good friend and drinking buddy, jurors were told Tuesday in the second day of the ongoing murder trial.
MINSTER - The arrival of spring has brought numerous construction projects throughout the community, according to reports presented to Minster Village Council on Tuesday night.
MARIA STEIN - There could be a building in the future for FFA students at Marion Local High School, according to reports presented when the Marion Community Development Organization (MCDO) held its April meeting.
ROCKFORD - School officials discussed updating the wireless capacity for the school computers.
Technology coordinator Talan Bates told board member
An area man faces seven years in prison after his recent appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Timothy A. Workman, 50, of Van Wert, offered no comment prior to his April 8 sentencing on an attempted rape charge.
ROCKFORD - Rockford village council members on Tuesday learned construction will begin as soon as the weather breaks on the new splash pad at Shanes Park.
MINSTER - Mile Creek Animal Hospital opened this month at 4265 state Route 66, Minster, with the latest technology and a staff of three to care for small animals.