Saturday, November 5th, 2011
By Gary R. Rasberry
COVINGTON - After slumping in the latter stages of the regular season, Coldwater players knew it was make-or-break time in the postseason opener.
Coldwater's defense secured an early Covington fumble and the Cavs turned it into a touchdown en route to a convincing 31-7 win over the Buccs in the Division V playoff at Smith Field on Friday. [More]
Obituaries on November 5th, 2011
Edward J. "Bud" Ahlers, 82, Burkettsville, died Nov. 4, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Deborah M. Pleiman Bruns, 61, Englewood, died Nov. 3, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. [More]
Alice J. Gengler, 85, Coldwater, died at 6:47 p.m. Nov. 3, 2011, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Richard J. Huber, 56, Coldwater, died Nov. 2, 2011, at his residence.
He was [More]
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Subscriber stories on November 5th, 2011
ST. HENRY - A serene memorial to honor local veterans soon will grace the landscape in South Park.
Work has begun on the St. Henry Veterans Garden,
Ohio voters on Tuesday will decide whether to keep state legislation that limits collective bargaining and bans strikes by all public employees.
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CELINA - City voters on Tuesday will decide if Celina keeps the additional half percent income tax approved last year for the police and fire departments.
Measure needed to make up for state funding cuts, says township official
MARIA STEIN - Marion Township residents will vote Tuesday on a new, five-year, 1-mill levy for operating expenses.
The levy is needed to compensate for state funding cuts, township fiscal officer Bonnie Garrison said.
CELINA - Neighbors Betty Strawn and Emily Stewart are vying for the office of city auditor in Tuesday's election.
Stewart, a Democrat, and Strawn, a Republican, both live on Royal Lane - Stewart at 605 and Strawn at 604.
Mercer County
Fort Recovery Village renewal levy - operations
The five-year, 2.5-mill levy would generate about $55,000 annually.
A resident with a property valued at $100,000 would continue to pay $87.50 per year.
Voters in St. Marys precinct 1-A will be voting on two issues to allow liquor sales on Sundays.
• Good Food Hospitality Management LLC, (Beer Barrel Pizza) is asking for Sunday sales, on and off premise, for beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor between 10 a.m. and midnight.
Following is a list of candidates running unopposed and open seats that will be filled by appointment after the election.

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Voters will see a variety of issues on Tuesday's ballot. No decision is more important for Celina residents than the income tax initiative.
For the second time in a year, residents will decide whether the city deserves 1 percent or 1.5 percent of their income.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Nick Campbell threw for three touchdowns and rushed for three more as Versailles made a dominating return to the playoffs in beating Region 20's top-seeded West Liberty-Salem 48-21 on Friday in West Liberty.
Last Curtain Call
By the end of today at Hebron Raceway, there's a good chance that the Coldwater Cavaliers, Minster Wildcats or Versailles Tigers will board their respective buses with one of those teams carrying hardware honoring them as the Division III girls' cross country state champions.