Saturday, November 26th, 2011
By Margie Wuebker
Chris Hamberg likens crime solving to putting together a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes the pieces fit together easily; other times they defy placement despite multiple attempts.
Hamberg, a former detective with the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, is embarking on a new job with the Ohio Bureau of Investigation and Identification (BCI & I) headquartered in London. He began his new duties Monday and will be assigned to the department's regional office in Bowling Green after orientation and training. [More]
Obituaries on November 26th, 2011
Janet M. Schmackers, 70, of Maria Stein, died Nov. 25, 2011, in Lima.
She was [More]
Richard Sylvester Barna, 75, of Celina, formerly of Rockford, died at 11:31 a.m. Nov. 25, 2011. [More]
Roger R. Heitkamp, 65, of Fort Loramie, died Nov. 25, 2011, at Wilson Memorial [More]
Irma A. Wendeln, 76, of Maria Stein, died at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 25, 2011, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Local pictures on November 26th, 2011
Subscriber stories on November 26th, 2011
Seven candidates have filed their intentions to seek various elected positions in Mercer County.
Dec. 7 is the deadline for partisan candidates to
CELINA - Work on the Hierholzer Street project is nearly complete, with just 300 feet of sidewalk needing poured, Celina Public Works Superintendent Joe Wolfe said.
Division V State Semifinals at Lima Stadium
LIMA - The first quarter between Coldwater and Hicksville was a draw.
The Cavaliers made sure the second quarter was a TKO.
Three touchdowns in a
26th Annual OVISCO Classic
CELINA - The jump ball went up and the Celina girls' basketball team was off to the races.
Celina's pressure defense forced 34 turnovers and the Bulldogs thrashed Greenville 89-46 on the opening night of the 26th Annual OVISCO Classic on Friday night at the Fieldhouse.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Elida Bulldogs watched a 35-21 lead at halftime evaporate as Springfield Shawnee's Brad Jarzab dominated the second half to rally the Braves to a 56-42 victory in the Division III state semifinals at Alexander Stadium in Piqua on Friday night.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local used a 15-7 advantage in the fourth quarter to pull away and open the high school girls' basketball season with a 55-42 win over Fort Loramie on Friday night.