Friday, April 27th, 2012
Subscribers forced to pay more out of pocket or go elsewhere in network
By Amy Kronenberger
A long-time major insurance provider has reached a stalemate with a local hospital, forcing hundreds of employees in the area to pay higher costs or look to another hospital for medical services.
After more than 30 years of working together, Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have severed ties. [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
ST. MARYS - Coldwater's softball team built a 9-1 lead early in the game against St. Marys, but the Cavaliers needed to score a run in the top of the seventh inning to break a 10-10 tie for a 11-10 victory on Thursday at K.C. Geiger Park.
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Obituaries on April 27th, 2012
Byron "Barney" C. Anderson, 88, formerly of Celina, died at 6:20 p.m. April 25, 2012, at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Alma E. Clune, 76, Minster, died at 6:15 p.m. April 25, 2012, at her home.
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Matthias James Pearson, 50, Celina, died at 3:34 p.m. April 24, 2012, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Marilyn A. Sheets, 73, St. Marys, died at 3:30 a.m. April 26, 2012, at her home [More]
Robert Edward Zeller, 81, Celina, died at 11:20 a.m. April 25, 2012, at his home. [More]
Judith A. Martin, 70, Celina, died at 5:55 p.m. April 25, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
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Subscriber stories on April 27th, 2012
Mercer County
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday vowed support for the construction of a new multi-million dollar engineering facility along Mud Pike Road.
CELINA - Local governments and residents may enjoy lower electricity rates as competition heats up in the industry.
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CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday gave final approval for a $48,000 revolving loan to a local restaurant owner seeking to make renovations.
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MENDON - Seven area companies are seeking a contract with the county to install new sidewalks in the village's downtown.
The bids were opened Thursday at the Mercer County Commissioners' office. The contract will be awarded in the coming weeks after the bids are reviewed by county engineers.
COLDWATER - The new location for Holy Trinity Food Pantry will be blessed Saturday morning.
The pantry moved from the old bus garage near Coldwater schools to the east wing of the old Briarwood nursing home in January.
CELINA - With a huge Western Buckeye League matchup scheduled for today against Shawnee, Celina's softball coach Nicole Driggs was hoping that her girls would be focused on Marion Local during Thursday's nonconference battle.
ST. HENRY - After four innings of a pitching duel, St. Henry's bats came to life in the bottom of the fifth as the Redskins scored eight times en route to a 10-1 win over Fort Recovery on Thursday in Midwest Athletic Conference baseball action at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry's Sidney Rindler allowed just four walks over five innings in pitching a no-hitter against Fort Recovery on Thursday in Midwest Athletic Conference softball action as the Redskins rolled to a 14-0 victory.
The United Midwest Promoters (UMP) DirtCar Modifieds will headline Saturday night's racing card at Eldora Speedway.
While the familiar #20 that has won races at the famed track over the past 10 years will appear to be the same, much has changed on the car that is co-owned by St. Henry's Bill Dues.