Saturday, September 1st, 2012
By Christine Henderson
Jobs are on the upswing as Labor Day nears, but construction and other business developments remain on hold.
"Lots of companies are under the radar, quietly adding jobs," said Jared Ebbing, Mercer County community and economic development director.
Mercer County has added 600 jobs in the last year and a half, he said. Gains have been five at one firm, 10 at another and so on. [More]
By Randy Bruns
WEST JEFFERSON - The Marion Local Flyers survived a madcap shootout on Friday night thanks to an explosive offensive that made up for a porous defense.
Marion traveled nearly 100 miles to Madison County to take on the West Jefferson Roughriders, and the large crowd that followed the Blue and Gold saw plenty of offense and went home happy after a thrilling 44-37 victory. [More]
Obituaries on September 1st, 2012
Betty Fisher, 84, St. Marys, died at 3:50 p.m. Aug. 30, 2012, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Robert E. Hunter, 89, St. Marys, died at 3:50 p.m. Aug. 30, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Former St. Marys resident Patricia A. Kemp, 79, of DeTour Village, Mich., died Aug. 24, 2012, at Cedar Cove in Cedarville, Mich. [More]
Stanley A. Meihaus Jr., 73, formerly of Coldwater, died Aug. 30, 2012, at his residence in Hollidaysburg, Pa. [More]
Marcella E. "Sally" Pleiman, 85, McCartyville, died at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. [More]
Dennis F. Lammers, 72, New Knoxville, died at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 31, 2012, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on September 1st, 2012
Subscriber stories on September 1st, 2012
Grand Lake area companies are looking for employees but only in certain fields.
An upswing in job openings has been going on for at least 18 months
No human or animal injuries reported
FORT RECOVERY - A large barn south of the village was destroyed by fire Friday night as firefighters worked to keep the blaze from spreading to other structures.
MARIA STEIN - A large banner at Maria Stein Grain acknowledges the support of area booster organizations in the Marion Local school district.
Presi
OTTAWA - It was a tale of two halves Friday night at Titan Stadium as home-standing Ottawa-Glandorf blasted out to a three touchdown lead in the first 23 minutes of the game against Celina.
COLDWATER - Taking advantage of having the numbers in players on the roster, Coldwater poured it on against Hicksville en route to completing the non
ST. HENRY - With the Midwest Athletic Conference beehive approaching the following week, local teams squared off last evening against their final non-league opponents with hopes of kicking off the conference slate on a high note next Friday night.
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats looked like a team in a hurry against the Lehman Cavaliers.
Nate Moore's squad set two school records on their fi
Friday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A week after shattering the school record for rushing yards in a game, Fort Recovery's Mason Evers topped himself, providing the offense and defense needed for the Indians to go to 2-0 with a 30-27 win over Waynesfield-Goshen on Friday night at Barrenbrugge Park.
WBL Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grant Sherman caught fire against St. Marys, throwing for seven touchdown passes in the first half as Kenton scored