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Gusty winds from 35 to 45 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items. The winds will combine with dry conditions to result in an increased fire danger this afternoon. Outdoor burning is not recommended as any fire could grow out of control under these conditions.
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Gusty winds from 35 to 40 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items.
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Friday, October 5th, 2012
By William Kincaid
Mercer County Democrats have recommended that Celina City Councilman Bill Sell fill the board of election seat recently vacated by Mark Uhlenhake.
At a party meeting this week, members of the combined central and executive committee voted for Sell to fill one of their two seats on the board, secretary Betty Cook told the newspaper. Former Mercer County Auditor Mark Giesige of Celina holds the other seat. [More]
By Ryan Hines
ST. HENRY - The high school volleyball postseason doesn't begin for another 11 days, but Redskin Gymnasium had a tournament atmosphere on Thursday night when rivals Coldwater and St. Henry faced off in a Midwest Athletic Conference matchup.
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Obituaries on October 5th, 2012
Clara Adams, 98, Celina, died Oct. 4, 2012, at her residence.
W.H. Dick & Son [More]
Brenda K. Fischer, 59, St. Marys, died Oct. 1, 2012, at her residence.
Miller [More]
Mary Agnes Glass, 92, formerly of Wapakoneta, died Sept. 24, 2012, in Clearwater, Fla. [More]
Lester A. Heyne, 84, Coldwater, died Sept. 30, 2012, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Margaret Jean "Peg" Hodge, 77, Rockford, died at 12:57 p.m. Oct. 2, 2012, at her home. [More]
Evelyn B. Shellabarger, 86, Celina, died at 11:08 p.m. Oct. 3, 2012, at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
Gertrude E. Ripploh, 90, Minster, died at 8:10 p.m. Oct. 3, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. [More]
Local pictures on October 5th, 2012
Subscriber stories on October 5th, 2012
Planting winter cover crops is a growing trend in Mercer County, but the amount in the Grand Lake Watershed hasn't increased much since farmers began planting them in 2009.
A 45-year-old Celina man has been charged with rape after a concerned relative of the teenage victim contacted authorities.
Dale Keith Weyant, 801
A 37-year-old Auglaize County man faces three counts of misdemeanor theft after he allegedly took laptop computers from a Celina department store.
David D. Weaver, 16764 County Road 116A, is scheduled to appear Monday in Celina Municipal Court.
Mercer County
CELINA - The sheriff's office is upgrading software to improve scheduling, payroll and its concealed and carry program.
Mercer County Commissioners
Auglaize County
WAPAKONETA - Mercer and Auglaize county commissioners met in joint session Thursday to set new rules and regulations for the Sandy Beach Sewer District.
ST. MARYS - Harry and Joan McPheron of St. Marys have been taking short-term mission trips the past 13 years, with a large portion of that time spent with the gypsy population in Eastern Europe, Ukraine and Hungary.
Lions Invitational
COLDWATER - The annual Lions Invitational gave local cross country teams one last tuneup prior to conference and postseason meets on Thursday at Community Park and Cavalier Stadium in Coldwater.
MINSTER - Though they were completing a grueling stretch of volleyball, the Marion Local Flyers put on a tour de force on Thursday night to stay in control of the Midwest Athletic Conference title race.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The boys golf season ended for local players on Thursday as no teams or individuals made it out of either the Division II or Division III district tournaments.