Monday, October 15th, 2012
Obituaries on October 15th, 2012
Paul P. Kimmel, 93, formerly of Mercer County, died Oct. 13, 2012, at National Church Residence, Dublin. [More]
Tracie Jo Oleyar, 38, formerly of St. Marys, died at her home in Naples, Fla. [More]
Carl Snethkamp, 96, of North Port, Fla., and formerly of St. Marys, died Oct. 1 [More]
Stories on October 15th, 2012
First Donut Dash a sweet success
CELINA - For some, nothing starts a fall morning like a fresh donut from the local bakery. For others, a brisk run might do the trick.
Roughly 400 did both - at the same time - on Saturday. [More]
State undecided about future treatment for algae in Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE - A local official disagrees with a state consultant's assertion that this year's alum treatment on Grand Lake to stop toxic blue-green algae blooms didn't work.
Grand Lake area
CELINA -  The second casino tax revenue check due in the county's coffers later this month is $71,150 - double the $35,647 netted in late July. Each Ohio county nets quarterly casino tax payments.
CELINA - Four Mercer County political organizations joined forces Sunday afternoon to host Rally in the Park, a venue for conservative politicians, spiritual leaders and other speakers to address the public at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. An estimated 250-300 people attended.
Coldwater's Kelsey Koesters finished the Division II girls state golf tournament with All-Ohio honors after moving into the top 10 on the second day of competition on Ohio State University's Gray Course.
Western Buckeye League Cross Country Meet
OTTAWA - Defiance's Abel Flores dominated Saturday's Western Buckeye League boys cross country race and helped the Bulldogs edge Van Wert for the league championship.
Local pictures on October 15th, 2012