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Thursday, October 18th, 2012
Obituaries on October 18th, 2012
Ruth A. Byers, 91, Celina, died at 1:40 p.m. Oct. 17, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Geneva M. Kerber, 92, formerly of Minster, died at 10 a.m. Oct. 17, 2012, in Findlay. [More]
Stories on October 18th, 2012
Grand Lake area
Results for local school districts were mostly sterling on the state report cards released Wednesday by the Ohio Department of Education.
All but o [More]
No cases of the rare fungal meningitis sweeping the country have been reported locally, and it appears the tainted steroid causing illnesses and deaths wasn't distributed here. [More]
Mercer County revenue expected to increase this year
Sales tax revenue is up 5.6 percent over last year in Mercer County and likely will set a new record high by year's end.
Consumer spending in Mercer County bumped sales tax revenue to $3,615,087 since January - an increase of $192,000 over last year at this time, auditor Randy Grapner said.
St. Marys
ST. MARYS - The school district faces a $734,489 deficit by June 30, 2014, unless cuts are made or a levy is passed.
Treasurer Tom Sommer presented
Two accomplices in a February home invasion near Mendon pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting a robbery during Wednesday morning appearances in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Safety issues, noise among concerns discussed at meeting
ST. MARYS - A handful of residents at a zoning meeting Wednesday complained a proposed new Circle K gas station and convenience store on Spruce Street would lead to safety issues, noise and bright lights.
ROCKFORD - Rockford Police continue to investigate an alleged assault that occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday along a walkway at Parkway Local Schools.
CELINA - Celina High School choirs have a busy season ahead, which kicked off Tuesday with a visit from a university chorus.
The Ohio Northern Univ
CINCINNATI - Rising rock outfit Band of Horses unleashed its unique style of amped-up Americana music to a largely collegiate crowd last week at Boga
MINSTER - Local author Richard Stein has published his 10th children's book after a 3 1/2-year hiatus.
"Anthony Ant: Seeking Santa" tells the story [More]
Division IV Sectional Volleyball at Coldwater
COLDWATER - St. Henry and New Knoxville will face off for a Division IV sectional volleyball title on Saturday evening after the Redskins and Rangers earned victories during semifinal action on Thursday at The Palace.
Division II Sectional Volleyball at Lima Senior
LIMA - Wednesday's Division II sectional semifinal volleyball matchup at Lima Senior High School was all about revenge for Celina.
The Bulldogs wer [More]
All-Midwest Athletic Conference Volleyball
Compiled by Ryan Hines
The Marion Local volleyball team finished the Midwest Athletic Conference portion of their schedule with a perfect 9-0 mark as the Flyers won the league title for the third time in the last four years.
CELINA - The high school football postseason may not officially begin for a couple of more weeks, but Celina is taking a playoff mentality to the field on Friday night.
Midwest Athletic Conference Game of the Week
With two games remaining in the regular season, Minster is still trying to secure a third straight playoff appearance.
After a brief hiccup in the
Last Week's Impact Players:
Offense
Mason Evers, QB,
Fort Recovery
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21 carries for 132 yards vs. Minster. Broke the school record for rushing yards in a season.
Local pictures on October 18th, 2012