Wednesday, December 26th, 2012
State agents, OSP to probe injury, fatal accidents linked to alcohol, drugs
By Shelley Grieshop
Nearly 100 state agents will team up with the Ohio State Highway Patrol beginning in January to investigate all serious injury or fatal accidents linked to alcohol or drugs.
The trace-back program will utilize the Ohio Investigative Unit (liquor control agents) to help officers across the state nab those who continue to serve alcohol to impaired patrons, provide alcohol to minors and host underage alcohol parties. [More]
Obituaries on December 26th, 2012
Scott H. Barhorst, 37, Madisonville, Tenn., and formerly of St. Marys, died Dec. 23, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. [More]
Michele L. Barhorst, 31, Madisonville, Tenn., and formerly of Celina, died at 2:30 a.m. Dec. 23, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. [More]
Urban J. Diller, 81, St. Anthony, died Dec. 22, 2012, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
James A. Champ, 75, Fort Recovery, died Dec. 24, 2012, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
MaryJane Liming, 85, St. Marys, died at 2:23 a.m. Dec. 21, 2012, at The Gardens of Celina. [More]
Viola Roettger, 98, formerly of Kettlersville, died 8:25 p.m. Dec. 24, 2012, at [More]
Rodney C. Lauth, 41, Decatur, Ind., formerly of Mendon, died Dec. 24, 2012, at [More]
Local pictures on December 26th, 2012
Subscriber stories on December 26th, 2012
A winter storm packing heavy snow and brisk winds moved into the area this morning, complicating travel for post-holiday shoppers and others.
Local weather forecaster Dennis Howick predicts 4 to 8 inches of snow will be on the ground by Thursday.
FORT RECOVERY - Two local men have invented something that should make the lives of those who work in high-rise chicken houses easier and safer.
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COLDWATER - A month after winning their third football state championship, the Coldwater Cavaliers are still collecting honors.
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FORT RECOVERY - A new facility in the new year is the goal for Fort Recovery's athletic boosters association planning a new Student Activity Center for 2013.